Cheryl Yeoh

The MaGIC CEO and the crucible of fire
About four months after taking on the role, MaGIC CEO Cheryl Yeoh sits down with DNA to talk about the agency’s plans and programmes to boost entrepreneurship in the country. First, however, she faces up to some criticism, writes A. Asohan in this first of two parts.
When women in tech 'flaunt it'
Tech blog seemingly lauds attractiveness in women in tech sector Notion of ‘women in tech’ should not be a factor in any shape or form I FOUND myself mildly offended on behalf of all apparently ‘non-attractive women in tech’ earlier this week.  
Cyberview, IRDA work together to break silo mode
DNA founder Karamjit Singh comes away from the first Cyberview-IRDA networking forum feeling positive about the initiative but warns that breaking the silo mentality will require strong leadership and the need to tackle the KPI issue.
Support needed for the psychological stress of founders
DNA founder Karamjit Singh shares some of his thoughts from last Wednesday’s Disrupt session, and wonders if the Digerati50 can help entrepreneurs deal with their psychological stress.
Launch of MaGIC ignites slew of partnerships
The Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC) in Cyberjaya was officially launched with much fanfare on April 27, serving as a strong signal of the Government’s commitment to the development and growth of entrepreneurs.
Week in Review: Diversity our strength, contradiction our weakness
MaGIC finally launches officially this weekend, in time for US President Obama's visit, which makes A. Asohan muse about what's wrong -- and right -- in Malaysia and its tech ecosystem.
Disrupt: When startups get cheated, and dealing with ‘money men’
The 17th DNA-TeAM Disrupt panel session, with the theme 'Leadership lessons from startups,' saw our three panellists sharing their secrets and regrets, writes A. Asohan in the second of two parts.
Disrupt: Heartfelt lessons, honesty and founder war stories
The 17th DNA-TeAM Disrupt panel discussion, on the topic 'Leadership lessons from startups,' saw more than its usual share of brutal honesty and heartfelt learnings, writes A. Asohan.
Week in Review: MaGIC will enrich our ecosystem
DNA founder Karamjit Singh tells us what he likes about Cheryl Yeoh, the CEO of MaGIC.
MaGIC CEO: I’m not about fluff or hype
In her third day on the job, MaGIC’s CEO Cheryl Yeoh meets entrepreneurs and the media, including DNA founder Karamjit Singh who had a quick interview with her.
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