Have you seen the new Turbanizer video yet?
Dear fans of Angel’s Gate,
As you know, my team and I have been working on creating Angel’s Gate for the last 2 years. We spent a lot of time getting the best brands to support us & some of the biggest names in business to be our Angels.
The show rated very well. Sponsors are happy and we we are going taking the show global.
But I think I have created a monster.
As serial entrepreneur, I actually thought that I could pitch my own business idea on the show to raise some funds for my new mobile application, TURBANIZER, and get some exposure. I figured because Ken Mandel was a friend and a fellow Canadian, it would be easy for me to get past the elevator pitch. Tudor from Flocations was Canadian & he made it through. I should too. right?
Boy was I wrong.
Did you see how tough that was!? I was the creator & I couldn’t even get past the elevator pitch! No wonder Mr Ko had to write an open letter to Angel’s Gate. Maybe it would have went better if I partnered with Nicholas Lee’s Augmented Reality and create an Augmented Reality Turbanizer!
And as if that wasn’t tough enough. I thought someone put a hit on me when I came across this!

PS: Mr Silicon, Could I give you a different photo? I was having a bad turban day.
Its too bad I didn’t get to pitch in front of Karan Singh Thakral. I try to keep a low profile, but the vegetable silicon guy divulged that Karan Singh was my father-in-law. But it would have been soooo much easier if I was pitching to Karan Singh, right? Mr Silicon? EXTREME RATE FUNDINGZ!?
I was reading through various comments here & there and would just like to address a few:
@GabrielKang1, how did you get to pitch 3 times? I only got 1 shot! You have got to tell me how you did that. I’ll trade you a turbanizer t-shirt for that!
@andycroll tweeted: “Angels Gate has cheap looking sets and outfits to go with the cheap behavioir.” Soooooo. I was just thinking. would they all look better if we turbanized them?
Buddy Willis also wrote an article in Tech in Asia. You know, in all seriousness, I thought given the fact I created Angels Gate, I would definitely get “Good Cop” treatment right? NO. I didn’t even made it past the elevator pitch. What gives!?!?
Well.. A True Entrepreneur will Never Say Die!
Season 2 is coming up! Maybe @hughmason can mentor me at his incubator! or If I am lucky, @jpaine can help! – The Founders Institue graduates tend to do quite well on the show. @jpaine - I promise to give you a T-Shirt and Mug.
Stay tuned for Angel’s Gate Season 2 everyone!
Angel’s Gate @ NUS Business School!
Do you remember our Guest Judge Prof Sheila Wang from Episode 7?
Angel’s Gate came to NUS Business School! We had our judges chair on display at the Atrium of NUS Business School. Check out some of our pictures below!





Take a look at the Startup Weekend 2012 Video!
Angel’s Gate is at Startup Weekend 2012!
Startup Weekend is a 54 hour crash course about Entrepreneurship held at NUS Business School, National University of Singapore. Organized by the NUS Overseas College (NOC) Programme, 140 enthusiastic participants were developing and pitching their business ideas over the 54 hour crunch period.
Team Snapsell took the day with their mobile app for convenient, easy selling of anything at all with just a few buttons pressed. Apart from the projects competition, various mentors from the community to coach the team over the weekend.
Ash Singh, the man behind Angel’s Gate was at the event as a guest judge & gave a short presentation on 50 keys to success.
Angel’s Gate Supports The Young Entrepreneurs



Deeptha Khanna, MD at P&G speaking to the students
Guest Judge on Episode 7
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No more Mr. Nice Guy? Guest Judge Professor Sheila Wang, NUS Business School Decision Sciences Adjunct Professor, makes an appearance in Angel’s Gate. What will a female Judge bring to the table?
An entrepreneur with a revolutionary technology for scuba divers; a co-working space that encourages collaboration and creativity. Episode 7 airs 19 March, Monday at 8PM (SG/HK) on Channel NewsAsia.
Catch past episodes and other exclusive clips on our YouTube Channel here: youtube.com/angelsgate
Find out more about Professor Sheila Wang and the other Judges on Angel’s Gate here: angelsgate.com/tv/angels
CapitaLand Hope Foundation $1 per “like” Charity Campaign
CapitaLand Hope Foundation and Angel’s Gate believe that giving back to society should start early.
This is why Angel’s Gate is honoured to have CapitaLand Hope Foundation as our official Charity Partner, in promoting the spirit of charity amongst the entrepreneurial circle.
CapitaLand Hope Foundation is donating S$1.00 for every “like” generated by businesses and projects on the Angel’s Gate website. Through this campaign, CapitaLand Hope Foundation is supporting and encouraging entrepreneurs to give back to society as they promote their businesses. It is a common misconception that giving back should only begin after businesses take off. Angel’s Gate and CapitaLand Hope Foundation would like to change that, and promote the spirit of giving among business owners right from the beginning of their entrepreneurial journeys.
CapitaLand Hope Foundation, the philanthropic arm of CapitaLand, was established in 2005 to further CapitaLand’s corporate social responsibility commitment to build a better future for underprivileged children. Its focus is to support programmes for the shelter, education and healthcare needs of underprivileged children in Singapore and overseas.
