Ardent capital and_thailand_investments_2014-01-15_v3Shaen PD
This presentation discusses investment opportunities in Thailand. It notes that Southeast Asia has a large population that is growing rapidly, with internet penetration also exploding. Despite political instability in Thailand, the economy has continued growing. Bangkok in particular has large social media and ecommerce markets. The presentation outlines the growth of smartphone usage and online retail in Thailand and Southeast Asia. It argues that Thailand provides a good environment for startups and investment due to its large market size, economic growth, and educated workforce. Specific investment opportunities mentioned include ecommerce enablement platforms like aCommerce.
The document provides an overview of Vietnam's legal framework for e-commerce. It discusses key laws and decrees governing e-commerce, including the Law on Electronic Transactions, Law on Information Technology, and Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP on E-commerce. It also introduces Circular No. 12/2013/TT-BCT, which provides guidance on procedures for notification, registration, and publication of information related to e-commerce websites. The legal framework aims to regulate e-commerce activities, contracts, management of e-commerce websites, protection of personal information, and dispute resolution for e-commerce in Vietnam.
Ardent capital and_thailand_investments_2014-01-15_v3Shaen PD
This presentation discusses investment opportunities in Thailand. It notes that Southeast Asia has a large population that is growing rapidly, with internet penetration also exploding. Despite political instability in Thailand, the economy has continued growing. Bangkok in particular has large social media and ecommerce markets. The presentation outlines the growth of smartphone usage and online retail in Thailand and Southeast Asia. It argues that Thailand provides a good environment for startups and investment due to its large market size, economic growth, and educated workforce. Specific investment opportunities mentioned include ecommerce enablement platforms like aCommerce.
The document provides an overview of Vietnam's legal framework for e-commerce. It discusses key laws and decrees governing e-commerce, including the Law on Electronic Transactions, Law on Information Technology, and Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP on E-commerce. It also introduces Circular No. 12/2013/TT-BCT, which provides guidance on procedures for notification, registration, and publication of information related to e-commerce websites. The legal framework aims to regulate e-commerce activities, contracts, management of e-commerce websites, protection of personal information, and dispute resolution for e-commerce in Vietnam.
The document discusses trends in learning management systems (LMS). It covers the evolution from on-premise models like BTF to cloud-based SaaS models. It also mentions the rise of open source LMS projects and e-learning standards. Another trend is a focus on user experience and mobile access. Social learning through communities and networks is also discussed as a growing trend in LMS.
This document discusses various skills for managing and delivering presentations in PowerPoint 2010, including deleting and reordering slides, copying and pasting slides, defining custom slide shows, adding hyperlinks and comments, rehearsing timings, starting slide shows, using presentation tools like pens and highlighters, customizing print handouts, and adjusting print settings. Skills cover tasks like hiding slides, using the Office Clipboard, and printing presentations, handouts, and notes.
PTG Energy Public Company Limited held an Opportunity Day presentation to review their business performance and targets. Some key points included:
- They have over 300 fuel trucks and more than 1.85 million loyalty program members. Sales and number of fuel stations have grown steadily in recent years.
- Financial performance is improving with increased revenue, EBITDA, and margins. EBITDA grew 24% and net profit grew 36% in the first half of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.
- Business expansion plans include two new rest areas and a new fuel storage tank farm to improve logistics. Their target for 2014 is to have 1,000 fuel stations and grow revenue 20% by adding more loyalty members
Go pro q2_2014_earnings_results_summary_slidesShaen PD
- GoPro reported revenue of $244.6 million for Q2 2014, up 38% from Q2 2013. Gross margin expanded 990 basis points to 42.2% year-over-year.
- Non-GAAP net income was $11.8 million for Q2 2014, up from a net loss of $3.2 million in Q2 2013.
- Units shipped increased 20.2% year-over-year to 854,000 in Q2 2014.
EdTech professionals will be challenged to become a change agent within their profession by implementing education and social media marketing tools within their daily practice. The presentation will focus on teaching and learning in the digital age and the importance of social media leadership as a communication device for educators with students, parents, and the community.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Presentation delivery is often the most important yet the least tended to leg of the Presentation Ecosystem (Duarte 2008). In this presentation, I share with you my tips for presentation delivery success: REAL (Readiness, Engagement, Authenticity, and Lasting Impression). Note: This deck blends the delivery ideas of Nancy Duarte and Garr Reynolds.
"Storytelling for Presentations" was a short lesson I developed for my online Professional Communication and Presentation course. How do you teach storytelling in your presentation class?
Lady Gaga has had immense success in her career through savvy marketing and connecting with fans. The document outlines 10 ways Lady Gaga has been a marketing genius, such as leveraging social media to engage with fans directly, giving fans a symbol to connect over, producing high quality music, and having a clear purpose and message in all her work. Overall, the key to her approach is being fearless in engaging authentically with fans and standing out from other artists.
The document provides career advice for developing an entrepreneurial mindset. It discusses developing a competitive advantage by differentiating yourself, planning for adaptation and change, leveraging your network, pursuing breakout opportunities, and taking intelligent risks. The authors recommend thinking of yourself as the CEO of your own career, having a growth mindset, investing in yourself continuously, and viewing every job as an opportunity to interact with people and build relationships.
Do you get nervous speaking in public? Learn how to mitigate your fear, from Lecturer Matt Abrahams.
