Inspect Element a.k.a. IE
A startup
venture builder
and agency
Build and grow custom apps and websites
De-risk new ideas, products, tactics
120+ past founders and operators at your service
Our secret sauce
Founder hustle,
meet
operator expertise
Build your idea
from 0→1
Put your ideas in front of users. Hear actionable feedback. Find product-market fit.
We led design sprints and market research that helped alfred24 define a new product category
We led product sprints that helped OlaWealth 2x signups and activation
We worked with the founder on user research, product and launch strategy, and feature prioritisation
Hire fractional
teams & execs
Work with domain experts before making full-time hires. Design, engineers, marketing and more.
We helped set hiring targets and a roadmap for Kicks Crew's early product, growth and analytics teams
We built research and go-to-market squads in several SEA countries that defined Clearco's expansion strategy in the region
We assembled a growth marketing squad for FinPod to support their 0 to 1 product launch
Strategy
consulting
One-on-one expertise to grow your business. Funding, HR, branding, legal and more.
We were engineering leadership partners to scale Preface's architecture for global expansion and internationalization
We were partners in analytics and growth to Bowtie that unlocked data-driven decision making
We led product sprints that helped OlaWealth 2x signups and activation
Programs & help
for founders
Curated community, mentors, events twice a year. For early-stage software founders.
We worked with Sorra over a 6 month incubation program, helping raise HKD1M+ to expand their team
We partnered with Krunch to clarify their product value proposition and vision
We helped DAAPP sharpen their product value proposition and storytelling in preparation for fundraising
Take NGOs impact further
Focus on what matters most. Bridge your gaps in knowledge, product, and time.
We collaborated with MindHK to for a comprehensive growth program, significantly boosting outreach and engagement.
We developed a robust marketing strategy with Awesum Care, increasing online presence and leads to effective promotion.
Our team executed a comprehensive website revamp for HK Paws Foundation, enhancing their user experience and engagement.
Meet your A-team
Ex-founders,
working with
proven operators
Vincent So
Leads fund and partnerships
1st product manager at Klook
Former growth at GoGoX & OneSky
Hi, I'm Vincent, a cofounder of Inspect Element. I believe that startups are about 10X growth, not 10%.
Prior to IE, I was 1st product manager at Klook, a travel marketplace unicorn. And before that I ran growth at GogoX, an on-demand delivery unicorn and at OneSky, a localization SaaS startup.
Farida Chan
Leads programs and projects
Cofounded LOKO
Find her at #StartWithFarida
I'm Farida, dedicated to nurturing impactful tech projects. I enjoy witnessing ideas bloom from 0 to 1, and I work closely with all of our startups and clients.
Prior to IE, I co-founded LOKO, a search hub that supports Hong Kong SMBs, helping them thrive during the pandemic. Let's make a difference together!
Christopher Hugentobler
Leads marketing & data practice
Product lead at Bowtie & Snapask
Cofounded 24HourRace
Hi, I'm Chris, a cofounder of Inspect Element. I believe technology, especially internet software, should be used as a force for good.
Prior to IE, I was product and design lead at Bowtie, an award-winning health insurance provider. And I was employee #1 at Snapask, an education provider that reached 3M students in 9 countries. I have helped start many projects, while most failed, the 24 Hour Race is an anti-slavery charity that has stuck around till today.
Samson Fong
Leads growth and marketing
Cofounded Fruitful Digital
Former growth at Eatigo
Hi, I'm Samson, partner at Inspect Element. I believe that user empathy sits at the foundation of superior product development. And a detail-oriented approach ensures quality execution.
I have been supporting different startups in Hong Kong, including Eatigo, YAS Insurance, Zenyum, Xiaomi, DJI and more.
Patrick Yip
Leads people and operations
Product Lead at Goodnotes
Former growth at Skyscanner
Hello, I'm Patrick, a cofounder of Inspect Element, dedicated to uncovering the latent potential in budding businesses. I'm deeply passionate about startup growth and see it as a profound journey of scaling ideas into tangible impact.
Drawing from my prior experiences, I successfully navigated startups like Skyscanner, Style Theory, and EventX, scaling them past their milestones. A testament to the power of innovative, strategic, and scalable thinking.
Patrick Lam
Aakash Goyal
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