Jin Chong is a versatile technology entrepreneur and developer with 30 years of experience in the Asian IT ecosystem. He is the Founder and Managing Director of 7-Network Pte Ltd., having worked with global enterprises including Murex, Philip Morris, Fuji Xerox, Aspen Insurance (UK), Euromonitor International, and McDonald’s Asia Pacific. A prolific creator of robust client-side software solutions, Jin has built multiple technology ventures. In 2013, he founded Sync4DR, an infrastructure-centric data protection platform enabling affordable business continuity solutions. In 2017, he founded JET Workflow, a codeless enterprise workflow platform that pioneered the integration of Design Thinking, Fail Fast, and DevOps to shorten software development life cycles and accelerate digital transformation outcomes.
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As Co-Founder of Regener8, Rob is pioneering long-term regenerative solutions with venture capital approaches to support technology-enabled companies that fit within the core themes of Energy and the Environment, Food and Water, Circularity, and Zero Waste. He has extensive experience working on private investments from growth VC to mid-cap private equity with a track record of $300m+ in funding across family offices and institutional investors.
Puan Sri Shariffa Nisa Syed Hamid Al Bukhari, popularly known as Nisa Bakri, is the founder of the F&B brand Nisabakri. Majoring in Finance, Economics, and Business Management, she transformed her passion for cooking into a thriving business. As a Homegrown Bespoke Celebrity Cook, Nisa inspires families to cook healthy meals and offers curated Ready To Cook and Ready To Eat meals, prepared "Macam Mak Masak" in less than 30 minutes. Her culinary journey has taken her across Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Spain, and London, promoting Malaysian delights. Nisa's contributions to the F&B industry have earned her numerous awards, including the Business Leadership & Social Service Malaysia Award by WEICI in 2023. A HRDF-certified trainer, she inspires and motivates through social media, and her CSR efforts include cooking for orphanages, frontliners, and the homeless.
Walter de Oude is a Singapore-based fintech entrepreneur, venture investor, and business leader best known as the Founder of Singlife, one of Singapore’s leading digital insurance companies. With extensive experience in financial services, digital transformation, and business innovation, Walter is widely recognised for building resilient, customer-centric businesses in highly competitive and rapidly evolving markets.
Throughout his career, Walter has successfully led organisations through disruption, market uncertainty, and large-scale transformation, making him a sought-after speaker on leadership resilience, innovation, customer trust, and navigating change. His expertise spans entrepreneurship, business agility, digital disruption, and strategic decision-making in complex environments.
A dynamic and engaging speaker, Walter shares practical insights on adapting business models, leading through uncertainty, and fostering innovation during challenging times. His real-world experiences building and scaling transformative businesses make his sessions highly relevant for franchise, retail, and consumer-facing organisations navigating today’s fast-changing business landscape.
Aaron Sarma is an entrepreneur, venture investor, and digital transformation leader with deep expertise in technology, retail, mobility, and startup growth. He founded Touristly, later rebranded as Vidi, which was successfully acquired by AirAsia in 2017 and fully integrated into the group in 2019. During his AirAsia tenure, he served in leadership roles including COO of AirAsia Superapp and contributed to the growth of AirAsia.com, travel3Sixty, and BIG Loyalty.
Today, Aaron is General Partner at ScaleUp Malaysia, one of the country’s leading accelerators, where he has helped back and scale dozens of startups. He also co-founded Remote Ventures, a venture studio supporting founders with technology, validation, and seed funding. In parallel, he works on digital ecosystem and green mobility initiatives at Gentari. Aaron is a sought-after speaker on entrepreneurship, AI in business, digital ecosystems, startup scaling, and innovation-led growth.
Sasibai Kimis is a Malaysian social entrepreneur and founder of Earth Heir, an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to preserving traditional craftsmanship while empowering marginalized communities. She brings deep expertise in social enterprise development, ethical fashion, and sustainability, collaborating with artisans across diverse cultural and generational backgrounds, including rural women, indigenous communities, refugees, and persons with disabilities. Under her leadership, Earth Heir has become B-Corp and WFTO Fair Trade certified, creating contemporary handcrafted products that celebrate heritage and drive social impact.
Prior to founding Earth Heir in 2013, Sasibai held leadership roles in finance and development, including Vice President at Khazanah Nasional, Director at First Avenue Partners LLP, and Analyst at Lehman Brothers. She has contributed to the United Nations Development Program and Opportunities Industrialization Centers International.
I host The Thin Line - a video podcast where I sit down with people who’ve dared to cross the defining moments that changed their lives. Through honest, unfiltered conversations, they reveal how success is far more than achievement — it’s the courage to face fear, push through doubt, and rise after every setback. Together, we uncover what keeps them moving, the mindset that fuels their ambition, and the personal breakthroughs that shaped how they see life, money, relationships, and purpose. Each story offers a deeper understanding of what it truly takes to grow — and what crossing your own thin line might look like.
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Christy Ng is a pioneering Malaysian entrepreneur and business leader, best known as the Founder and CEO of Christy Ng Shoes, a leading fashion brand in Southeast Asia. Starting with just RM10,000 in savings, she built her company from her mother’s living room into a multi-million-dollar enterprise with a strong e-commerce presence and retail outlets nationwide. Christy exemplifies entrepreneurial leadership, blending creativity with data-driven strategy to scale her brand and empower her team. Her vision centers on making fashion accessible while driving innovation in digital retail and sustainable growth. Beyond design, she has established herself as an inspiring leader who champions resilience, adaptability, and customer-first thinking. Recognized as one of Malaysia’s most influential entrepreneurs, Christy continues to mentor aspiring business owners and lead by example, proving that bold leadership and relentless determination can transform ideas into globally recognized brands.
Rachel Lim is the Co-Founder of Love, Bonito, Southeast Asia’s leading womenswear brand, recognised for building a purpose-driven business centred on customer trust, resilience, and authentic leadership. Based in Singapore, she is widely respected for transforming Love, Bonito from a small online startup into an internationally recognised retail brand operating across multiple markets.
As an entrepreneur and business leader, Rachel brings valuable insights on navigating uncertainty, scaling consumer-facing businesses, building resilient teams, and maintaining brand relevance in rapidly changing environments. Her experience leading through business challenges, shifting consumer expectations, and digital transformation makes her highly relatable for retail, franchise, and F&B audiences.
Rachel is a sought-after speaker on leadership, entrepreneurship, organisational culture, customer-centricity, and women in business. Her engaging and practical sessions inspire leaders to embrace adaptability, lead with authenticity, and build sustainable brands that foster long-term customer loyalty and trust.
Henry is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of MACROKIOSK. He began his caeer with MACROKIOSK in year 2000 and has more than 20 years of experience in the enterprise technology solutions industry. He takes the lead in key critical pillars of MACROKIOSK's overal operations, including business development, geographical expansion, product and technology development as well as finance.
Henry holds a Master's in Business Administration degree, awarded as EY Emerging Entrepreneur and was conferred the "Dato'" title by the Sultan of Pahang for his relentless contribution to the society.
In his personal capacity, Henry supports many entrepreneurial development initiatives by being a mentor for various platform such as the Endeavor Organisation, EY Entrepreneur Mentoring Community, Founder Institute and MaGIC Malaysia. He is also a featured speaker in multiple thought leadership events across the region, including in TEDx conferences.
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