Beta 2020 resources
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Splice Beta is your media festival.
We believe in the importance of an ecosystem-based approach, and Splice Beta is where it all comes together — where we all come together. It’s a celebration of the amazing work that media startups are doing.
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“#splicebeta has created a virtual space for information, collaboration, and inspiration as well as amazing networking!”
— Patricia Torres-Burd, MDIF
A lack of business expertise can restrict the impact of independent media. We want to change that.
MDIF’s Indonesia-based Tessa Piper and Gabriel Sugrahetty talked about the organization’s Southeast Asia Technical Assistance Initiative, a mentorship program that is recruiting five more independent media outlets in the region until September 25.
Preparing for funding — how to plan for an ask before you need it
Kevin Brockland, senior investment officer at MDIF, offers practical tips what to do if you’re looking for investment in your media startup.
Media is like any other business — asking the right questions will give you a better chance at success
MDIF’s Koreel Lahiri has developed a collection of 150+ questions to help guide founders through the process of starting up a media venture.