Forbes Asia 100 To Watch Forum

FORBES ASIA 100 TO WATCH FORUM
Defying The Odds

Since 2021, Forbes Asia has published three editions of the 100 to Watch list, which spotlights notable small companies and startups on the rise across the Asia-Pacific region. Under the theme "Defying The Odds," the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch Forum will convene founders, CEOs and senior executives from the 100 to Watch companies, leading VCs, top investors and members of selected Forbes lists to discuss strategies for navigating challenges and achieving profitable growth amid a tougher funding environment.

Since 2021, Forbes Asia has published three editions of the 100 to Watch list, which spotlights notable small companies and startups on the rise in Asia-Pacific region. Under the theme "Defying The Odds," the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch Forum will convene founders, CEOs and senior executives from the 100 to Watch companies, leading VCs, top investors and members of selected Forbes lists to discuss strategies for navigating challenges and achieving profitable growth amid a tougher funding environment.

SPEAKERS

Koh Boon Hwee

Chairman, Altara Ventures, Chairman, SGX Group

Jenny Lee

Senior Managing Partner, Granite Asia

David Su

Founding Managing Partner, Matrix Partners China

Amit Anand

Founding Partner and Managing Director, Jungle Ventures

Gregory Van

Cofounder and CEO, Endowus

Victor Ching

Founder and CEO, Miso

Roshni Mahtani Cheung

Founder and Group CEO, The Parentinc

Theodoric Chew

Cofounder and CEO, Intellect

Tan Min-Han

Founder and CEO, Lucence

Kamarul A Muhamed

Founder and Group CEO, Aerodyne

Brian Cu

Cofounder and CEO, SariSuki

Larry Ridwan

Founder and CEO, Fresh Factory

Kawal Preet

President – Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA), FedEx Express

Justin Doebele

Editor and Vice President – Content, Forbes Asia

Rana Wehbe Watson

Special Projects Director, Forbes Asia

John Kang

Associate Editor, Forbes Asia

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AGENDA

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 12:30 – 19:00 (Singapore time)

12:30

Registration

14:00

Welcome Remarks

14:15

Session I: What's Next?

As startups and small businesses around the globe navigate an increasingly more competitive environment, a panel of 100 to Watch list alumni share their success stories and strategies for the future. How do they sustain their growth and continue innovating? What hurdles are they expecting next?

Moderated by John Kang, Associate Editor, Forbes Asia

Confirmed speakers:
Theodoric Chew, Cofounder and CEO, Intellect
Victor Ching, Founder and CEO, Miso
Roshni Mahtani Cheung, Founder and Group CEO, The Parentinc
Gregory Van, Cofounder and CEO, Endowus

15:00

Session II: FedEx Small Business Grant Contest

Selected from the latest 100 to Watch list, four founders will pitch LIVE to a panel of judges.

Brian Cu, Cofounder and CEO, SariSuki
Kamarul A Muhamed, Founder and Group CEO, Aerodyne
Larry Ridwan, Founder and CEO, Fresh Factory
Tan Min-Han, Founder and CEO, Lucence

15:30

Coffee and Networking Break

16:00

Session III: AMA - The VC Edition

A moderated ‘Ask Me Anything’ session where founders in the audience get the opportunity to interact with some of the region’s top VCs. What do investors look for? What is their advice to building a business amid shrinking funding and economic uncertainty? How is the ‘end of cheap money’ affecting the VCs’ decision-making process in Asia? This session will provide a valuable insight into the VCs’ thought process.

Moderated by Rana Wehbe Watson, Special Projects Director, Forbes Asia

Confirmed speakers:
Amit Anand, Founding Partner and Managing Director, Jungle Ventures
Jenny Lee, Senior Managing Partner, Granite Asia
David Su, Founding Managing Partner, Matrix Partners China