ASN Startup Mixer - "What to expect at the Start?"

What to expect when starting out your own business? What does working with corporates entail and how to maximise outcomes with corporate innovation teams?

We are thrilled to invite Ankit Maheshwari, Head of Startup Engagement at Ingenico and Adrian Thoo, MBA, author and entrepreneur to shed light on

📌 Challenges of early company building journey

📌 Why startups work with corporates

📌 What corporates look for when selecting startups

Date: 25 Oct 2024, Friday

Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm (panel and networking)

Venue: SMU, School of Law

​Whether you're looking to spark new ideas, find collaborators, or just enjoy some good company, this event is the perfect blend of business and fun. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your network and fuel your entrepreneurial journey!

​(The ticket price of $10 covers part of the drinks costs.)

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​Big thank you to our sponsor and partner: SMU Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Venue) and NUS Business School Alumni Association (community outreach).

​Our speakers:

Ankit Maheshwari

Ankit Maheshwari heads the startup engagement activities for APAC at Ingenico, a global leader in in-store payments. With over a decade of experience, he is a seasoned operator in the local startup ecosystem and has worked closely with founders, VCs and key industry players across the APAC region. His passion for disruptive technologies has driven him to help build and scale new age tech businesses

Adrian Thoo

Adrian Thoo is a seasoned strategist and visionary leader with a proven track record in guiding startups to success. As a Business Strategy Director at Blazing Conversions and Senior Advisor at Beltap Capital, Adrian brings a wealth of experience across diverse industries, including luxury fashion, education, media, finance, consulting, and technology.
Author of the Amazon #1 "Smart Business Startup Founder's Guidebook," Adrian's expertise lies in crafting effective business strategies, mentoring startups, and fostering entrepreneurial growth. With a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, he works closely with Venture Capital firms to create accelerator and mentorship programs that empower entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential.

Thank you Draper Startup House for the kind venue sponsorship.

About Asia Startup Network (ASN):

ASN's mission is to help promising companies leapfrog and realise their positive potential on the global stage by building Singapore's largest community of startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors and venture capitalists. Mentor for Hope (2020) and Makan for Hope initiatives are non-profit initiatives of ASN.

Visit www.asiastartupnetwork.com for more information.

Junxian Lee

Host or Publisher Asia Startup Network