Zetrix/MX Global | Cofounder/CEO

Dato’ Fadzli Shah is a respected figure in the ASEAN tech landscape, with extensive experience across blockchain, venture capital and digital economy development. He previously served as Chief Strategy Officer at Malaysia Digital Economy (MDEC), where he led national-level strategies to accelerate digital transformation.

Currently, he is known as the Co-Founder of Zetrix, the layer-1 public blockchain built to support secure digital identity, AI-powered services and cross-border integration, where he plays an active role in shaping the platform’s strategic direction.
He is a graduate of University College London, London Business School and Harvard University.

StoreHub | Founder/CEO

Wai Hong Fong is the Chieftain and Cofounder of StoreHub, the fast-growing SaaS platform equipping over 18,000 retail and F&B businesses across Southeast Asia to automate and scale successfully.

He leads from the trenches, relentlessly focused on building systems, in tech and in teams, that deliver real-world impact. Known for valuing momentum over perfection and clarity over fluff, Wai Hong fosters a culture of high execution and continuous growth.

An obsessive gamer, dedicated PMTS skier, and longevity experimenter, he brings a unique blend of strategic depth and playful rebellion to the challenges of scaling a business. Wai Hong is driven by the belief that businesses should be both profitable and purposeful, built with hustle and humility.

Amazon Web Services | Senior Investor Manager

Ghaz is the Senior Investor Manager for Amazon Web Services helping founders scale globally through technology, mentorship, and venture partnerships. As AWS announced its historic MYR 29.2 billion investment in Malaysia, he continues to play a pivotal role in driving cloud adoption and ecosystem growth in the region.

Before AWS, Ghazanfar was the first Pakistani founder backed by Antler and played a key role in Careem’s expansion — the MENA region’s ride-hailing unicorn later acquired by Uber for over $3B. He has also worked across telecom and FMCG sectors in business development and sales.

A published author of Bytes Beyond Borders, Ghaz is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs, mentoring high-growth startups across ASEAN and MENA, and bridging innovation communities across emerging markets.

microLEAP | Partner/COO

Matthew Fernandez, COO and Designated Partner of microLEAP, manages operations for Malaysia’s leading P2P financing platform microLEAP, regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia. With over 10 years of experience in financial services, he has driven microLEAP to disburse over RM200 million since 2019. In early 2024, microLEAP disbursed RM46.56 million across 78 notes, showcasing its growth and increasing demand for alternative financing solutions, supporting MSMEs across Malaysia.

He has actively contributed to Malaysia’s fintech ecosystem, serving as a Committee Member in the Fintech Association of Malaysia (FAOM) for two consecutive terms, as SC’s Recognised Digital Market Operator Association (RDMA) ExCo Member (2024-2026), and as a Board Member of Sunway University College’s Academic and Investment Advisory Board (AIAB) since 2020.

Salesforce | Territory Account Executive

(WIP)

Gobi Partners | Managing Director

Meet Hisham — Managing Director at Gobi Partners, where he leads early-stage and growth investments across Southeast Asia. Before joining Gobi, he co-founded Amsara, a blockchain startup pioneering the tokenisation of real-world assets. His career spans global finance and private equity, including his role at Baring Private Equity Asia (now part of EQT Partners), where he helped execute major deals such as the landmark US$1.6 billion sale of Interplex to Blackstone.

Hisham also served as Senior Portfolio Manager at Bank Negara Malaysia, overseeing multi-asset portfolios across Asia, the US, and Europe, and has held investment and advisory roles at ADV Partners, Navis Capital Partners, PwC, and the Strategic Investment Group. An MIT Sloan MBA and Georgetown graduate, he is also a CFA charterholder and a CPA, bringing both depth and breadth of expertise to the table.

Qualgro | General Partner

Weisheng Neo is a General Partner at Qualgro, where he leads the investment team with a focus on SaaS, FinTech, and EdTech. Since joining in 2018, he has spearheaded investments in several regional market leaders including EngageRocket, ErudiFi, Convosight, and Accredify.

Before Qualgro, Weisheng built broad international experience across leadership, strategy, and investment. He was Head of Southeast Asia at upGrad, a Global Leadership Associate at Alibaba Group in China, and worked in strategy consulting with The Parthenon Group in India and Singapore. He also gained exposure to global finance as an Investment Banking Summer Associate at Goldman Sachs.