Do your part for charity, visit angelsgate.com and click on the “like” button of projects that interest you, support entrepreneurship and support charity!
Episode 2 airs 13 Feb at 8PM SG/HK on Channel NewsAsia
A fun business idea that might make the Judges bust a move or two; a mobile app that could change the way we type; and an eco-friendly business with potential.
Tune in and join the conversation on Twitter using #TheAngelsGate or on our Facebook page! Which entrepreneur impressed you? Who’s your favourite Judge? Should they have accepted the deal? We’ll love to know your take!
Full episodes are available on our YouTube channel a day after airing on Channel NewsAsia. Subscribe and watch exclusive clips not seen on TV!
UPDATE: Full episode 2 is now available on our YouTube channel!
Episode 1 of Angel’s Gate now on YouTube!
A confident entrepreneur believes he has the ultimate biomedical invention that will change the lives of mankind forever; a social network of a different kind; a social entrepreneur with a sweet business idea; and a music business that just might strike the right chord with the Judges.
CapitaLand Hope Foundation will donate S$1.00 to selected children’s charities for every “like” on all projects on http://www.angelsgate.com Help us reach our target of 100,000 “likes” for charity!
Join the conversation on Twitter using #TheAngelsGate or on our Facebook page! Which entrepreneur impressed you? Who’s your favourite Judge? Should they have accepted the deal? We’ll love to know your take!
Full episodes are available on our YouTube channel a day after airing on Channel NewsAsia. Subscribe and watch exclusive clips not seen on TV!
The Gate Opens 6 February Monday at 8.00 PM
Judges Patrick Grove and William Klippgen were joined by Ash Singh, CEO and Founder of Angel’s Gate, and Debra Soon, Managing Director of Channel NewsAsia. The event was an announcement for the official debut of the 360-degree reality TV series, which will air on Channel NewsAsia starting on 6 February, Monday at 8.00 PM SG/HK.
From left: Judge William Klippgen, Judge Patrick Grove and Ash Singh
Judge Patrick Grove being interviewed by MediaCorp journalist.
Entrepreneur Keith Ng (who will appear in one of the episodes) being interviewed.
The media and guests were treated to an exclusive preview and glimpse of what to expect from the debut episode of the show. The series will feature 8 episodes on Channel NewsAsia, with additional webisodes available on the official Angel’s Gate YouTube Channel. Subscribe now to get access to exclusive content, and follow our twitter and Facebook for regular updates on the show.
The process of selection for entrepreneurs start on the angelsgate.com website. Interested entrepreneurs create a profile for their business ideas, and leverage on their social networks to gather “likes” which are one of the criterion for consideration. Selected entrepreneurs will then be put through an actual elevator pitch where they present their ideas to one of the Judges in under 30 seconds. If they manage to impress, they get to move on to the studio and pitch to 4 Judges for a slice of the multi-million dollar Angel’s Gate fund.
Watch the CNA coverage here:
For the full lowdown on what it takes to impress the gatekeepers and walk away with a slice of the pie, tune in to Channel NewsAsia on 6 February, Monday at 8.00 PM SG/HK time.
Angel’s Gate on Channel NewsAsia AM Live!
Creator of Angel’s Gate, Ash Singh was on Channel NewsAsia’s AM Live for an interview about the reality TV series.
He was joined by one of the Judges on the show, Ken Mandel, and Channel NewsAsia’s Commissioning Editor Kevin Ho.
The series will debut on Channel NewsAsia on February 6 at 8.00 P.M. (GMT+8). Full episodes will be viewable on our YouTube Channel 24 hours after airing, so remember to subscribe!
Interested entrepreneurs do submit your business ideas on angelsgate.com for a chance to pitch, get funding, and be on TV.
Angel’s Gate to Premiere in February 2012
If you missed Angel’s Gate’s recent feature on Channel NewsAsia, here it is.
Angel’s Gate is Asia’s latest business reality TV series, which is co-produced by regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia and Interactive SG. The show will premiere in February 2012.
Interested entrepreneurs do submit your business ideas on angelsgate.com for a chance to pitch, get funding, and be on TV.
Asia Television Forum
The Asia Television Forum took place last December, a premium content market platform to buy, sell, finance, distribute and co-produce across all platforms.
Angel’s Gate was at ATF & will be coming soon to a tv near you!
Check out event photos and Minister of State Grace Fu & her speech at ATF.


Your Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome all participants to the opening of the 12th Asia Television Forum, or ATF, hosted by MDA - the Media Development Authority of Singapore.
ATF continues to be a key content market in Asia
2. ATF provides a key business platform in Asia for buyers and sellers in the TV, film and digital media industries to network and explore collaboration opportunities as well as to conduct businesses.
3. Last year, ATF secured close to US$150 million dollars worth of programming sales, an increase of 68 per cent from 2009. This year, ATF has attracted some 3,500 participants from more than 50 countries including China and France, the highest number the Forum has welcomed since its inception in year 2000. I am confident that ATF 2011 will continue to be a key content market in Asia, attracting media experts and bringing together the best content around the world for showcase and for trade.
