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24 alternatives to Focus Asia

Connect with professionals from the startup scene in Asia.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Focus Asia launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   FocusAsia▲16

   Chatroom for tech/startup in Asia

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Tech in Asia▲140

   Asia's most popular tech blog, renewed

   2015 · techinasia.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   VentureApp▲219

   WhatsApp for your professional network

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Global Starters▲101

   Launch your global startup career!

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   AskSeeby▲96

   Your startup marketing assistance

   2015 · 127.0.0.1 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   HelloTalk▲90

   The world's 1st Language Exchange Social Networking App

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Jobstart▲204

   Chat with ambitious people about their careers

   2015 · jobstart.co · its alternatives →

8. 8
   OMG Startups▲112

   Discover new startups, one click at a time

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Withlocals▲80

   Book activities with locals in Asia

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    LetsVenture▲207

    Discover & invest in startups

    2016 · lvxventures.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    hello▲157

    Connect with people who share your interests

    2016 · hello.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    StartupBase▲124

    Community of makers & early adopters

    2017 · startupbase.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Isayu▲105

    Connect with people who share your interests

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Who Hunt▲187

    Discover the people founding and funding the best startups

    2015 · altzone.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Desk Inspire▲116

    Explore and get inspiration from workplaces across the globe

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Teamstory▲103

    A Community for Startups & Entrepreneurs

    2014 · teamstoryapp.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    StartupTalks▲176

    A curated collection of startup related videos and podcasts

    2014 · startuptalks.tv · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Techlist▲85

    Asia's first investor and founders platform for startups

    2015 · techinasia.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Guaana▲142

    Connect with scientists & innovators to share knowledge

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    The Working Lunch 👻▲166

    Daily resources for startup founders

    2015 · theworkinglunch.co · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ..▲106

    ..

    2017 · airtape.net · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Sourced▲119

    Curated tech news for startup founders/investors (EU + U.S)

    2015 · sourcedhq.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Startup Blink▲102

    The Global Startup Map

    2014 · startupblink.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Slinghit▲100

    The best links and discussion for startups every day

    2016 · its alternatives →

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