ASN x Pollinate Startups Networking Mixer
Get ready to kick off an exciting evening of networking, pizza, and drinks at the ASN x Pollinate Startups event! Join us on September 20th at 5 PM at Pollinate.
This is your chance to mingle with fellow aspiring and current early-stage entrepreneurs, share stories, and soak up insights on what to expect when starting a company.
The evening program
Begin with an opening address from representatives of Asia Startup Network and Pollinate, the buzzing incubator that’s a joint initiative of Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic and the Institute of Technical Education”
Engaging startup panel - "What to Expect when starting a Company', speakers - Adrian Thoo, author and Jun Xian Lee and Yen Lu Chow serial entrepreneurs. The panel is moderated by Elise Tan, Founder of ASN.
After the panel, it's time to let loose and connect with like-minded individuals during our free and easy networking segment.
Whether you're looking to spark new ideas, find collaborators, or just enjoy some good company, this event is the perfect blend of business and fun. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your network and fuel your entrepreneurial journey!
(The ticket price of $10 covers part of the drinks and pizza costs.)
Our speakers:
Jun Xian Lee
Junxian is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of GoodWhale, an AI powered money management platform that empowers aspiring investors to achieve lasting financial well-being. Previously, he co-founded and led Moovaz, a global mobility platform, and served as CFO of CashShield, a cyber-security and enterprise risk management firm. He was also part of the founding team at Alta (formerly Fundnel), a regional fintech company, and played a key role in launching Shopee at SEA Ltd. He first started out in technology as a venture capitalist at SEA Ltd. Beyond tech, Junxian co-owns Reedz Café and is a Venture Partner at Iterative VC, advising startups globally. A recipient of the NUS Business School Eminent Alumni Award, Junxian is active in education and philanthropy, advising institutions like NUS SCALE and speaking on entrepreneurship and leadership on TED.
Adrian Thoo
Adrian Thoo is a seasoned strategist and visionary leader with a proven track record in guiding startups to success. As a Business Strategy Director at Blazing Conversions and Senior Advisor at Beltap Capital, Adrian brings a wealth of experience across diverse industries, including luxury fashion, education, media, finance, consulting, and technology.
Author of the Amazon #1 "Smart Business Startup Founder's Guidebook," Adrian's expertise lies in crafting effective business strategies, mentoring startups, and fostering entrepreneurial growth. With a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, he works closely with Venture Capital firms to create accelerator and mentorship programs that empower entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential.
Yen Lu Chow
Yen-Lu Chow is an award-winning entrepreneur, technologist, venture catalyst & angel investor, mentor & advisor turned author & keynote speaker, mental wellbeing champion, social innovator, philanthropist & humanist, student of spirituality & seeker of Truth.
A former Apple Distinguished Technologist, he is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of WholeTree Limited and its mental wellness initiative Over-The-Rainbow (OTR), Founding Executive Chairman of Asia Institute of Mentoring (AIM), Founding Partner Fatfish MediaLab, Founding Executive Mentor of Young Sustainable Impact Southeast Asia (YSI SEA), and founder of the Deep Human Movement.
He sits at the nexus of three major social ecosystems: mental health, mentoring and sustainability, bringing extensive experience in tech and entrepreneurship to build ecosystems and mobilize communities to create positive social change. In a fast-paced world where the only constant is change, he believes there is an urgent need for each of us to draw on our strengths and creative potential as human beings to contribute towards humanity in a positive and impactful way. He enjoys building ecosystems and mobilizing the community to create positive social change. With the launch of his family foundation and other social impact initiatives, Yen-Lu devotes his time serving both society and the nation in his various capacities.
With Deep Human, he wants to make ancient wisdom available and accessible to modern life - a way of being that connects us back to the Source and brings us closer to the Humanity that we aspire (and need) to be - to a time and place where our planet was not merely seen as free resources to be exploited for selfish gains and endless human greed, without consideration for the greater good – where conscious consumption replaces hyper consumption – where collective consciousness replaces individual thinking – where we live as one, in harmony and in unity with our environment, our planet and with one another.
He is on a life mission to help bring about a kinder, gentler, more inclusive, more just, and sustainable world.
About Pollinate:
Pollinate is a joint initiative of Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) that is intended to promote innovation and entrepreneurship by helping students and alumni build their businesses. It provides an inclusive and supportive environment within the vibrant JTC LaunchPad @ one-north, to help founders navigate the challenges of scaling up and growth
About Asia Startup Network (ASN):
ASN's mission is to help promising companies leapfrog and realise their positive potential on the global stage by building Singapore's largest community of startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors and venture capitalists. Mentor for Hope (2020) and Makan for Hope initiatives are non-profit initiatives of ASN.
Visit www.asiastartupnetwork.com for more information.