Jin Chong is a versatile, disruptive developer with thirty years experience in the Asian IT ecosphere. He is founder and managing director of 7-Network Pte Ltd., in which capacity he has worked with some of the top companies in the world including Murex, Phillip Morris, Fuji Xerox, Aspen Insurance (UK), Euromonitor International, and McDonalds Asia Pacific. He is a prolific creator of robust client-side software solutions. In 2013, Jin founded Sync4DR, an Infrastructure Centric Data Protection software, offering businesses affordable Data Protection and Business continuity solutions. In 2017, Jin founded JET Workflow, a codeless app-based solution for enterprise workflow processes. JET pioneered the concept of marrying Design Thinking, Fail Fast and DevOps with the aim of helping organisations to shorten their software development life cycle. This reduces the cost of digital transformation and gets them to market faster.
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.
Nisa Bakri, Founder of the well known Malaysian Food brand Nisabakri, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience and 16 years in women business leadership ventured into the food industry over 8 years ago. Nisa believes in any business, a CSR program must be part of the business plan. Nisa has successfully enabled organizations of women entrepreneurs to scale effectively in their own field of industry. Her recent appointments include: Patron to Women NGO Wiranita, Special Guest Judge at Malaysian Culinary World Cup, Culinary Advisor to Top World Gourmet Awards Association, Business Advisor to Business Network Club International, Malaysian Country Chair Global Trade by G100 (NGO). Nisa received numerous accolades of awards for her CSR, philanthropic works, inspiring and motivating leading women entrepreneurs guiding on market optimization and global trading.
Walter de Oude, the visionary architect of Chocolate Finance, introduces a groundbreaking paradigm in spare cash savings. Chocolate Finance diverges from traditional fixed deposits, offering global users enticing returns without cumbersome restrictions. Rooted in the belief that individuals seek enhanced returns for a richer life, the platform provides a refreshing and innovative alternative. Walter, with a remarkable track record, previously founded Singapore Life (Singlife) in 2014, guiding it to an impressive value of S$3.2 billion by 2020. Post his Singlife venture, he established Chocolate Ventures, an early-stage VC, inviting investors to co-invest in promising opportunities where his expertise adds substantial value. His financial ventures redefine savings, emphasizing lasting impact and democratic lending. Walter stands as a pioneer reshaping the financial landscape through forward-thinking and customer-centric ventures, fostering business growth.
Sam Neo, founder of People Mentality Inc and two other startups, is a leading figure in HR and Employer Branding consultancy in APAC. Specializing in creating Employer of Choice organizations, Sam's ventures also include a Storyteller Incubator and StoryBuddy, an AI-powered storytelling tool transforming communication. With accelerated HR experience at Keppel Corporation and Changi Airport Group, Sam excels in Employer Branding, Talent Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility. He's a trusted advisor to leaders in companies like Samsung, L’Oreal, and Prudential, recognized with MOM's National Human Resource Scholarship in 2011 and named an HR Rising Star in 2016. As a millennial HR thought leader, Sam delivers keynotes globally, sharing insights on national TV, radio channels, and major publications. Serving as the Vice President and youngest council member of the Singapore Human Resources Institute, Sam drives brand transformation and membership growth, showcasing his expertise in managing a multigenerational workforce.
Aaron Sarma is an accomplished entrepreneur with expertise in technology, digital media, and retail. In 2015, he founded Touristly (later rebranded as Vidi), which was successfully acquired by AirAsia in 2017. During his tenure, he held diverse roles, including COO of AirAsia.com and contributing to the development of travel3Sixty and BigLife. In 2019, he joined the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation as a consultant, focusing on national strategy papers. Presently, he serves as General Partner at ScaleUp Malaysia, a renowned accelerator dedicated to empowering startups to achieve exponential growth. Additionally, in 2020, he co-founded Remote Ventures, a venture builder that supports early-stage entrepreneurs through technology assistance and seed funding. He is fervently committed to technology's transformative impact on society, actively participating as a speaker at conferences and events, while occasionally sharing my insights on Malaysia's digital landscape through published commentaries.
Sasibai Kimis left a successful career in the finance industry to start the award-winning impact enterprise and craftsmanship focused brand, EARTH HEIR, in February 2013. Earth Heir's story began with a desire to create thoughtfully designed, contemporary heritage pieces handcrafted by master artisans in Malaysia. Each Earth Heir piece exemplifies workmanship with the distinctive impression of human hands with personal and cultural narratives. Earth Heir works with disappearing heritage art forms, and advocates fair trade principles, sustainability and ethical partnerships.
Christy Ng, a dynamic female entrepreneur, transformed her passion for fashion into a global e-commerce success. Starting from her mother's living room in 2010, she bootstrapped her women's shoe and bag company to become a top 1% most visited Shopify e-commerce site, boasting over 8 million monthly page views and 1 million social media followers. Founder of Christy Ng Shoes, she expanded from online to 12 physical stores in Malaysia, ranking among the top 12 e-commerce fashion sites. Christy has been featured in global and local media, including CNN, Bloomberg TV, and The Star, and is a sought-after speaker at international conferences on tech, digital marketing, women empowerment, startups, breaking boundaries, challenging norms and business success.
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