RHL/TalentCorp | Founding Partner/Director

Raja Hamzah Abidin Bin Raja Nong Chik is the Founding Partner of RHL Ventures, a Southeast Asian investment firm specializing in growth capital. With experience at Guoco Group focusing on IPO and pre-IPO investments across Asia and the U.S., he also held roles at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Raja Hamzah is also on the boards of TalentCorp Malaysia and Move Digital, contributing to Malaysia’s talent and digital sectors.

Monk’s Hill Ventures | Managing Partner

Kuo-Yi Lim is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Monk’s Hill Ventures, a leading early-stage venture capital firm in Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, he has backed standout startups including Ninja Van, Padlet, KKday, Rainforest, UrbanMetry, GoGet, and Hypefast. Previously, he was CEO of Infocomm Investments, a US$200M global venture fund, where he led investments in global successes such as Twilio (NYSE:TWLO), Quid, and Gengo. Earlier in his career, Kuo-Yi co-founded SportsHook and held key roles at startups like Encentuate (acquired by IBM) and Reputation Technologies.

Beyond venture investing, Kuo-Yi actively shapes Singapore’s innovation ecosystem as a board member of Great Eastern Holdings, SG Growth Capital, and SVCA, and serves on statutory boards including IMDA, HPB, and IPOS. Holding a bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD in Electrical Engineering from MIT, Kuo-Yi combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, making him a driving force in technology and entrepreneurship across Asia.

500 Global | General Partner

Shahril Ibrahim is a seasoned venture capitalist with over US$400M in technology investments and a strong track record of building bridges between Asia and Silicon Valley. As the Founding Head of Khazanah Americas, he established the fund’s presence in the US, evaluating over 400 private companies and 100 funds annually, and backing high-growth opportunities in enterprise, cloud, SaaS, and consumer tech.

Today, as General Partner at 500 Global, Shahril continues to invest in fast-growing technology companies while shaping the future of innovation across the region.With a background that spans NASA Ames, Boss Films, and multiple startups including Wokitalk, Shahril combines deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial experience. He has served on boards and advisory roles with firms such as General Fusion, The Hive Southeast Asia, and Rhythm & Hues, and remains passionate about deep technologies like AI, robotics, blockchain, and autonomous systems. Armed with a double degree in Engineering & Economics from Harvey Mudd College and a Master’s in Computer Science from USC, Shahril brings rare insights into how disruptive technologies will transform industries and the future of work.

Skyechip | CTO/Cofounder

Chee Hak Teh (郑誌学) brings over 20 years of expertise in the semiconductor industry. He began his career with Intel, spending 12 years in Malaysia and the US in various technical roles, contributing to a wide range of IPs, microprocessors, chipsets, and SoC products. He later joined Altera (now Intel), where he served as Principal Engineer and Chief Architect for FPGA products. His areas of specialization include system memory hierarchy, 2.5D/3D interconnects and chiplets, computing and heterogeneous acceleration, as well as multiple generations of high-speed interconnect protocols such as DDR, PCIe, USB, SATA, and FSB.

Chee Hak earned his BSEE with First Class Honours from the University of Science, Malaysia (USM). He is the holder of more than 40 US patents and has published over a dozen papers globally.

iMotorbike | Cofounder/CEO

Gil Carmo is the Co-founder and CEO of iMotorbike, a leading e-commerce platform specializing in the pre-owned motorbike market in Southeast Asia.

Gil Carmo’s entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 12 when he started selling mobile phones online through mIRC chat rooms, sparking his passion for e-commerce and digital business. After earning his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Gil was invited to establish the Chamber of Commerce of Portugal in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. At the same time, he took on the leadership role at Saigon Interiors, a factory producing high-end goods for prestigious clients worldwide.

His career took him to Lazada Malaysia as Project Manager, where he built and optimized key operational departments. He then joined ShopBack as Country Manager, leading the company’s expansion into Malaysia. Under his leadership, ShopBack achieved a remarkable milestone, reaching 4 million GMV within just a year of operation in Malaysia.

