A LET T ER FROM OUR C EO
Relena Sei
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he challenges and obstacles brought about by the pandemic have made these a few very memorable months. I’m proud of how much the team has achieved in these tough times with their zeal and determination. One of our major accomplishments was the successful completion of the virtual Lifestyle Tech Conference, as part of InvestHK’s StartmeupHK Festival 2020. We have three new initiatives that we are passionate about, and are excited to finally be able to share them with you. Jumpstart has teamed up with azalvo to create a one-of-a-kind community that supports startups with the space and resources they need to land and grow their business. We have also launched Jumpstart Academy, with classes that provide aspiring entrepreneurs with practical insights and important skills. Finally, we are launching Jumpstart Edge, an ecommerce platform
that features cutting-edge products and services created by startups and for startups. The platform will give early adopters access to groundbreaking technologies and services put forth by disruptors in Hong Kong and across Asia. I am proud that, in spite of these difficult times, we are continuing to push forward our corporate social responsibility initiatives. For three years, we hosted Jumpstart Kids–a summer camp that teaches kids about entrepreneurship, with proceeds going to charities and scholarships for children across Hong Kong. Due to the third wave of COVID-19 in the city, we had to cancel this year’s program, but have taken up a new initiative in its place. With our partners Family Mask and the MXA Group, we will be hosting a virtual program, “Jumpstart Kids–Young SDG Leaders,” where children will learn about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and be able to donate masks to those in need. With the uncertainty of the pandemic looming over us, we are ensuring that we are well-prepared to tackle whatever changes the next few months bring. We will continue to work tirelessly to help strengthen the global startup ecosystem from Hong Kong, and thank our readers for their ongoing support.
E DITOR’ S NOT E
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ost of 2020 has come and gone, and the world is still coming to terms with the most consequential health and economic crisis of the past century. While we’re all facing personal struggles during this time, it’s important to acknowledge the frontline essential services staff who are helping to get us through at great risk to themselves. With the help of our contributors, we’re trying to do our part to uncover what this pandemic means for the startup and innovation space with the ‘Lockdown’ issue We also look to individuals like our cover star, Manny Pacquiao, who is working tirelessly to address the crisis in his country as a politician and philanthropist, inspiring countless others to step up and face adversity with the same fortitude. As always, thank you for reading. Be kind, and stay strong. We’re in this together. –MC Have thoughts about this issue? Email us at [editors@jumpstartmag.com] Letters to the editor may be edited for length and clarity.
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