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Bumpp: Redefining Business Networking in Singapore

Samer Elhajjar, Wei Zhi Lim, Daeun Lee

Product #:W43097
Supplier:Ivey/NUS
Discipline:Marketing, Strategy
Setting:Singapore, 2025
Details:Case (PDF) • 8 pages • 2025-06-30

Subjects:

Technology adoption lifecycleSales and marketingMarketingStrategy

Industries:

Information technology and telecom sector

Geography:

SingaporeAsia
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In late 2024, the co-founder of Bumpp Pte. Ltd. (Bumpp), a digital business card (DBC) provider based in Singapore, faced a critical decision as the company’s growth began to plateau. Since its 2020 launch, Bumpp, which used near-field communication (NFC), quick-response (QR) codes, and AirDrop to facilitate the exchange of contact information, had gained strong traction in hybrid work environments. However, cultural barriers in its home market, where traditional business cards remained the norm, slowed adoption. In contrast, international markets like the United States and European Union showed quicker acceptance. Recognizing the opportunity for expansion, the co-founder sought a marketing strategy that would reignite local sales while capitalizing on the more receptive international markets and aimed to overcome cultural resistance and accelerate global growth.

Learning Objectives

This case is suitable for undergraduate or graduate courses in marketing strategy, particularly those focusing on competitive positioning, segmentation, and differentiation; product management and innovation; exploration of start-up scaling and strategic pivots for growth; and business-to-business marketing and sales, including pricing, customer acquisition, and technology-driven sales enablement. It explores the strategic decision faced by a digital business cards provider in overcoming adoption challenges and expanding its presence and help students assess market-entry and expansion strategies, explore the role of digital transformation in business networking, and examine the influence of cultural factors on adoption rates. After working through the case and assignment questions, students will be able to do the following:

  • Evaluate different strategic approaches for market expansion, and determine whether Bumpp should focus on local adoption or international growth.
  • Describe the cultural and psychological barriers that influence the adoption of digital-networking tools, and propose ways to overcome them.
  • Explore product innovation and digital transformation strategies to enhance market positioning and user experience.
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