Hong Kong’s Muku Shuttr Fully Funded on Kickstarter in Just One Week

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The common problem of trying to capture a beautiful selfie within the limits of your arm length is no longer an issue. Muku Labs created a revolutionary product that ultimately transforms the capabilities of your smartphone camera.

Introducing Muku Shuttr, a remote shutter release for iPhone, iPad and a few Android devices. With a failed past of raising funds on Indiegogo, Muku Shuttr has recently reached its funding goal on Kickstarter.com, guaranteeing the first shipment of their device – thanks in part to the support of the Hong Kong startup community offering Muku contacts to media sites to help get the word out!

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Janice Chaka Shares Top Three Tips When Hiring For Startups

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Tremendous pressure is placed on the shoulders of entrepreneurs when they choose to begin a startup. Financial issues and public exposure can become prominent concerns because without them, the startup will most likely fail. But another important aspect that seems to fall to the wayside is: who will I hire? Entrepreneurs have various background histories, but more often than not, lack human resourcing skills that can aid in picking the perfect people for the team. Friends and quick acquaintances tend to fill these blanks, sometimes falling short of expectancy.

Janice Chaka, founder of JC Global Services and a voracious traveler, understands the time crunch entrepreneurs undergo when trying to rally together the right components for their team. With nine years of HR experience under her belt, Chaka started her own virtual company, one that offers consulting services and support for business owners and professionals alike.

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Farewell Party for Startups Unplugged Founder Paul Orlando Tonight at The Good Lab

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Paul Orlando, one of Hong Kong’s connectors and mentors (creator of WeAreHKTech.com) is leaving the city for a new adventure in the US with his lovely new bride. The send off party is tonight at The Good Lab in Cheung Sha Wan – come and say good-bye and meet the HK startups that he helped from 8-10pm – details here.

We thank Paul for coming to Hong Kong and being a catalyst for new startups – his time here has really helped fuel the scene and mentor up-and-coming entrepreneurs. It will take some big shoes to fill in for him when he’s gone – but like we always say “you’ll be back!”

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(Photo by Vaughn Hew)