​A BLOCK71 x Airwallex x SecondTalent Mixer
Hit Ctrl – Break the Ice.

​Like the keyboard command that gets things started, Ctrl–AI–Connect is where you hit go on conversations that matter.

​Co-hosted by BLOCK71, Airwallex, and SecondTalent, this isn’t just another mixer — it’s a gathering of the people building what’s next in AI. From bold GenAI founders to forward-thinking investors and corporate innovation leads, we’re bringing the ecosystem together for one high-signal evening.

​We’re also celebrating the wrap of BLOCK71’s Spring GenAI Programme — so expect fresh tech, relevant intros, and real talk with founders who are shaping the next wave of generative AI.

​Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Time: 5:30PM – Registration | 6:00PM – Start
Venue: Airwallex Office, Singapore
Refreshments provided

​Who Should Attend

​VCs, startup operators, ecosystem builders, and corporate innovation teams looking to plug into Singapore’s GenAI scene.

​✅ What to expect

• ​Meet startups from our GenAI Spring 2025 Cohort

• ​Connect with investors, corporates & ecosystem enablers

• ​Drinks, bites, and no small talk — just solid, meaningful networking

​Spots are limited.

​[RSVP now] to meet the right people, swap bold ideas, and break the ice where it matters.

​Organisers

​BLOCK71

​​BLOCK71 is a global network of innovation hubs and startup communities, backed by National University of Singapore (NUS Enterprise). Across 11 cities in 6 countries—Singapore, Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Saigon, Nagoya, Tokyo, Suzhou, Chongqing, Guangzhou, and Silicon Valley—BLOCK71 supports entrepreneurs with the space, resources, and connections they need to succeed. Learn more at block71.co.

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​Airwallex

​Airwallex is a leading global financial platform for modern businesses, offering trusted solutions across payments, treasury, spend management and embedded finance. Powered by proprietary infrastructure, we remove friction from global financial operations, helping businesses of all sizes unlock new opportunities and scale beyond borders. Founded in Melbourne, Airwallex supports 150,000+ businesses, including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more.

​Second Talent

​Second Talent provides onshore and offshore contracting, recruitment, and payroll services across Asia. We are locally established and fully compliant in 8 locations: Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, and China.

​Clients share a job description—we handle sourcing, screening, and placement. If a local entity is not in place, we employ the candidate under ours and manage payroll in full compliance with local labor laws.

​Our clients include Mocaverse (US$50M raised), Terminal3 (US$13M), Buyandship (US$10M), and Imbee (US$5M).