Overview
The Agile Entrepreneur: Resilience, Adaptability, and Growth
The INSEAD Entrepreneurship Forum is making its debut in Asia!
Join us for the INSEAD Entrepreneurship Forum at the INSEAD Asia Campus, Singapore, where alumni, entrepreneurs, and investors, come together from around the world to explore and shape the future of entrepreneurship. The INSEAD Entrepreneurship Forum@Asia promises a programme packed with valuable insights, engaging activities, and networking opportunities.
With the theme "The Agile Entrepreneur : Resilience, Adaptability, and Growth," we will explore and focus on cultivating the mindset and skills needed to thrive in uncertainty, embrace change, and drive sustainable growth. Through insights from seasoned entrepreneurs and investors, we’ll uncover the mindset, tools, and strategies needed to stay resilient, adapt to challenges, and drive sustainable growth.
- Fireside chat with one of the prominent Asia Start-up Unicorn founder
- Visit Singapore company and witness its product and operation
- Panel sessions on topics such as AI, fundraising, and learning from mistakes
- Interactive workshops with INSEAD Faculty and industry expert
- Startup Pitch session with INSEAD entrepreneurs presenting their ventures.
- Networking opportunities with experienced and aspiring entrepreneurs and investors
Who should attend?
This forum is designed for alumni, entrepreneurs, investors, students and corporate leaders looking to navigate economic uncertainties and position their businesses for long-term success. Whether you’re an early-stage founder, a scaling startup, or an investor seeking high-growth opportunities, this event will provide critical insights, strategies, and networking opportunities.
By bringing together a diverse group of players in the entrepreneurship ecosystem, the IEF aims to drive change and shape the future through innovation, collaboration, and inspiration.
Agenda
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Thursday, 10 July 2025 (Opening Session + Company Visit + Cocktail Networking)
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1.30 pm SGT - 2.15 pm SGT Registration & Welcome Coffee 2.15 pm SGT - 2.30 pm SGT Opening Address
- Prof. Henrich Greve
Professor of Entrepreneurship INSEAD and Academic Director of The Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship
2.30 pm SGT - 3.30pm SGT Supporting and Investing in INSEAD Entrepreneurs
3.30 pm SGT - 4.00 pm SGT Commuting to a company visit.
Shuttle bus will be provided from INSEAD Asia campus to Avant and TikTok office.
Lynx Analytics is within walking distance from INSEAD Asia campus.4.00 pm SGT - 6.00 pm SGT Company Visit:
Each participant to select one of these company to visit
Avant
A food technology company specializing in cultivated seafood and alternative protein solutions. Avant Meats focuses on developing lab-grown fish and seafood products using cellular agriculture.Bytedance/ TikTok
ByteDance is a global tech company known for TikTok and other content platforms that inspire creativity and connect people worldwide.Lynx Analytics
Lynx Analytics is a data science and AI company focused on helping enterprises unlock the value of their data through advanced analytics and machine learning.Address:
Avant: 5 Senoko Road, Singapore 758137
TikTok: 1 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048583
Lynx Analytics: 75 Ayer Rajah Crescent, Unit 3-6, Singapore 139953
6.30 pm SGT - 8.30 pm SGT Cocktail Session & Networking at RASA Space Address: 9 Raffles Pl, #02-01 Republic Plaza, Singapore 048619 - Prof. Henrich Greve
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Friday, 11 July 2025 (Forum + Workshop + Startup Pitch)
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8.30 am SGT - 9.15 am SGT Registration & Welcoming Coffee 9.15 am SGT - 9.25 am SGT Opening & Welcome Address
- Nancy Hsieh, Executive Director of
The Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship
9.30 am SGT - 10.00 am SGT Fireside Chat with Aaron Tan, co-founder of Carro
- Aaron Tan is the co-founder and CEO of Carro, a Southeast Asian automotive marketplace and fintech platform. Aaron founded Carro in 2015 to revolutionize car ownership through AI-driven buying, selling, financing, and subscription services. Under his leadership, Carro has expanded across the region, becoming a unicorn startup and a major player in the automotive industry.
- Moderator: Nancy Hsieh, Executive Director of The Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship
10.00 am SGT - 10.45 am SGT AI as a Strategic Advantage
10.45 am SGT - 11.15 am SGT Coffee Break 11.15 am SGT - 11.45 am SGT Session by Prof. Henrich Greve
Professor of Entrepreneurship INSEAD and Academic Director of The Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship
11.45 am SGT - 12.30 pm SGT Fundraising in Uncertain Times
12.30 pm SGT - 1.00 pm SGT Exploring the Skies: Navigating the Future of Low Altitude Economy
- Dr. Neo Kok Beng, Founder & CEO of Neo Aeronautics
1.00 pm SGT - 2.30 pm SGT Buffet Lunch 2.30 pm SGT - 3.15 pm SGT Turning Startup Mistakes into Future Success
3.30 pm SGT - 4.15 pm SGT Workshop on Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs
- Dr. Jonathan Chang
Author, Entrepreneur, and CEO of HeritageSG
3.30 pm SGT - 4.15 pm SGT Workshop on Assembling your dream team:
the art & science of building a thriving start-up team- Jochen Lorenz
Head of Team & Cuture Development and Head of Innovation Hub ASEAN of Bosch Business Innovation
4.15 pm SGT - 4:45 pm SGT Coffee Break 4.45 pm SGT - 5.45 pm SGT Startup Showcase Pitch
Witness a presentation by selected INSEAD Startups, where founders highlight their business solution.
