From Idea to Launch Workshop
Ready to take your business idea from concept to reality? The first step is validation. In this dynamic workshop, you'll pitch your nascent idea and receive direct feedback from seasoned founders and experts in the startup space.
Learn practical frameworks to test your assumptions, refine your value proposition, and understand what it takes to get noticed. Walk away with actionable next steps and the confidence that comes from knowing your idea has been vetted by those who understand what it takes to succeed.
If you are new to the startup scene? Got an idea but don't know what to do next? Or just curious about starting a business? - This workshop is for you!
Who will be there?
Speaker & Mentor:
Guang Jin Yeo - Founder, 1UpMedia | Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia
Guang Jin began his career at Procter & Gamble, gaining deep expertise in media across several Asian markets. He is now the founder of 1UpMedia, a podcast production house that transforms narrative podcasts into video content for TV networks and MNCs. The regionally distributed team serves a multilingual Asian audience. 1UpMedia was notably the first Asian production house nominated for the Ambies in 2024. Outside of work, Guang Jin enjoys exploring craft beer culture.
Supporting Mentors:
Hussein Sulaiman - Investment Principal, JDI Group
Hussein is the Investment Principal at JDI Group, where he serves as a Venture Catalyst, helping startups across Southeast Asia scale globally. With over a decade of deep involvement in the startup ecosystem, Hussein has worked closely with founders and teams in business development, market expansion, and operations management. He was a pioneer member of several notable regional startups, including BeMyGuest, Lazada, and Zilingo, where he played a key role in driving business growth. Previously, as Programme Head of BLOCK71 Indonesia & Vietnam, Hussein led major startup programs and initiatives designed to help startups expand across borders.
Eldora Tan - Programme & Partnership (previous roles at xNode, Enterprise Singapore, etc.)
Eldora is a marketing and communications professional with 7 years of experience in the startup and innovation ecosystem. Her key expertise spans cross-border market acceleration and venture building, international partnerships and programme management, as well as digital marketing and public relations.
Host & Supporting Mentor: Mia Tam Nguyen - Community & Communications Lead, VSYNC
Mia is a result-driven communications professional known for her passion in building and scaling startups. She led successful market entry programs for international startups entering Singapore and regional markets, alongside building strategic partnerships and vibrant communities. Driven by a passion for community building, Mia currently serves as the Community and Communications Lead at VSYNC, where she fosters connections among future leaders from Singapore and Vietnam.
Date & Time: Sunday, 25 May, 2025 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM SGT
Location: *SCAPE Singapore, 237978
Venue Partner: Access Singapore
If you have any questions, please contact us at: mia_nguyen@vsync.asia