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Saturday, September 9, 2023
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
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ACE Ideation Centre
LaunchPad @ One-north
79 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #01-13
Singapore 139955 (Map)
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Exclusively organised for NUS Business School community!
BIZAlum is proud to partner with Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) – the national voice for Singapore startup ecosystem, to present the inaugural ‘From Insight to Investment: A Deep Dive into Singapore’s Startup Scene’ workshop.
Tickets are selling fast! Limited seats left. Don’t miss the opportunity! Sign up NOW and immerse yourself in an exciting morning, diving deep into Singapore’s thriving entrepreneurial landscape.
Workshop highlights:
- Trends, Opportunities and Strategies: Master the entrepreneurial landscape in Singapore, including promising sectors, funding opportunities, investors and vibrant startup community.
- Industry Experts: Engage in networking opportunities to learn from and connect with startup founders, seasoned investors, and representatives from ACE.
- Special Privileges: Discover exclusive benefits for members of NUS Business School community.
Exclusive benefits:
- Enjoy a complimentary first-year membership to access ACE full scale entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- Gain access to overseas startup markets through ACE program.
- Opportunity to support foreign founders in establishing innovative tech or venture-backed startups in Singapore.
Pricing:
| $50 |
Regular rate for Business School alumni |
| $35 |
Subsidized rate for Business School students |
* Tickets are non-refundable. You may contact Jin Jing (jin_jing@nus.edu.sg) should you wish to transfer your ticket to another attendee.
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Kau Yi Ming
Venture Partner, Krux Asia
Yi Ming, an Angel School Fellow and Investment Committee Member, began angel investing in 2017, having personally invested in over 10 startups and helped deploy more than US$4M in capital. He previously managed Grab’s GrabRentals, making it one of Singapore’s largest rental fleets and raising over US$1Bn in funding. With 15 years of experience in tech innovation and startups, Yi Ming also founded marketing analytics and education startups and has worked in investment, military, and consulting. He’s the founder and Venture Partner of Krux Asia, a venture-building studio, and acts as a strategic advisor to TechStorm, Smobler Studios, and several other startups. He holds a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois.
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Cao Liang
Founder and Solution Strategist, Qubit Dynamics
NUS MBA2014
Cao Liang is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and founder of Qubit Dynamics, aiming to revolutionize the enterprise application market with AI and cloud native technologies. He previously worked at Microsoft, overseeing sales for large enterprises and governments, and developing strategic partnerships. Before that, he served as a Senior Account Manager at Schneider Electric, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit within a corporate context. Holding an MBA from the National University of Singapore and a bachelor’s degree from Zhe Jiang University, Cao combines deep tech knowledge with business expertise. His passion for coding and exploring new technologies is matched by his commitment to business excellence and strategic vision.
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Lenard, Tan Wei Zhuang
Founder and CEO, Ailytics
NUS MBA2021
Lenard has developed video analytics solutions that can operate in harsh and dynamic environments to help companies in industrial sectors enhance their operational safety, productivity, and security. Prior to starting Ailytics, Lenard was with Boeing’s Digital Analytics division, leading global teams of more than 100 people and building solutions that automatically optimize flight routes and rosters for airlines in various roles from engineering to consulting and project management. He strongly believes in working smart, playing hard culture, and appreciates any good memes. He holds an MBA degree from the National University of Singapore.
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Jerrick Tee
Assistant Director, Startup & Ecosystem Development, Action Community for Entrepreneurship
Moderator
Jerrick heads the International Ecosystem & Startup Development in Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE). Prior to his current role, he was the Program Head at NUS Enterprise, spearheading Deeptech & startup venture creation, ecosystem programmes (with over 15 cities, 300 startups), focusing on sustainability and societal impact, including UNDP, Citi Foundation, RaiSE, Hitachi, CapitaLand, Comfort Delgro and Wilhelmsen. He was also an entrepreneur, having co-founded Hearty Creatives, a nonprofit on a mission to build a sustainable eco-system for nonprofits and charity organisation in Singapore.
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9.30am - 10.30am
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On-site Visit to ACE Ideation Centre
Introduction to ACE and Singapore entrepreneurial ecosystem
Technologies showcasing by Startup founders
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10.30am - 12pm
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Panel Discussion: Angel Investing in Early-stage Startups
Learn about how ACE’s program connects aspiring entrepreneurs with high-net-worth individuals willing to invest funds into promising startup ventures
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12pm - 1pm
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Networking Lunch
Make invaluable connections with startup founders, seasoned investors, and ACE’s expert representatives
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Co-organized by
  
BIZAlum is a dedicated alumni office in NUS Business School, we strive to establish meaningful relationships by value adding to our alumni community. To find out more about BIZAlum, click here.
ACE is established in 2003 by the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry and re-launched as a private sector-led, non-profit organization in 2014. ACE is the national voice for the Singapore startup ecosystem, and a key trade association representing the interests of startups in Singapore. To find out more about ACE, click here.
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