Pitching founders:
- Yoann Gueguen, EMBA’19Dec from Diolko
- Suhina Singh, EMBA’21Jan from Jonda health
- Lakshmi Narasimha, ILPSE’15J from Nichebrains
- Mehsum Sayani, EMBA’18Dec from Propellus
- Odmaa Purevsuren, EMBA’09J from Vesta well
Expert Panels:
- Elise Tan (MBA’16D) – Founder of Asia Startup Network & Remarkable Women
- Helen Wong (MBA’99D) – Managing Partner of AC Ventures
- Kuo Yi Lim – Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Monk’s Hill Ventures
5.45 pm SGT - 5.50 pm SGT Closing remarks 5.50 pm SGT - 8.00 pm SGT Closing Dinner & Networking - Nancy Hsieh, Executive Director of
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Saturday, 12 July 2025 (Optional Social Activities)
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10.30 am SGT Meet-up & museum entrance ticket collection Meet-up Address: 39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941 11.00 am SGT Tour start
Speakers
Fees & Registration
Registration and tickets are available on the Eventbrite website
Payment is accepted via PayPal or credit card. If you do not have a PayPal account, you may select the credit card option at the PayPal checkout.
INSEAD Alumni | Non-INSEAD Alumni | INSEAD Students |
SG$250 | SG$350 | SG$175 |
The ticket includes both program on July 10-11, as well as all refreshments, buffet lunch, dinner, and free flow wine & beer at cocktail networking.
Optional Social Activity tour at Singapore Peranakan Museum: SGD22
Full refund is possible until 31 May 2025 (no partial refund will be processed) No refund provided after this date.
Should you have any questions or need clarification, please contact us at [email protected]
Practical Information
The Venue
10 - 11 July 2025
Venue: The Claude and Tuulikki Janssen Auditorium, INSEAD Asia Campus Level 2
Address: 1 Ayer Rajah Ave, Singapore 138676
Transport
There is a nearby MRT station right next to the Asia Campus, called "One North Station". Take Exit A from the station, and you will be right beside INSEAD Asia Campus."
"You can also use a taxi or other ride-hailing apps in Singapore. The three major ride-hailing services are GRAB, Gojek, and TADA. To book a taxi, you can use the Zig app. All these apps are available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Parking
There is limited parking available on campus. You may like to park at the nearby Fusionopolis (parking fees apply), which is less than 5 minutes’ walk away.
Accommodation
You can book a room at the INSEAD Residences, based on availability.
email reservation: [email protected]
Contact: +65 6799 5500
Alternatively, you can find accommodation near the One North area:
- Citadines Fusionopolis Singapore (5-mins walk away)
3 Fusionopolis Way Symbiosis Tower Singapore 138633
email: [email protected]
Contact: +65 6248 3333
Corporate Code: INSEADXCITADINES - Park Avenue Rochester
31 Rochester Drive, 138637, Singapore
Email: [email protected]
Contact: +65 6808 8600
Dress Code
The dress code for the INSEAD Entrepreneurship Forum is business casual.
Media, filming and photography
INSEAD will engage professional photographers for this event. We reserve the right to use any film and/or photography from the event in our print and digital marketing collateral. Attendees who do not wish to be filmed or recorded should contact us prior to the event.
Testimonials
"IEF was like an oxygen bubble through my entrepreneur journey. It helps step back, meet new people, reconnect with old friends and investors, offer the opportunity to present my company to a wider audience, share all this with my team, all this in the wonderful Fontainebleau campus, in the work hard and play hard atmosphere that is so dear to me. A huge thank you for the team who organised. It was close to 200% perfection."
"The IEF provided an extraordinary mix of useful information and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs at all stages in their careers. The presentations, such as Artificial Intelligence, were state-of-the-art connections to pros and cons, with meaningful real-life examples. There was time for meaningful interactions with abroad spectrum of successful entrepreneurs, funders and experts in many industries."
"The IEF gave me a lift up: great content, relevant contacts, all in a relaxed while studious atmosphere. The fact of belonging to INSEAD had already broken the ice and made discussions immediately useful. It was very easy to meet lots of new people and, as always, the international mix of INSEAD was totally unique! It felt like family."
"A very stimulating alumni gathering bringing together super energizing fresh startups and experienced serial entrepreneurs and investors. Great opportunity to meet INSEAD members of the startup ecosystem"