A special collaboration to bring the best of TIA School to first-time founders based in Malaysia
World-class curriculum
Interactive learning modules to guide students through core startup concepts
Founders community
Access to MYStartup and TIA School to stay connected with peers and advisors
Southeast Asian lens
Regional context, content, and connections to help you build and scale
Extensive network
Leverage Tech in Asia's relationships with Southeast Asia’s best founders, investors, and tech leaders
Curated for Malaysia
Practical tips, tricks, and advice for building a startup in Malaysia
Meet your lecturers
Learn from the leading founders and investors in Southeast Asia
Joel Neoh
Founder of Fave, ex-Groupon
Hsu Ken Ooi
Co-Founder, Iterative
Yiping Goh
Co-founder, MatarahiMall.com
Eric Cheng
Co-founder & CEO, Carsome
Past Student Testimonials
"The TIA school broadened my horizons across SEA, and introduced some great people with a host of valuable skills, experience, and contacts for me to learn from and engage with."
MICHAEL D'AMBROSIO, CO-FOUNDER FANFIRST
"Learnt the fundamental process on how to build and grow a startup - a method to the madness!"
ASPIRING FOUNDERS, SPRING 2022 ALUM
"A well-structured program with plenty of detail to get you up and running, and enough opportunities with great people to dig a little deeper on your own specific ideas..."
ASPIRING FOUNDERS, SPRING 2022 ALUM
The Curriculum
In 9 weeks, learn fundamental startup concepts and work on your own ideas from ideation to pitch.
Classes and office hours will alternate. In-person classes are held at Sunway Putra Mall from 7-9:30 pm.
Week 1: Orientation & The Big Idea October 12 - In person
Meet the cohort! And learn how to validate your big idea, learn the basics of starting a startup, and sense check the reality of a founder’s life. Lecturer: Joel Neoh, Co-founder & ex-CEO, Fave
Week 2: Office hours Virtual
Our team answers all your questions and connects you to the rest of the Founders Community
Week 3: The Product & Growth Curve October 25 - In person
How to understand user needs, develop an MVP, and launch quickly and effectively. Lecturer: Willis Wee, Founder & CEO, Tech in Asia
Week 4: Office hours Virtual
Our team answers all your questions and connects you to the rest of the Founders Community
Week 5: The Founding Team & Finances November 8 - In person
How to build a strong founding team, manage co-founder relationships, and take care of mental health and wellness. Lecturer: Jes Min Lua, Co-Founder & CEO, Recommend Group
Week 6: Office hours Virtual
Our team answers all your questions and connects you to the rest of the Founders Community
Week 7: The Investment Process & Pitch November 22 - In person
How to find funding, understand the VC world, and read standard early-stage contracts while perfecting your pitch to be launch ready. Lecturer: Wilson Beh, Co-founder, PolicyStreet
Week 8: Office hours Virtual
Our team answers all your questions and connects you to the rest of the Founders Community
Week 9: Graduation December 6 - In person
Final pitch day of your startup idea in front of the rest of the TIA School community.
FAQs
Learn more about who this program is for, what you can expect, and more!
Apply today!
The program is free for all founders based in Malaysia and with the intent to found a company in Malaysia.
We will require a deposit of 200 MYR, which will be refunded upon completion of the program.