These investors will be bringing their deep industry experience to the table to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses

Our yearly flagship conference Echelon Asia Summit is not just a great chance for founders from all over the region to share their war stories; it’s also a fantastic opportunity for investors, equipped with their deep experiences in the industry, to expound on the past, present and future trends in the tech ecosystem.

These investors or VCs, most of whom would have probably sat through innumerable pitches by budding entrepreneurs, would be able to share what makes or break a successful startup. At this year’s Echelon conference, we have a great and diverse selection of notable investors speaking at panel and fireside sessions.

Check them out below:

Dr Damian Tan – Vickers Ventures Partners, Kabir Narang – B Capital, Michael Smith – SeedPlus

Dr Damian Tan is a Managing Director at Vickers Ventures Partners, the VC was the lead investor in notable tech startups such as Snapcart and GuavaPass.

Together with Kabir Narang, a partner at B Capital (Facebook Co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s VC firm), and Michael Smith from early-stage fund SeedPlus, Dr Damian Tan will be speaking at a panel called: “The way forward: Future trends and key shifts we will see in the VC landscape” happening on the Future stage.

The panel will also feature Jack Chia, Business Development director at crypto exchange Huobi, and will be moderated by Germaine Inez Tan, Head of Regional Growth and Investments at Found. Ventures.

Peng T. Ong – Monk’s Hill Ventures

Peng T. Ong, Managing Partner at Monk’s Hill Ventures is a familiar face in the regional ecosystem. The firm’s portfolio includes well-known startups such as Ninja Van, Saleswhale, Horangi, and more.

Ong will be speaking to e27‘s Editor-in-chief, Kevin McSpadden, in a fireside chat entitled: “What VCs look for in mid-stage startups, and the caveats to note when raising funding”, taking place on the Future stage.

Hian Goh – Openspace Ventures

Hian Goh is the Co-founder and partner at Openspace Ventures (previously known as NSI Ventures). The firm has poured investment into a range of household names — some of which will be present at Echelon — including Zimplistic; Love, Bonito; Grain; and Chope.

Goh will join Edy Sulistyo, founder of events management platform Loket; and Turochas Fuad, founder of Co-working space Spacemob, in a panel entitled:

“Are Southeast Asia startups finally ripe for exit opportunities? Where are the promising markets?”. This session will be moderated by Anh Minh Do, Director of Communications at Vertex Ventures.

This panel will take place on the Future stage.

Krating Ponpool – 500 Startups

Krating Ponpool is a very recognisable face in the Thailand startup scene. He is the Managing Partner and CEO at 500 TukTuks (Thailand chapter of top Silicon Valley VC 500 Startups). Last year, he released a report summarising his thoughts on the Southeast Asian ecosystem.

Ponpool will be giving a keynote entitled:”The role of government and private initiatives in transforming Thailand into a startup powerhouse”, happening on the Create stage.

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Gan Fong Jek – Jubliee Capital Management, Geoffrey Handley – Haitao Capital, Ian Goh – 01VC

Gan Fong Jek is Co-founder and Managing Partner of Jubilee Capital Management, Singapore-based VC firm with operations globally.

Together with Geoffrey Handley, Co-founder and General Partner at Haitao Capital, and Ian Goh, Managing Partner of 01VC — both of which are Chinese early-stage VCs — Jek will be speaking in a panel session called:

“Why Southeast Asia startups and investors should shift their focus from learning from Silicon Valley to China instead, and the role China VCs and tech companies will play in Southeast Asia” (we know the title doesn’t quite roll off the tongue, but we assure you this panel session will be very informative). This will take place on the Create stage.

These two investors will be joined by Weihan Liew, CEO of Mainspring, and Ben Jiang, Editor-in-chief of KrASIA.

Shao-ning Leigh Huang and Der Shing Lim

Shao-ning Leigh Huang and Der Shing Lim are not only veteran entrepreneurs and investors, they are also husband-and-wife. The pair founded JobsCentral in the wake of the dotcom bust. Their jobs platform eventually got acquired by CareerBuilder in 2011.

They will be speaking to Arnaud Bonzom, Co-founder of Map of the Money, in a fireside chat session entitled: “Entrepreneurs who exit, finding a new purpose as an Angel”. This session will take place on the Future stage.

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Want to hear these investors speak? Come to the Echelon Asia Summit 2018, which will be held at the Singapore Expo from the 28th to the 29th of June. Click here to get your tickets now. Enter the promo code e27-ROCKS to redeem a free pass! We at e27 have kindly extended it to 55 passes and extended its expiration date to the 22th of June, so hurry now!

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