innotech 08 bob chua pulse group plc
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Innotech '08 Malaysia slides on 'Funding, and using technology to get through this crisis.TRANSCRIPT
Addressing the Global Economic Crisis Using Technology
Funding Trends
Presented by
Bob Chua – CEO
Pulse Group PLC (Ticker: PGRP)
The Economy
Economy
Global Recession – How deep will it go? And How long will it last?
Economy
The Impact – Nobody is spared
Consumer Sentiment
Q8. In your opinion, do you plan to spend more/less in the next 6 months?
Base: N = 1000
15%
74%
11%
More
Less
Don't know
The Opportunity
Economy
The Bright Side
“Consumers are evolving”
Microtrends
Microtrends
Malaysia represents the2nd largest community
of friendster.com outside ofThe US
Microtrends
Microtrends
Microtrends
Microtrends
Microtrends
Microtrends
Microtrends
Microtrends
The Revolution
Right Place Right Time
F2F
Pre-1980’s
Mass
Internet
Now
Permission + Engagement
Telephone
1980-2005
Interruption
Research 2.0 Mediums
Market Size - Globally
Source: ESOMAR Global Market Research Report 2008, page 7
Net growth rateGlobal market research turnover 2006(adjusted for inflation)
Market Size - Globally
Source: ESOMAR Global Market Research Report 2008, page 7
Market Size - Globally
Market Size - Globally
Source: ESOMAR Global Market Research Report 2008, page 7
Research 2.0
Market Size - Globally
Source: ESOMAR Global Market Research Report 2008, page 7
Market Size - Globally
Market Size - Globally
Closing Thoughts
1. In every situation, opportunities exist. Find your niche
2. Seek ‘real’ Vs. ‘potential’ growth opportunities
3. Illustrate and deliver value. Consumers are much more sensitive
4. Leverage technology and innovate
5. Go for the ‘low hanging fruit’
6. Seek good value acquisition opportunities
7. Tread carefully with external funding
8. Stay lean and hungry
9. Move fast
“ A Pessimist finds problems in an opportunity. An Optimist finds
Opportunity in a problem”
– Winston Churchill
Words of Wisdom
Thank You [email protected]