CoCoon’s Pitch Night Finals is This Thursday August 29

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What has been building up for the past few month’s is Hong Kong Co-Workspace CoCoon‘s Pitch Nights – and it comes to a head this Thursday with the 6 finalists all coming together for the final fight up that results in cash prizes!

The 6 battling it out on the CoCoon stage are:

1. HotelQuickly 
An app to find and book last minute hotel in good deals

2. TaxiWise
An app to book a taxi or schedule a pickup, provides better taxi service and experiences to all taxi riders

3. Origin Tracker
A unique encrypted QR code which will be labeled on original goods and can be tracked from distribution to the end user using personal mobile.

4. Easy Pack
Helps e-shoppers to get 24/7 access to parcel by using the terminal lockers

5. Shopline
The social marketplace for individuals and small businesses of HK to easily buy and sell their goods.

6. Loc8Food
An app gives you a Unique Dining Experience and exclusive discount

Register here for tickets.

TiE Hong Kong Investors’ Forum is Happening on September 12th – Register Now

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On September 12th (Thursday) 9.15-5.30, TiE HK will be holding a one-day conference at Hong Kong Jockey Club for investors and entrepreneurs who are interested in early stage funding.

Investing in start-up and high growth companies successfully can result in a very high returns on investment. Its perceived high risk nature has meant that many investors have steered clear of this space. At this very first TiE Hong Kong early stage investment event, speakers and panellists will be sharing some of the secrets on reducing the risks, enhancing the return of investing in the many bright ideas and the way of growing businesses in Hong Kong.

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Introduction to Usability Testing for Startups on Sept 2

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Have you asked the following kinds of questions?

  • My team is working on an app prototype, but we are not confident that the app would meet our customers’ needs or suit their behaviors. What can we do?
  • Many customers don’t stay long on our website.Why? Is it because people can’t find what they want? is it because we don’t have the right contents? There can be many possibilities. Without knowing why, how can we improve our website?

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