Hugh Mason
CEO at JFDI
Hugh Mason is a UK-born entrepreneur and investor based in Singapore, best known as the co-founder and CEO of JFDI Asia (Joyful Frog Digital Incubator), Southeast Asia's first startup accelerator, established in 2010. With a background in electronic engineering and media production, he has produced over 150 documentaries for major networks before transitioning to the startup ecosystem. Under his leadership, JFDI has invested around USD 3 million in over 70 startups, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and community in entrepreneurship. Hugh continues to mentor emerging entrepreneurs and has co-authored books on startup journeys.
Sept. 30, 2024
How a Frog Logo Revolutionised Southeast Asian Startups | Hugh Mason from JFDI
In the latest episode of Understanding VC, Hugh Mason discusses his experience founding JFDI, Southeast Asia's First Startup Accelerator. He shares insights on the importance of branding, the challenges of building an entrepreneurial ecosystem and the role of venture capital in supporting startups.…