- Over 3000 business rulers, investors &, businesses attended the conference
- Participants gained insights into M’sia’s business habitat through key discussions
With Cradle Fund, through the MYStartup initiative, as its patron, along with support from Grab Malaysia, GXBank, Amazon Web Services ( AWS), and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation ( MDEC ), Endeavor’s Future Forum 2.0 successfully concluded on Tuesday, 13th August 2024, at the Asia School of Business. The occasion maintained a strong participation, with over 300 business leaders, companies, and traders in attendance, matching next week’s numbers.
This consistency, according to Endeavor, demonstrates that the success of the Future Forum last year was not just a case of luck; it was a result of the organization’s continued commitment to bringing in top speakers who have a strong impact on the entrepreneurial community.
This year’s Future Forum 2.0 featured a lineup of speakers, including Endeavor Emeritus Board Member Nazir Razak ( chairman of Ikhlas Capital ), Endeavor Mentors such as Joel Neoh ( co-founder of First Move &, Fave ) and Tunku Alizakri Alias ( Former chairman of Penjana Kapital ), Endeavor Entrepreneurs including Aaron Patel ( founder of iHandal ) and Kian Seah ( founder of HHI), as well as Endeavor Pre-ISP candidates such as Nicholas Pinn Yang Lim ( co-founder of Good Foodie Media ), Nadira Yusoff ( co-founder of Kiddocare ), Nurul Syaheedah Jes Izman ( co-founder of Pantas ), and Mark Koh ( co-founder of SUPA ).
The list of speakers continued with Norman Vanhaecke ( group CEO of Cradle ), Fadrizul Hasani ( CTO of GXBank ), Karamjit Singh ( founder of Digital News Asia ), Peter Yong ( founder of Mr. Money TV ), Koichi Saito ( founder of KK Fund ), Sophie Chiu ( principal at AppWorks ), Warren Leow ( CEO of Pixlr Group ), Gerardo Salandra ( CEO of Respond. io ), Rene Menezes ( executive director of Remix Solutions ), Roshan Kanesan ( producer &, presenter at BFM), and Fahim Surani ( Solution or Systems architect at Amazon Web Services ).
The attendees, according to Endeavor, gained valuable insights into Malaysia’s business ecosystem, from understanding the Gen AI rebellion to understanding the key factors that entice foreign investors to the local landscape. Additionally, they discussed ways to incorporate ESG into firm plan and learn about the brand-new era of marketing and branding. Importantly, the event’s Legitimate Clinic, in partnership with Zaid Ibrahim &, Co ( in association with KPMG Law ), provided personalised legal counsel to companies, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to empowering local companies.
The consistently high attendance for Future Forum 2.0, according to Adlin Yusman, managing director of Endeavor Malaysia, confirms that our technique to developing relevant topics and engaging speakers resonates with the business community. It’s not just about a one-time victory, it’s about continually delivering value and fostering an environment where creativity flourishes”.
He continued,” The company is thrilled by this week’s success and looks forward to returning in 2025 with an even more remarkable Future Forum 3.0.” As Endeavor looks forward, we will continue to support high-impact business owners and foster a vibrant company habitat. The success of Coming Forum 2.0 shows how well on track this goal is, Adlin said.