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Startup: The Real Story (2021)

Movie ★ 8.3 47 min

Documentary

Over the years Malaysia as a country has invested millions into promoting tech startups, in an attempt to replicate Silicon Valley in the West. This documentary looks at a 10year journey of e-Sentral, an e-book tech company that began as a startup, and its journey going through the different phases of growth. The film interviews startup industry players in Malaysia; leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs sharing their perspectives and experiences on how it actually is, and not as how it has been typically portrayed. A must watch if you like the tech space as the film portrays a genuine feel for perseverance and grit.

Andy Ridgway Director Zafirah Hanoum Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 4, 2021
Runtime
47 min
Budget
$32,000
IMDb
tt15485290
Country
Language
Studio
Ridgway Films

Themes

Cast

Mahathir Mohamad Mahathir Mohamad Interviewee Maszlee Malik Interviewee Faiz Al-Shahab Interviewee Eliza Noordin Interviewee Norman Abdul Halim Interviewee Azman Hood Interviewee Ganesh Kumar Interviewee Warren Leow Interviewee Helena Gustafsson Interviewee James Bryant Interviewee Irfan Al-Shahab Interviewee

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Frequently asked questions

What is Startup: The Real Story about?
Over the years Malaysia as a country has invested millions into promoting tech startups, in an attempt to replicate Silicon Valley in the West. This documentary looks at a 10year journey of e-Sentral, an e-book tech company that began as a startup, and its journey going through the different phases of growth. The film interviews startup industry players in Malaysia; leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs sharing their perspectives and experiences on how it actually is, and not as how it has been typically portrayed. A must watch if you like the tech space as the film portrays a genuine feel for perseverance and grit.
Who directed Startup: The Real Story?
Startup: The Real Story was directed by Andy Ridgway.
Who stars in Startup: The Real Story?
Startup: The Real Story stars Mahathir Mohamad, Maszlee Malik, Faiz Al-Shahab, Eliza Noordin.
When was Startup: The Real Story released?
Startup: The Real Story is a 2021 documentary film.
Where can I watch Startup: The Real Story?
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