Startup: The Real Story

Documentary on True Far East Entrepreneurial Grit

Over the years Malaysia as a country has invested millions into promoting tech startups, in an attempt to replicate Silicon Valley in the West. This documentary looks at a 10year journey of e-Sentral, an e-book tech company that began as a startup, and its journey going through the different phases of growth. The film interviews startup industry players in Malaysia; leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs sharing their perspectives and experiences on how it actually is, and not as how it has been typically portrayed. A must watch if you like the tech space as the film portrays a genuine feel for perseverance and grit.

Cast

Mahathir Mohamad

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Maszlee Malik

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Faiz Al-Shahab

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Eliza Noordin

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Norman Abdul Halim

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Azman Hood

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Ganesh Kumar

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Warren Leow

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Helena Gustafsson

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James Bryant

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Irfan Al-Shahab

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