Gil founded iMotorbike in 2016, initially a motorbike-focused news portal and classifieds platform in Kuala Lumpur. The company quickly became Southeast Asia’s leading online marketplace for motorbike dealers, raising $850K in early funding. In 2021, iMotorbike pivoted to directly buying and selling motorbikes, meeting growing demand in the preowned market. With significant expansion, the company opened its first store, entered the Vietnamese market, and launched innovative solutions to improve operations, having raised a total of USD 15M to date.

Nuren Group | Founder/CEO

Petrina Goh began her career as a consultant with Accenture Consulting. She joined CIMB Investment Bank to lead a USD 600 million investment portfolio, focusing on deal evaluation in the technology sector.

Driven by her passion for technology and business, she founded Nuren Group in 2013 — a community and commerce platform for Southeast Asian women in the parenting space. Today, it connects over 5 million mothers across the region. Backed by corporates and venture firms, Nuren Group is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSX) of Australia, and has earned accolades including the APICTA Malaysia Award 2017, Jumpstarter Top 12 Best Startup 2019, and Top 15 Exciting Startup Malaysia 2016.

A recipient of the MVCA Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Award 2018 and INTI Alumni Young Entrepreneur Award 2016, Petrina is also a keynote speaker and advocate for women in tech. Beyond Nuren Group, she advises high-growth ventures such as Care Ventures Group and ItsHerbs, focusing on scaling strategy, digital transformation, and partnerships to build Asia’s leading holistic healthcare ecosystem.

Ninja Van MY | Country Head

Lin Zheng is the Chief Executive Officer of Ninja Van Malaysia, where his leadership reflects the company’s commitment to operational excellence and talent development. He first joined Ninja Van as Vice President of Regional Operations, overseeing warehouse functions across six key markets: Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand. In 2018, he transitioned to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Malaysia, where he directed day-to-day operations before being appointed CEO.
Prior to Ninja Van, Lin Zheng built his career in management consulting and telecommunications. He is a Cum Laude graduate of Singapore Management University, holding a Bachelor of Business Management and Accountancy.

Xendit MY

Zian is the Chief Product Officer of Xendit Malaysia, where he leads the charge in architecting high-scale, secure payment systems that power thousands of businesses across Southeast Asia. With nearly a decade of experience spanning software development, data analytics, and capital markets, he brings a rare blend of technical depth and business acumen to the fintech space.

As the co-founder and founding CTO of Payex, he spearheaded product innovations such as recurring payments and seamless delivery integrations—transformative features that helped scale the company from just 2 merchants to over 4,000 in under four years. His track record of building reliable, scalable systems is underpinned by hands-on leadership and a commitment to purposeful innovation.

3Cat | Cofounder/CEO

(WIP)

Collektr

Adlin Yusman is the Founder and CEO of Collektr, a next-generation livestream and AI-powered collectibles marketplace that’s transforming how trading cards, comics, and pop-culture items are discovered, authenticated, and sold. Under his leadership, Collektr has grown rapidly across Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States—building a community of over 50,000 collectors, powering thousands of livestream auctions, and introducing proprietary AI tools for authentication and pricing.

Before founding Collektr, Adlin served as Managing Director of Endeavor Malaysia, part of the global network that supports high-impact entrepreneurs. A serial founder with ventures spanning technology, retail, and fintech, he is passionate about bridging innovation with culture—empowering creators, collectors, and entrepreneurs to unlock new forms of value through storytelling, technology, and community.

Endeavor Malaysia | Managing Director

Shan Li Tay is the Managing Director of Endeavor Malaysia, where she drives the mission of supporting and accelerating the growth of high-impact entrepreneurs. With over 25 years of experience spanning corporate leadership and startups, she brings deep expertise in business and growth strategy, particularly in the technology sector.

A Chartered Accountant by training, Shan Li spent over 15 years in banking and finance before venturing into entrepreneurship. She co-founded Babydash, one of Malaysia’s pioneering e-commerce platforms for the mum and baby industry, and founded Swipeless, a singles platform that connects people in real life. She is also a Partner at ScaleUp Malaysia, helping nurture and invest in promising startups.

