Startup: The Real Story

• Cast: Mahathir Mohamad, Maszlee Malik, Faiz Al-Shahab, Eliza Noordin, Norman Abdul Halim
• Duration: 47 minutes
• Genre: Documentary
• Rating: 8.3/10
• Release Date: 2021-10-04

Over the years Malaysia as a country has invested millions into promoting tech startups, in an attempt to replicate Silicon Valley in the West. This documentary looks at a 10year journey of e-Sentral, an e-book tech company that began as a startup, and its journey going through the different phases of growth. The film interviews startup industry players in Malaysia; leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs sharing their perspectives and experiences on how it actually is, and not as how it has been typically portrayed. A must watch if you like the tech space as the film portrays a genuine feel for perseverance and grit.