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Co-Founder, Slator

Managing Partner

Joanna has extensive experience working with both corporates and startups in Asia. She has spent 14 years in Senior and Executive roles at DHL and Toll Global Forwarding and has been scaling Industry Leading Tech Companies for the past 7 years as well as mentoring at the German Accelerator, PortXL (a leading global maritime and transportation accelerator), The Scale Factory and CRIB ((a social enterprise empowering women to become successful entrepreneurs).

 Software Strategy lead

Varun Parmar is a dynamic leader with a rich blend of experience as a private equity investor, programmer, consultant, and operator, bringing a unique and comprehensive perspective to complex techno-commercial challenges. Renowned for expertise in commercial and technology due diligence, product and tech-IP audits, IT integrations, carve-outs, and unlocking synergies. Skilled at driving technology-led transformations, crafting innovative operating models, launching cutting-edge products and platforms, and executing seamless post-deal integrations. Passionate about leveraging the power of technology to deliver transformative business value and tackle pressing societal issues.

Managing Consultant

David is a seasoned professional with two decades of know-how in consultative sales, delivery, and managing complex solutions and services across IT, Telecom, Logistics, Health and Software industries. For the past 15 years, he’s been deeply engaged in the APAC market, and has a wealth of hands-on experience in all aspects of the process. This includes everything from leading major programs, to sales and account management, in-life commercial management, developing ecosystem partner relationships.

Director

S. E. Arrasu serves as a Wealth Management Director at Phillip Securities Pte Ltd, where he focuses on fostering strong client relationships and achieving excellence in financial planning and client retention. With a people-oriented approach, he values effective communication and interpersonal connections, ensuring successful collaboration with clients, colleagues, and financial institutions. His dedication and motivation consistently drive outstanding results in both professional and social environments.

Director

Rishi Prakesh is a dynamic professional associated with Sobus Insight Forum, contributing his extensive expertise in strategic planning, program management, and business transformation. At Sobus, he leverages his skills to drive impactful discussions, manage diverse portfolios, and execute large-scale change programs. His experience in outsourcing, offshoring, and nearshoring, along with his ability to align operations with strategic goals, plays a pivotal role in the organization’s mission to foster insightful, outcome-driven initiatives. Through his leadership and collaboration, he adds immense value to Sobus’s efforts in delivering innovative solutions and achieving sustainable growth.

Senior Consultant

Hemanand has 14 years of experience in digital solutions, focusing on Industry 4.0. He possesses a deep understanding of empowering teams to drive digital transformation initiatives. His expertise includes championing solutions in AI, digital twins, and business intelligence across various domains through strategic and systematic approaches.

Founder & Principal IP Business Consultant

Claire H.L. Chang, Founder and Principal IP Consultant at Sybaris IP, holds an LL.M. and an M.B.A. and brings over 15 years of expertise in intellectual property. She has adeptly guided complex international IP issues across the regions of Asia and Europe, spanning strategy, protection, management, valorization, and enforcement.

Digital Transformation and AI Strategist

Vetrivillalan Vennila, Associate Partner Digital Transformation / AI Strategist, has an overall 30 years of progressive experience in the AI, Analytics and Technology Space. She has won the “Singapore Top 100 Women in Tech 2021”, and is an agile and adaptive leader with a proven ability to lead projects, propose innovative solutions and she has built a high performance lean team where she has implemented data analytics and AI solutions for Ministries, Public, and Higher Education sectors in Singapore. She has participated as an eminent speaker and panellist in many international conferences held in Hong Kong, USA and Singapore.

Corporate Compliance Specialist

Dennis Poh, LLM, CSA(Cert), is a man with many professional hats. As a compliance specialist, he has helped more than 400 companies with corporate compliance. As an educator, he has taught students and adult learners company law and startup finance. As a mentor, he acts as Entrepreneur-in-Residence and business mentor across different educational institutions, providing business insights and guidance to the startups.