The evolving broadcast landscape
4. New technologies impact the global media industry, altering how media content is created, delivered and consumed by the increasingly mobile and technologically-savvy consumers. This year’s theme, “Evolve, Explore, Experience” aptly reflects how the media industry can meet the challenges oftoday’s evolving broadcast landscape. Let me share how the media industry can explore and tap on new technologies to enrich the media experiences of our audiences.
New technologies extend outreach of media content
5. We need to identify suitable media platforms to extend the outreach of media content so as to enhance viewers’ experiences. I am pleased that Singapore has introduced media services including 3DTV, on demand TV, interactive TV and mobile TV. From next year, Singapore’s Free-to-Air TV channels will also be streamed online, as Singapore prepares for over-the-air digital television transition to boost the audience’s viewing experiences.
Quality content engage audiences
6. Besides tapping on appropriate media platforms and devices, key to commercial success is the creation of compelling content to translate good stories and innovative ideas into quality content.
7. To this end, I am pleased to share that MDA, just three months ago, streamlined its funding schemes to better facilitate the production of quality content. In particular, I would like to highlight MDA’s funding support for innovative products – what we call three-sixty (360) content, content that cuts across various media platforms such as TV, web or mobile to engage the audience and provide a holistic experience. Angel’s Gate, Asia’s first reality TV series on business and entrepreneurship is a good example of a three-sixty programme that interacts with audiences on multiple platforms. This MDA-supported programme, co-produced by Interactive SG and regional broadcaster, Channel NewsAsia, enables viewers to simultaneously watch videos, participate in online crowd source funding activities and connect with a network of entrepreneurs while on the move.
8. Another project is Beach House Picture’s Hidden Cities. This innovative documentary series by the Singapore-based production house enables viewers to upload little known facts about their cities on an online portal. Some of these interesting nuggets of information are then featured on screen as the programme runs on. MDA has received encouraging feedback from delighted viewers who enjoyed such innovative engagement efforts with the audience. These are examples of how technology is successfully tapped on to engage audiences with quality media content, and I look forward to more of such innovative productions.
Music value-add to productions
9. No content is complete without music as music transforms a production, lifting it from the ordinary to the unforgettable. Today, Singapore has a group of artistes, composers, sound designers and music lyricists whose works are recognised and performed throughout the region, significantly value-adding to the quality of media productions. An exemplary example is set by local sound producer, Ricky Ho, who won the prestigious Golden Horse Award in November this year for “Best Original Music Score” in Taiwanese film “Warriors of The Rainbow: Seediq bale” (pronounced as “see-dick bah-le”).
10. I am also pleased that The Asia Academy of Music Arts & Sciences, a newly created regional music body, has selected Singapore as its base to promote Asian music to the world. The Academy aims to bring together like-minded music producers, composers, record companies and artistes to champion Asian music. Some of the well-known media personalities on the academy include industry veteran Quincy Jones; Kolleen Park who is among South Korea’s most prolific music directors; and Jeremy Monteiro, Singapore’s acclaimed jazz pianist and vocalist.
Conclusion
11. In closing, Singapore hopes to work with all our partners to achieve new milestones in the exciting times ahead in Asia’s media industry. We look forward to the many opportunities brought about by Asia’s expansion of media business transactions and market horizon. I also encourage you to drop by the Singapore pavilion to enjoy a sampling of Singapore content and explore collaboration opportunities with Singapore’s media companies.
12. I would also like to thank all participants for your continued support and I believe everyone will have a fruitful time at ATF 2011. To all overseas delegates, I wish you a pleasant and enjoyable stay in Singapore.
Thank you.
Angel’s Gate at Asian Television Forum 2011
Angel’s Gate is part of a new wave of 360-degree content: programmes that can be shown on-air, online and on your mobile phone, introducing new ways of interactivity and engagement.
Angel’s Gate was present at the 12th edition of the Asia Television Forum, held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre from 7 to 8 December 2011, and was among the three-sixty (360) content exhibitors representing Singapore. Industry players concur that 360-degree content is an inevitable development.
The Forum is an annual affair where buyers and producers of television content gather, network and close lucrative deals.
In her speech at the opening ceremony of ATF, Senior Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts & Environment and Water Resources, Ms Grace Fu stated that Angel’s Gate ‘is a good example of a three-sixty programme that interacts with audiences on multiple platforms’ and ‘enables viewers to simultaneously watch videos, participate in online crowd source funding activities and connect with a network of entrepreneurs while on the move’. (The rest of the Minister’s speech can be viewed here)
To experience for yourself the Angel’s Gate 360 content, subscribe or follow us on facebook or twitter for updates. Angel’s Gate will air on Channel NewsAsia on 6 February, and full episodes will be available on our official YouTube channel too. Check out our trailer to catch a glimpse of what’s in store on Angel’s Gate.
Read more about ATF and 360-degree content over at Channel NewsAsia and view the news report.


