Disrupt, Partner, Succeed: A Founder and VC Perspective

This session brings a founder and their VC together for a candid exploration of what it takes to succeed in Asia’s FinTech ecosystem. Through their shared story, they’ll reveal how startups can challenge incumbents, disrupt traditional markets, and build the trust needed to form strategic partnerships.

Discover how to incentivise early participants, draw lessons from Web3 strategies, and navigate the delicate balance of risk, trust, and collaboration. The founder will share personal experiences of investor rejections and the journey to earning support, while the VC explains why she believed in the vision and took the leap. This session is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the founder-VC dynamic and learn how bold ideas, smart partnerships, and calculated risks can drive success in a competitive landscape.