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Startup stories, decoded for builders.
Deep dives into how startups were really built — the insight, the timeline, the founders, and the lessons you can steal.

Vol. 06Food supply chain
How did TreeDots turn unwanted foodinto a supply chain?
One buyer’s waste is another buyer’s inventory.
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Vol. 05Marketplaces
How did Carousell make anyone a sellerin 30 seconds?
Snap. List. Sell.
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Vol. 04Logistics
How did Ninja Van scale one van into aSoutheast Asian logistics network?
Software meets the last mile.
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Vol. 03E-commerce
How did Castlery turn furniture into aUS$100m+ business?
Cut the middleman. Own the experience.
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Vol. 02Consumer D2C
How did Stryv turn a hairdryerinto a regional self-care brand?
It started with one personal-care product, then used creator-led demand, direct sales, and physical retail to make affordable luxury feel local.
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Vol. 01
How did ShopBack grow froma 6-person startup to 20 million shoppers?
From a Singapore startup founded by former e-commerce operators to a global shopping-rewards platform
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