Office Hour Mentorship - 1:1 with Singtel Innov8 Ventures
Calling all founders and aspiring entrepreneurs!
Level up with exclusive access to expert insights from Singtel Innov8, a leading Venture Capital firm.
Join us at BLOCK71 Silicon Valley for a unique opportunity to:
Bounce your ideas: Discuss your venture's challenges and opportunities with experienced VCs covering all areas of the venture journey, from ideation to marketing and scaling to fundraising.
Gain valuable insights: No question is too silly or small! Receive personalized feedback and advice tailored to your specific needs.
Connect and network: Build relationships with Singtel Innov8 partners and other founders.
Get a competitive edge: Learn from the best and gain a deeper understanding of the VC and current AI landscape.
About Singtel Innov8 Ventures
Established in 2010, Singtel Innov8 is the corporate venture capital fund of Singtel, one of Asia's largest communications technology group. Innov8 invests out of a US$350 million evergreen fund, with offices in San Francisco, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Beijing. We invests in and partner with start-ups with promising innovations and possible applications for Singtel Group and its customers focusing on sectors including 5G/Edge, Digital Economy, Sustainability, Cyber/Data infrastructure, and Enterprise & Consumer AI.
By leveraging Singtel Group’s presence across 21 countries in Asia, Australia and Africa with a total combined reach of over 770 million mobile customers and partnerships with local and global stakeholders, Innov8 helps start-ups grow and go beyond their home markets.
Our Resident VCs
Michael Kim is Managing Director of US Investments for Singtel Innov8 Ventures.
Michael has been an investor & operator working with early, growth, and public stage companies across the consumer, enterprise, and infrastructure spaces. Prior to joining Singtel Innov8, Michael was an investor at Rogers Venture Partners, investing in enterprise SaaS, data analytics, network infrastructure, consumer and IoT companies. Michael has held positions leading up corporate development and strategy operations within the mobility industry focusing on U.S., Europe, and Asia operations. Prior to being an investor, Michael was part of Morgan Stanley’s #1 II Ranked Tech Equity Research Team covering communications equipment, mobile devices, and semiconductors. He began his career in corporate finance and investment banking working for JPMorgan and Oppenheimer.
Sushil Kalyam is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as the Director of Investments at Singtel Innov8.
Sushil oversees strategic investments in North America. With a robust background as an entrepreneur, investor, and product leader, Sushil has successfully guided investment decisions across both early-stage startups and growth companies, driving innovation and growth. Prior to his role at Singtel Innov8, he led venture investments at Deutsche Bank, specializing in Enterprise Tech and FinTech startups, and played a pivotal role at IBM in expanding the company's presence in emerging areas such as Cloud, AI, and Cybersecurity. His career also includes influential positions in innovation and product development at Zynga and Charles Schwab, where he helped launch new ventures and drove business growth. Sushil holds an MBA from London Business School and an engineering degree from Rutgers University.
Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot!
We will be reaching out to you prior to schedule a 15-30 mins time-slot for you and our resident VCs
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