Read "Tips and Techniques for More Confident and Compelling Presentations": stanford.io/Speaking
Introduction to Slide Design: 7 Rules for Creating Effective SlidesAlex Rister
The 7 rules for creating effective slides include 1) slides are not documents; 2) picture superiority effect; 3) slides should be simple; 4) slides must have unity; 5) display data clearly; 6) use multimedia wisely; 7) don't forget your audience. To learn more about each rule, please visit http://alexrister1.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/7-rules-for-creating-effective-slides/
Your presentation title is responsible for drawing attention from potential audiences. If your presentation title slide meets these 5 criteria, you can rest assured that the first impression of your deck will be received well by event participants.
This list is more or less a curation of tips I've surfaced from my reading or research and from what I've observed from being around some incredible investors and successful entrepreneurs. Note, this advice is geared towards ideation through product-market fit level startups, but the life tips are universally applicable I would say.
When possible, I tried to make the tip "actionable", which I define as something that's able to be done;
or an action having practical value.
So, in no particular order, I give you the Startup and Life Tips for Entrepreneurs: a Journal of Thoughts...
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses trends in learning management systems (LMS). It covers the evolution from on-premise models like BTF to cloud-based SaaS models. It also mentions the rise of open source LMS projects and e-learning standards. Another trend is a focus on user experience and mobile access. Social learning through communities and networks is also discussed as a growing trend in LMS.
This document discusses various skills for managing and delivering presentations in PowerPoint 2010, including deleting and reordering slides, copying and pasting slides, defining custom slide shows, adding hyperlinks and comments, rehearsing timings, starting slide shows, using presentation tools like pens and highlighters, customizing print handouts, and adjusting print settings. Skills cover tasks like hiding slides, using the Office Clipboard, and printing presentations, handouts, and notes.
PTG Energy Public Company Limited held an Opportunity Day presentation to review their business performance and targets. Some key points included:
- They have over 300 fuel trucks and more than 1.85 million loyalty program members. Sales and number of fuel stations have grown steadily in recent years.
- Financial performance is improving with increased revenue, EBITDA, and margins. EBITDA grew 24% and net profit grew 36% in the first half of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.
- Business expansion plans include two new rest areas and a new fuel storage tank farm to improve logistics. Their target for 2014 is to have 1,000 fuel stations and grow revenue 20% by adding more loyalty members
Go pro q2_2014_earnings_results_summary_slidesShaen PD
- GoPro reported revenue of $244.6 million for Q2 2014, up 38% from Q2 2013. Gross margin expanded 990 basis points to 42.2% year-over-year.
- Non-GAAP net income was $11.8 million for Q2 2014, up from a net loss of $3.2 million in Q2 2013.
- Units shipped increased 20.2% year-over-year to 854,000 in Q2 2014.
EdTech professionals will be challenged to become a change agent within their profession by implementing education and social media marketing tools within their daily practice. The presentation will focus on teaching and learning in the digital age and the importance of social media leadership as a communication device for educators with students, parents, and the community.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Presentation delivery is often the most important yet the least tended to leg of the Presentation Ecosystem (Duarte 2008). In this presentation, I share with you my tips for presentation delivery success: REAL (Readiness, Engagement, Authenticity, and Lasting Impression). Note: This deck blends the delivery ideas of Nancy Duarte and Garr Reynolds.
"Storytelling for Presentations" was a short lesson I developed for my online Professional Communication and Presentation course. How do you teach storytelling in your presentation class?
Lady Gaga has had immense success in her career through savvy marketing and connecting with fans. The document outlines 10 ways Lady Gaga has been a marketing genius, such as leveraging social media to engage with fans directly, giving fans a symbol to connect over, producing high quality music, and having a clear purpose and message in all her work. Overall, the key to her approach is being fearless in engaging authentically with fans and standing out from other artists.
The document provides career advice for developing an entrepreneurial mindset. It discusses developing a competitive advantage by differentiating yourself, planning for adaptation and change, leveraging your network, pursuing breakout opportunities, and taking intelligent risks. The authors recommend thinking of yourself as the CEO of your own career, having a growth mindset, investing in yourself continuously, and viewing every job as an opportunity to interact with people and build relationships.
Do you get nervous speaking in public? Learn how to mitigate your fear, from Lecturer Matt Abrahams.
Read "Tips and Techniques for More Confident and Compelling Presentations": stanford.io/Speaking
Introduction to Slide Design: 7 Rules for Creating Effective SlidesAlex Rister
The 7 rules for creating effective slides include 1) slides are not documents; 2) picture superiority effect; 3) slides should be simple; 4) slides must have unity; 5) display data clearly; 6) use multimedia wisely; 7) don't forget your audience. To learn more about each rule, please visit http://alexrister1.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/7-rules-for-creating-effective-slides/
Your presentation title is responsible for drawing attention from potential audiences. If your presentation title slide meets these 5 criteria, you can rest assured that the first impression of your deck will be received well by event participants.
This list is more or less a curation of tips I've surfaced from my reading or research and from what I've observed from being around some incredible investors and successful entrepreneurs. Note, this advice is geared towards ideation through product-market fit level startups, but the life tips are universally applicable I would say.
When possible, I tried to make the tip "actionable", which I define as something that's able to be done;
or an action having practical value.
So, in no particular order, I give you the Startup and Life Tips for Entrepreneurs: a Journal of Thoughts...
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.