Geylang is quietly emerging as a haven for technology start-ups, despite being usually associated with Singapore’s red-light district and other vice activities such as illegal gambling. On Lorong 24a off Geylang Road, there are at least six companies operating out of these historic Peranakan-style shophouses. One of them is The Co-Foundry, a venture accelerator. It houses several start-ups it has invested in. Just next door, Viddsee an online portal for short films works out of this co-living space operated by entrepreneur Darius Cheung. Around the corner is travel start-up BeMyGuest occupies two floors of what was formerly a foreign workers’ dormitory. Rent is even cheaper than at Blk 71 at Ayer Rajah Crescent.... Continue Reading