How to Advance Your Business Through Innovation and Digital Transformation
Topic: How to Advance Your Business Through Innovation and Digital Transformation
Date: 7 April 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (GMT +08)
Format: In-person
Address: BEYOND4 3 Jalan Kia Peng, Menara HLX Level 6, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur 50450
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
The only constant in the world is change, and the world is certainly evolving faster than before. For a business to remain sustainable in the long future, embracing innovation is a must. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly accelerated digitalization trends and businesses who don’t jump on the bandwagon and catch up with the rest risk being left behind and falling into obscurity.
So how do businesses maintain their competitive edge through innovative means without committing a huge chunk of resources into research & development?
AGENDA
14:00 - 14:10: Opening Remarks
14:10 - 15:00: Keynote Speech: Embracing the Future with Zoho’s Unified Software Suite by Khoo Chia Ching, Marketing Manager at Zoho
15:00 - 15:45: Keynote Speech: How to Include Corporate Innovation into your Overall Business Strategy by BlackStorm Consulting
15:45 - 16:30: Panel Discussion: How can Startups Work with SMEs or Corporates by Ivan Ho, Paddy Tan, Rajasekaran Teagarajan, and Peter Ho
16:30 - 18:00: Networking with Light Refreshment
BOOTHS
This event may have all the solutions to your business problems. Representatives from the following companies will be around if you have any queries on the following business problems:
Looking to work/invest in early stage innovative startups?
Tap into BEYOND4’s Accelerator pool of startups in the Malaysian ecosystem.
Looking to kickstart your journey as an entrepreneur?
Find out more about Pre-accelerator and Accelerator programmes. The MyStartUp Pre-Accelerator is exclusively designed for pre-seed and early-stage startups that are serious about achieving impactful customer proof-points while building and validating ideas & business models.
Directly access our pool of international & local mentors, innovation hubs, resources and market exposure with extended post-programme and funding opportunities as perks of the programme.
Check out details of this programme during the session! This is an initiative by Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI), powered by CRADLE.
Looking to digitally transform your business operations?
Come explore Zoho's full suite of digital tools solutions and get up to USD100 product credits for trial (exclusively for events’ attendees).
Looking for the best and brightest talent in Malaysia?
Talk to our Global Strategic Partners (GSP) representative who can help you to build your team.
Looking to upskill your existing talent?
Speak to the representative from Knowledgecom to learn more about certified and corporate training.
Feel free to explore our dedicated booths for each entity and how they can address your business’s unique needs. There will also be a networking session with refreshments where you can network with like-minded peers to see how your business can work and grow together.
Join us if you would like to:
Explore how SMEs/ corporates can diversify risks and innovate with startups
Explore how startups build digital bridges in various industries
Explore how innovation can happen and the integration with the current operations
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Existing business owners looking for new ways to revamp their traditional business model and operations
Business owners that are looking to diversify their portfolio and expand the markets they are in
Startups looking to work with corporates and tapping into national resources
Moderator & Speakers
About Ivan Ho (Moderator)
Coming from a background in Digital Marketing with experience in the B2B Cloud SaaS Tech space, focusing on market expansion in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, Ivan's main expertise lies in company growth strategies through forging mutually beneficial partnerships and lead generation campaigns. Ivan has also managed to built an extensive business network throughout his career as well as volunteering in networking organisations like Young Corporate Malaysians.
About Khoo Chia Ching (Speaker)
Chia Ching is the Regional Marketing Manager at Zoho Corporation. Zoho's software spans more than 50+ apps in nearly every major business category, including sales, marketing, customer support, accounting and back-office operations, and an array of productivity and collaboration tools, enabling companies to transform the way they work.
Based in Singapore, Chia Ching helps businesses to implement services and plan projects effectively. He has also appeared on numerous digital panellist sessions, advocating the importance of customer experience and digitalisation, and how software solutions remain at the forefront of many recent digital implementation.
About Jeslin Bay (Speaker)
Jeslin Bay is the Managing Partner of BlackStorm Consulting. As a business scaler, she has expertise in business partnerships, human resources, market-entry, and business structuring in Southeast Asia. She also co-founded a fashion brand, SHINE APART, which specialises in loud outerwear stylish yet professional pieces. Jeslin is also a Director of Global Strategic Partners that provides premium Talent-as-a-service solutions to business owners and teams.
As a consultant, Jeslin conducts deep analytical dives into target subject matter, both internally and externally. Her responsibilities also include formulating frameworks and business tools to provide objective and innovative solutions to the clientele, mentees of various startup accelerator programmes and internal business development of her organisations.
About Paddy Tan (Speaker)
Paddy advises business leaders on strategic planning, rapid scaling, growth and positioning, helping them increase profitability and pivot their businesses to gain a competitive advantage in their respective industries. Paddy was the technical founder of a mobile security software startup, which he sold it in 2011 after 6 years of operating. His vast experience (>20 years) working with startups, government authorities and deal makers have made him the go-to person for fixing and solving challenges in the IoT, FinTech, Education, and Platform ecosystems.
Paddy is also known in the industry as a Fixer, leading a team to solve complex challenges within a 100 days’ timeframe.
About Rajasekaran Teagarajan (Speaker)
VKK Rajasekaran Teagarajan is the Managing Director for VKK Diversified Holdings Sdn Bhd, family company with interest in Diversified fields such as Hospitality, Properties, Palm Oil Plantation and Textiles.
He was involved in a start up company called EBQuestGlobal Services S/B, which was involved in E-Business Corporate Training and Distribution of EC-Council programs to various countries namely Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Philippines and India.
Rajasekaran has promoted Entrepreneurship among youth aged between 25 and 40 of age by organizing seminars, forums and exhibitions and enhancing network among peers. He is also the founder of the Malaysian Association of Asean Young Entrepreneurs or MAAYE, and successfully organized the 1st Malaysian Asean Young Entrepreneurs Forum 2015 with collaboration with Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and ASEAN Business Advisory Council.
He is heading the Industry 4.0 Association Malaysia where advancement, promotion and implementation of the Fourth Revolution programs for the country’s blueprint is being conducted.
About Peter Ho (Speaker)
Peter Ho is the Managing Partner & Head of SEA Business Strategy for Quocent Sdn Bhd. He is also World Consumers’ Protection Chamber of Commerce Vice President & Head of Strategy. Peter has over 25 years’ experience with established C Level Engagement, Strategy, Program Development & Account Management both Retail and Enterprise Business. Peter also has experience in Telco, Channel Management, Fintech and Customer Experience.
For any enquiries, please reach out to media@blackstormco.asia