Tech Singapore Advocates

This week, TSA is in conversation with #STARTGlobal from #Switzerland, a St Gallen based agency that has been a catalyst for young entrepreneurs since 1996. They're deeply embedded in Europe's startup ecosystem and have built an extraordinary global community, all working together to support the next generation of Tech Leaders. We talk internationalisation, opportunities in Singapore and DeepTech. Get to know them! Read more:: https://techsingadv.com Learn about STARTGlobal: https://lnkd.in/ftj-GWP Part of the TSA/ Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) partner series. Tajuddin Marhim Leslie Sarma Nicky van Domburg Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates

A busy month coming up with lots of great events, but we are particularly excited about the return of Pitchflix! #Founders, mark your calendars! On April 8th, 2025, at 3:30 PM, rev™ returns to Singapore. Supported by Tech Singapore Advocates and JTC Corporation, meet top investors like SC Ventures, Insignia Ventures, River Ventures Studio, ReefKnot Investments and more. There will be ample time for networking and nibbles afterwards. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to meet with investors and fellow founders. We can't wait to see you there! Sign up now on the link below: 👇 https://lnkd.in/duMRJuQV Leslie Sarma Elsie Yim Alan Yuen Gretel Chee Marianne Choo Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship) Shakeel Rashid River Venture Studio PIER71™ Leave a Nest Singapore Pte. Ltd. Amy Ross Colin Ip Nicky van Domburg BLOCK71 Global e27 (Optimatic)

TSA is thrilled to welcome the extraordinary KUMPUL team to the Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates family. What a joy to celebrate the launch of #TechIndonesiaAdvocates at their Executive Forum in #Jakarta yesterday - such a fantastic event. Our #SEA community is growing and we couldn’t be more delighted. Get to know us! #Tech #GTASEAL @fayewongso Mega Prawita Roro Mega Cahyaning 'Azmi Riyandani Russ Shaw CBE Nicky van Domburg Cristina Amor Maclang Aaron Sarma Raj Mendhir Oranuch (mimee) L. Chidapa Chanthong Nicole Nguyen

Launching TSA In Conversation – In Partnership with Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH)! Starting 12 March, we’re kicking off an exclusive 11-week editorial and email newsletter series in partnership with SWITCH Singapore! TSA In Conversation will feature tech ecosystems from around the world, sharing insights on international expansion and key initiatives that support business growth at every stage. Look forward to expert perspectives and valuable takeaways—subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop! 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/d6k4NsA8 Stay tuned for the first edition dropping soon!

Join us this Wednesday! 🎇 We are looking forward to our first social for 2025! Come along and be sure to bring a colleague or partner from the tech community with you so that they too can meet others from our wonderful ecosystem. This will be a super casual meet up at La Pau Sat. 📅 Timing & Location Start: Feb 26, 2025 | 6:00 pm End: Feb 26, 2025 | 8:00 pm 🏫 Location: Lau Pa Sat, Beer Republic ✅ RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gzhsGUAM 

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Did you know that 14% of 2025 has already flown by? With that in mind, we figured it's as good a time as any to have our next TSA Social! Calling all of our friends in the Sg tech ecosystem... It's time to catch up, discuss our successes so far, brainstorm any challenges, solve some problems, connect, and figure out the plan for the next 86% of the year! Look forward to seeing you there, a casual get together at Lau Pa Sat next Weds, 26 Feb :) For more details, go to: https://lnkd.in/gM7waKMb Leslie Sarma Nicky van Domburg

What a way to ring in the Year of the Snake! 🐍 🎉🧧🥢🎊 Thank you to the amazing team at ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship) for bringing the startup ecosystem together at The Meeting Point for a special Lo Hei gathering. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Patrick Lim Alan Yuen Gretel Chee Kevin Neo for inviting Leslie Sarma and I along to represent Tech Singapore Advocates and Collaborative Working Solutions We thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to meet so many great people and especially appreciated our fellow Lo Hei-ers for a spirited and enjoyable celebration! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Adam Lim Joel Liew Vishnu Giri Oh Robin ONG KIENG HWEE Azfar Syahmi Norman Ng (and for guiding us on all the steps!) Wishing you all a successful, healthy, happy and prosperous New Year! Nian nian you yu, Sheng yi xing long, Tian tian mi mi, Sheng ti jian kang. Xīn Nián Kuài Lè!

Congratulations to all the finalists of the #Pier71 2024 Smart Port Challenge #SPC2024 and to the coordinating team who have once again, demonstrated the importance of bringing together innovative startups and corporate partners. Open innovation programs are more than just competitions; they are catalysts for economic growth and technological advancement. By fostering collaboration between startups, researchers, and established companies, these programs create a dynamic ecosystem where ideas can flourish and transform into impactful solutions. Be sure to check out all the open calls through the OIN here: https://lnkd.in/gnFM-vb Enterprise Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs Singapore IMDA Housing & Development Board Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Leslie Sarma Nicky van Domburg Collaborative Working Solutions Agorize

Congratulations to all the finalists of the #Pier71 2024 Smart Port Challenge #SPC2024 and to the coordinating team who have once again, demonstrated the importance of bringing together innovative startups and corporate partners. Open innovation programs are more than just competitions; they are catalysts for economic growth and technological advancement. By fostering collaboration between startups, researchers, and established companies, these programs create a dynamic ecosystem where ideas can flourish and transform into impactful solutions. Be sure to check out all the open calls through the OIN here: https://lnkd.in/gnFM-vb Enterprise Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs Singapore IMDA Housing & Development Board Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Leslie Sarma Nicky van Domburg Collaborative Working Solutions Agorize