Cherilyn is a trained accountant and serial entrepreneur with ventures in F&B, marketing, and e-commerce. She founded AsiaLawNetwork.com in 2015 and Tessaract.io in 2018, raising $6M from VCs and investors. Now based in the UK, she is focused on expanding her business and embracing new opportunities.

Nichol Ng is CEO of X-Inc Pte Ltd, a food business group since 1934. She co-founded The Food Bank Singapore in 2012, serving over 300,000 underprivileged. A recognized philanthropist, she holds leadership roles in various organizations and has received honors, including Forbes Asia’s Heroes of Philanthropy. Nichol values life lessons as a legacy for her children.

Vineet Agarwal is the CEO of Validus Capital, leading SME lending expansion in Singapore with tailored financing solutions. Previously, he drove Data & AI initiatives at DBS Bank’s Consumer Banking division and spent a decade at American Express, holding various positions in the payments sector. Vineet focuses on fostering sustainable growth and supporting local businesses.

Yim Cheng is a visionary leader in digital transformation with extensive global experience across 20+ countries. Her expertise spans government, real estate, transportation, and agriculture. With a focus on R&D, technology vendors, and digital buyers, she guides organizations in leveraging digital technologies for sustainable growth. Yim is dedicated to inspiring others to embrace technology for value creation and a sustainable future.

Dex is an AI and data science innovator with nearly two decades of experience in finance, IoT, and biomedical research. As an algorithmic trader, he uses machine learning to develop automated strategies that deliver strong returns. Dex co-founded a fintech start-up in 2015 focused on cryptocurrencies and blockchain. He also mentors start-ups through programs like National GRIP and previously worked as a bioinformatics researcher at an A*STAR institute.

Joshua is an Investor at January Capital, a US$300 million B2B-focused venture fund specializing in early-stage equity and growth-stage debt. The firm partners with ambitious founders in the APAC region. Passionate about innovation in SaaS, enterprise software, and AI/ML, Joshua focuses on identifying high-potential companies and providing strategic guidance to help founders scale, contributing to the firm's mission of accelerating growth and empowering visionary entrepreneurs in tech.

With a background in nuclear engineering and a passion for sustainability, he has spent over a decade in the corporate and energy sectors, excelling in sales performance, software innovation, business transformation, and change management. He advocates for nuclear energy and the circular economy, ventures into startups, and actively mentors, coaches, speaks publicly, and engages in pro-bono activities. Sports are also a personal passion.

Addison is a dedicated R&D engineer and project management expert with a passion for innovation and excellence. Outside of the technical domain, Addison enjoys exploring creative avenues and devising impactful solutions to contribute to a better world. With a commitment to collaboration and problem-solving, Addison brings expertise and enthusiasm to drive new ideas and meaningful progress.

Previously a product manager at a climate tech start-up, he pursued his own project, working on it part-time for two years and later full-time. Realizing the idea wasn’t ready to scale, he returned to the sustainability space by joining Schneider Electric. As a leader in sustainability and digital innovation, Schneider aligns with his passion for impactful solutions at the intersection of these fields, reflecting his commitment to advancing a sustainable and digital future.

Alvin’s career focuses on bridging healthcare, engineering, and business to drive innovation and adoption of medical technology. Currently, at Biomedia, a leading biomedical distributor in APAC, he leads strategic initiatives transforming market access for healthcare solutions. Previously, he spearheaded healthcare investments across APAC at Plug and Play Tech Center, a global venture capital and corporate innovation platform. His unique expertise supports his passion for advancing healthcare.

Mark is the Co-Founder of Biofourmis, a digital health leader partnering with healthcare systems and pharmaceutical companies to transform care and drug development. With over eight years of expertise in product design, solution implementation, customer acquisition, investor relations, and fundraising, he mentors aspiring entrepreneurs to help them achieve success while fostering the startup ecosystem.

Dr. Vaisagh VT, co-founder and CEO of impress.ai, earned his PhD in AI agents at NTU, Singapore, and later co-founded impress.ai in 2017 to transform global recruitment with engaging AI solutions. Initially the technical founder, he now leads as CEO, driven by a passion for using AI to create a fairer and more equitable world.

Clara Kwan, Chief Sustainability Officer at the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, leads innovative strategies to guide companies toward sustainable practices. She integrates ESG principles across operations and advises on sustainability, investments, and social impact, driving strategic decision-making and portfolio management.

Aditya has 25+ years of experience delivering complex electrical and automation projects across industries like datacenters, power systems, and commercial buildings. A certified coach with nearly a decade of mentoring experience, he is passionate about sustainability, green initiatives, and people development. He currently serves as East Asia Transportation Segment Director and Sales Excellence Lead for the Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric.

An entrepreneur and innovator, he describes himself as a lazy person, which drives his pursuit of efficiency without compromising on quality in his work. He is deeply passionate about the planet, its people, and finding ways to restore balance to the global challenges humanity faces. Open to challenges and new perspectives, he welcomes meaningful discussions on a wide range of topics.

Dr. George-Cristian Potrivitu, co-founder and CTO of Aliena, specializes in plasma physics and satellite propulsion. He leads the development of Aliena's MUSIC Hall effect thruster and pioneered the self-ignition concept for low-powered thrusters launched in 2022. Recognized by the Electric Rocket Propulsion Society, he has collaborated with global institutions like JAXA, CNRS, and NTU. Beyond work, he enjoys teaching, astronomy, cooking, and painting.

A specialist in Extended Reality and Spatial Computing, Mr. Lionel got invited to mentor and advise entrepreneurs when his own XR start-up iMMERSiVELY was acquired during COVID-19 to embark on the Web3 journey. Today, aside from presenting at conferences and adjunct lecturing at SMU, he consults clients on immersive content strategy and innovation.

Mr. PangToon Tan is a Board Member of the Singapore Association for the Deaf, contributing to its Human Resources and Funding Development Committees. As a mentor with the Singapore Leaders Network (SGLN), NTU Mentorship Community, and NUS GRIP, Mr. PangToon Tan draws on nearly 20 years of experience in Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices and 15 years in Electronics. Previously, Mr. PangToon Tan was Vice President of Operations across Asia Pacific.

Meet Mr. Jason, the founder and CEO of Scent by SIX, a visionary entrepreneur and now a dedicated law student. Mr. Jason has a passion for creating fragrances that evoke emotion. He has collaborated with iconic brands like Singapore Airlines and Eu Yan Sang. His achievements include being honored with the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2022. Connect with Mr. Jason to explore collaborations, mentorship opportunities, or meaningful conversations to make a lasting impact together.

Roderick Chia is an innovator, entrepreneur, and educator, serving as CSO, CTO, and Board Member at Oyika. He founded rodVENTURE, mentors at NTU, and advises on investments at Raw Ventures. With leadership roles across multiple firms, he drives innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.