FORBES ASIA 100 TO WATCH FORUM
Defying The Odds

FORBES ASIA 100 TO WATCH FORUM
Defying The Odds

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 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.

image

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Koh Boon Hwee
Koh Boon Hwee
Chairman, Altara Ventures, Chairman, SGX Group
Jenny Lee
Jenny Lee
Senior Managing Partner, Granite Asia
David Su
David Su
Founding Managing Partner, Matrix Partners China
Amit Anand
Amit Anand
Founding Partner and Managing Director, Jungle Ventures
Gregory Van
Gregory Van
Cofounder and CEO, Endowus
Victor Ching
Victor Ching
Founder and CEO, Miso
Roshni Mahtani Cheung
Roshni Mahtani Cheung
Founder and Group CEO, The Parentinc
Theodoric Chew
Theodoric Chew
Cofounder and CEO, Intellect
Tan Min-Han
Tan Min-Han
Founder and CEO, Lucence
Kamarul A Muhamed
Kamarul A Muhamed
Founder and Group CEO, Aerodyne
Brian Cu
Brian Cu
Cofounder and CEO, SariSuki
Larry Ridwan
Larry Ridwan
Founder and CEO, Fresh Factory
Kawal Preet
Kawal Preet
President – Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA), FedEx Express
Justin Doebele
Justin Doebele
Editor and Vice President – Content, Forbes Asia
Rana Wehbe Watson
Rana Wehbe Watson
Special Projects Director, Forbes Asia
John Kang
John Kang
Associate Editor, Forbes Asia
image

AGENDA

AGENDA

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

16:45

Session IV: FedEx Small Business Grant Contest - Results Announcement

Presented by Kawal Preet, President – Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA), FedEx Express

17:00

Session V: In Conversation with Koh Boon Hwee, Chairman, Altara Ventures, Chairman, SGX Group

Moderated by Justin Doebele, Editor and Vice President - Content, Forbes Asia

17:30

Closing Remarks and Group Photo

17:35 - 19:00

Networking Cocktails

image

100 TO WATCH COMPANIES

100 TO WATCH COMPANIES

100 TO WATCH COMPANIES

2023 List

2023 List

2023 List

2022 List

2022 List

2022 List

2021 List

2021 List

2021 List

image
image

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

image
imageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimage
image

HIGHLIGHTS

(click to view)

HIGHLIGHTS

(click to view)

HIGHLIGHTS

(click to view)

2024

2024

2024

image

CONTACT

CONTACT

CONTACT

General & Sponsorship Inquiries

Tina Wee
info@forbesasia.com.sg

General & Sponsorship Inquiries

Tina Wee
info@forbesasia.com.sg

General & Sponsorship Inquiries

Tina Wee
info@forbesasia.com.sg

Registration

Clarabelle Chaw
reg@forbesasia.com.sg

Registration

Clarabelle Chaw
reg@forbesasia.com.sg

Registration

Clarabelle Chaw
reg@forbesasia.com.sg

Speaking Opportunities

Janelle Kuah
speakers@forbesasia.com.sg

Speaking Opportunities

Janelle Kuah
speakers@forbesasia.com.sg

Speaking Opportunities

Janelle Kuah
speakers@forbesasia.com.sg