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Splice is the transformation of media in Asia.

Our mission is to drive radical change by supporting bold, forward-looking media startups in Asia. In order to do this, we report on, teach, transform and fund newsrooms in Asia.

Splice Beta is our festival to celebrate the work of media startups in Asia. May 1-3 in Chiang Mai. Buy your tickets here.

The transformation of media in Asia requires the entry of diverse media startups. We are building an ecosystem that develops new models of media, and we’re calling it Splice 100.

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We’re Alan Soon and Rishad Patel, and there’s more about us here.

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Come celebrate media startups in Asia with us. Splice Beta is happening May 1-3 in Chiang Mai. Get your Very Early Bird tickets here.

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