VC Series : Survive. Adapt. Thrive. – The Camel Startup Blueprint

SESSION DESCRIPTION

In today’s volatile global economy, where funding is tightening and early-stage ventures face mounting pressure, resilience is no longer optional—it’s essential. For researchers, innovation-led startups, and small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) striving to bring new technologies to market, the need to build sustainable, adaptable businesses has never been more urgent.

The “camel startup” model offers a pragmatic and timely blueprint—prioritizing durability, resource efficiency, and long-term viability over unsustainable hypergrowth. It’s a strategic approach for those committed to transforming innovation into lasting impact.

Join us for an in-depth session focused on equipping innovation-driven teams with actionable strategies for building operational strength, optimizing limited resources, and staying agile in the face of adversity. Whether you're launching a new venture or scaling an existing one, this webinar delivers the insights you need to establish a resilient foundation for growth.

This session is part of a broader innovation support pathway designed to accelerate your journey from research and development to real-world impact. The knowledge and tools shared here will prepare you for deeper engagement in forthcoming workshops and bootcamps—ultimately guiding your venture toward successful market entry and long-term success in 2025 and beyond.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Learn how to build a strong and adaptable business foundation that can withstand economic shifts, market uncertainty, and limited resources—enabling researchers, spin-offs, and SMEs to move confidently from idea to impact.
• Discover practical strategies to stay agile and responsive in the face of external challenges, empowering researchers, start-ups, and SMEs to pivot effectively, protect their innovation’s value, and stay on track toward successful commercialization.

COURSE BREAKDOWN

• 75 minutes presentation
• 15 minutes Q&A

WHY JOIN US?

“Very helpful and informative. Innovative platform. I learned many things that I may not have discovered on my own based on the limitations of my time and knowledge. So, attending the MRANTI talks has opened up my mind to new knowledge and insights. I am so grateful to the MRANTI platform.”

“Thank you for the useful information, tools & resources shared during the session” - Chang Seng

“Great sessions to enhance our knowledge to improve what we don’t know” - Chan

“I like the tools that’s provided, I see that it will be useful” - Nora

SPEAKER

Umar Munshi

Founder, Ethis Group & Managing Partner, HASAN.VC

Umar Munshi, a Singaporean, is the Founder of Ethis Group and Managing Partner at HASAN.VC. An entrepreneur since the age of 18, Umar is recognised as a leader in ethical investment, fintech, and halal Startups.

Founded in 2014 with Ronald Wijaya, Ethis is a venture builder that has launched and grown ethical and halal investment platforms, apps and licensed fintech firms in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Turkiye and Oman under the Ethis, HASAN.VC, and GlobalSadaqah brands. Ethis matches investors and funders to SMEs and startups that are sustainable and impactful. HASAN.VC is a VC fund licensed in Malaysia and an accelerator firm in Singapore backed by a global community of angel investors and founders.

Umar received the Emerging Leader Prize in conjunction with The Royal Award for Islamic Finance 2022 by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission Malaysia. Ethis received multiple awards, including the Islamic Economy Award for SME Development from HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum in 2016.

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