Startup: The Real Story (2021)

Documentary on True Far East Entrepreneurial Grit

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.

Cast (11)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Mahathir Mohamad

Interviewee

M

Maszlee Malik

Interviewee

F

Faiz Al-Shahab

Interviewee

E

Eliza Noordin

Interviewee

N

Norman Abdul Halim

Interviewee

A

Azman Hood

Interviewee

G

Ganesh Kumar

Interviewee

W

Warren Leow

Interviewee

H

Helena Gustafsson

Interviewee

J

James Bryant

Interviewee

I

Irfan Al-Shahab

Interviewee

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