Cradle Fund | Senior Vice President

Harminder Singh, Senior Vice President at Cradle, leads the SUPER Project Management Office (SUPER PMO), overseeing the implementation of the Malaysia Startup Ecosystem Roadmap (SUPER) and driving corporate innovation initiatives.

With more than two decades of experience across MNCs, GLCs, SMEs, and startups, he is deeply committed to advancing innovation, strengthening early-stage funding, and accelerating ecosystem growth through the Cradle Innovation Advisory (CIA) and the Angel Tax Incentive Office (ATIO).

TalentCorp | COO

Siva Kumeren A Narayanan is the Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO) at TalentCorp, a role he has held since July 2021. With 28 years of leadership experience spanning both the private and public sectors, Siva specializes in digital technology, product development, talent building, organizational improvement, and human resources.

As GCOO, he plays a key role in translating corporate vision into actionable projects, collaborating with business leaders and policymakers to drive impactful initiatives. He also leads flagship programmes such as the LIFE AT WORK Awards (LAWA), showcasing his commitment to advancing workplace transformation and talent development in Malaysia.

NCIA | CEO

Mohd Haris Kader Sultan is the Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA), where he leads efforts to drive sustainable economic growth, regional development, and investment across the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER). With extensive experience in strategy, investment, and public–private collaboration, he is committed to transforming the NCER into a dynamic hub for innovation, talent, and inclusive prosperity.

Jelawang | Head of Transformation

Radin Faizal Arif is Senior Vice President of Investments at Khazanah Nasional, where he leads initiatives under Dana Impak to strengthen Malaysia’s venture capital ecosystem. He also serves as Secretariat Head of the Malaysia Venture Capital Roadmap (MVCR 2024–2030) on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, coordinating national efforts to develop a robust policy, funding and regulatory framework for venture capital.

He is also Head of Transformation at Jelawang Capital, Malaysia’s National Fund-of-Funds, where he oversees key programmes such as the Emerging Managers Programme (EMP) and Regional Managers Initiative (RMI). These initiatives support the growth of Malaysian fund managers, attract global partners and mobilise catalytic capital into promising ventures.

Radin was previously seconded to the Ministry of Finance and co-led Malaysia’s pioneering US$1.3 billion Sustainability Sukuk issuance and advised on the restructuring of strategic national infrastructure assets. Radin holds a double degree in Commerce and Economics from the Australian National University.

MDEC | Vice President

Wan Murdani is a Vice President at MDEC and currently leads the Digital Adoption Division, driving digital entrepreneurship, talent development, and infrastructure to support Malaysia’s digital economy. During the Economic Transformation Program (ETP), he led an Entry Point Project that positioned Malaysia as a Data Centre Hub, growing the industry’s market size by over 20% annually from 2010 to 2015. With over 25 years of experience, Wan plays a key role in aligning national digital initiatives with industry growth.

Currently, MDEC oversees grants like the Digital Content Grant (DCG) 2024/2025, which supports local creative content development, and the Malaysia Digital Catalyst Grant (MDCG) and Export Grant (MDXG), offering up to RM1 million to drive digital innovation and global expansion.

BFM Radio | Producer & Broadcaster

Roshan Kanesan is a Producer and Broadcaster at BFM 89.9, Malaysia’s leading business and current affairs station. In his second stint with BFM, he focuses on the startup, SME, and entrepreneur ecosystem through the Enterprise team, hosting shows like Open for Business—spotlighting entrepreneurs and business leaders—and Enterprise Explores, a daily program that helps listeners make sense of the ever-changing world of business.

Previously, Roshan was a Licensed Financial Planner and HRDC-Certified Trainer with Jirnexu Advisory. Earlier in his career, he hosted flagship shows including The Breakfast Grille, The Morning Brief, and Ringgit & Sense. Beyond BFM, he also creates digital content and moderates events, panels, and discussions.

Digital News Asia

Karamjit Singh is the Founder and CEO of Digital News Asia, established with a mission to provide insightful and analytical coverage to help grow the tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia. With over two decades of experience in journalism, including leading roles at The Edge, Karamjit is recognized as one of Malaysia’s top technology journalists, earning awards for his impactful coverage in the telecommunications and outsourcing sectors. His expertise makes him a trusted voice in the region’s tech landscape.