Insights

Turning a conference theme into business strategy
A conference theme can be more than a phrase printed on a programme. At the 2019 BYU Management Society Asia Pacific Conference in Mongolia, “Believe &…
Turning Conference Conversations Into Co-Founder Matches
A conference can compress months of networking into a few focused days. At the BYU Management Society Asia Pacific Conference in Mongolia, the combination of…
Build A Conference-Ready Startup Budget
A strong business idea needs more than enthusiasm and a polished pitch. Before travelling to the 2019 BYU Management Society Asia Pacific Conference in…
Build a compelling visual presentation for an international panel
Presenting to an international panel requires more than attractive slides. Your audience may include investors, business leaders, academics and community…
Turning Event Conversations Into Lasting Business Relationships
A conference badge scan or exchanged business card is only the beginning of a commercial relationship. The real value appears after the event, when a promising…
Documenting Your Journey From Competition to Launch
A business plan competition can give an early idea structure, useful feedback and a valuable introduction to potential partners. The real advantage comes…
Building Investor Relationships Without the Hard Sell
A conference can place a founder within arm’s reach of angel investors, venture capital partners and experienced operators. The opportunity is valuable, yet…
What Makes a Business Idea Stand Out Across Asia Pacific
A strong business concept in the Asia Pacific region must do more than solve a problem. It needs to reflect how people live, buy, work and build trust across…
Turning judge feedback into a sharper business pitch
Pitches rarely fall apart because of a bad idea. They fall apart because founders treat preliminary rounds as a verdict rather than a rehearsal. The teams that…
Getting the Most From Your First BYUMS Asia Pacific Conference
Heading to Mongolia for the BYU Management Society Asia Pacific Conference can feel like a leap for anyone, but it carries a particular charge for Australians…