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Insight Exchange: A Venture Forum for Investors and Founders

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About Event

Join us for Insight Exchange, a high-impact forum that brings together leading venture capitalists and emerging founders for an open exchange of ideas, and insights.

What to Expect:

This forum features an interactive fireside panel where seasoned VCs will delve into their investment theses, discuss expectations for returns, and shed light on how they assess potential and risk in today’s dynamic market. It’s an opportunity to gain an insider’s perspective on what drives venture investment decisions and where investors see the most promising opportunities for growth.

Following the panel, ten selected founders will pitch their startups to the VC panel and receive constructive, tailored feedback. This session provides founders with invaluable insights to refine their pitches, sharpen their business models, and position their ventures for growth and investment. Each pitch will be followed by a focused feedback round, with VCs offering their perspective on product-market fit, scalability, and strategies for navigating the fundraising landscape.

VC Panel “Judges”

  1. Winston Choe, LG Nova, investing in Mobility, AI/ML, Digital Health, Clean Tech

  2. Aihui Ong, Transform Capital, investing in Artificial Intelligence, Data, Commerce Enablement, Fintech, Logistic Tech, Consumer Tech

  3. Michael Kim, Singtel Innov8 Ventures, investing in Big data and AI, Fintech, Enterprise Security, Health Tech, Green Tech

  4. Eunice Wong, Okta Ventures, investing in Identity, Security and Privacy

Highlights include:

  • Fireside Panel: A deep dive into the minds of leading VCs, exploring how they form investment theses, gauge risks, and set return expectations.

  • Pitch Feedback Session: Ten founders pitch their startups to the panel, gaining real-time, practical advice on refining their approach.

  • Audience Voting: Attendees will vote for the “most investable pitch,” giving one standout startup an extra boost and an optional follow-up meeting with VCs.

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with other founders, investors, and industry leaders in an informal mixer, fostering collaboration and potential partnerships.

Who should attend:

  • Founders looking to understand what VCs seek in investment opportunities and how to best present their ventures.

  • Investors interested in discovering early-stage startups and sharing insights with the next generation of entrepreneurs.

  • Industry Professionals keen to learn more about venture investment dynamics and build connections with key players in the startup ecosystem.

P/S: Singaporean dinner awaits!

Jointly organized with:

Singapore Global Network (SGN)

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Location
107 S B St
San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Suite 300 (lift landing between Philz and Orange Theory)
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