Field Notes

First-hand observations from Singapore's AI ecosystem. Founders, deals, and the real dynamics of going global.

AI Egg Trader Founder Story

How an AI Company Became Singapore's 6th Largest Egg Trader

A 5-person team used AI-powered supply chain optimization and WhatsApp ordering to capture nearly 2,000 restaurants in a year. Now they're expanding into cooking oil — and strategic investors are lining up.

Singapore EDB Guide Policy & Ops

What Singapore's EDB Actually Tells AI Founders About Setting Up Here

I brought a near-$100M ARR founder to meet EDB. Here's what they said about EP applications, tax incentives, team diversity requirements, and the real order of operations.

Pic Copilot AI Founder Story

What Alibaba's Pic Copilot Taught Me About AI Going Global

After serving 1M+ merchants inside Alibaba's ecosystem, this AI e-commerce tool is racing to go international. Their take on knowledge bases as the real moat was the sharpest insight I've heard this year.

AI Maritime Shipping Industry Deep Dive

AI Shipping Broker: Why Maritime Needs AI Agents, Not Platforms

Maritime freight isn't Uber for ships. With voyages worth millions and dozens of variables per route, the industry needs AI brokers — not matching platforms. Here's why Singapore is the perfect launchpad.

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