27
Apr
Technology and digital: Finding the next set of opportunities
Notwithstanding the more cautious approach by investors amid the deteriorating macroeconomic landscape, Southeast Asia’s digital economy remains strong in terms of its growth trajectory. From e-commerce to digital banks and climate solutions, technology continues to fuel business growth and provide opportunities for private market investors. Our panel of leading investors consider the best ways to harness the new economy and the services and investments that will stand the test of time.
- What new sectors are emerging?
- Has funding continued to flow into the ecosystem? What is the source of funding?
- What are the most viable exit routes for businesses?
- Are we seeing a stronger focus on financial and risk controls among businesses in the region?
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SpeakersJoan Yao Vice President, Investments KICKSTART VENTURES
Jinjian Zhang Founding Partner VITALBRIDGE
Ruchira Shukla Regional Lead, South Asia, Disruptive Technologies Direct Investing and VC Funds INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION
Rebekah Woo CEO & CIO Pioneer Generation Group of Companies
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Joan is the Vice President of Investments at Kickstart Ventures Inc., the corporate venture capital arm of Globe Telecom. Prior to Kickstart, she was Investment Manager for Southeast Asia at LGT Venture Philanthropy, a global impact investing firm headquartered in Europe. For six years, Joan was primarily responsible for the sourcing, screening, execution, and management of LGT VP’s deals in the region.In 2015, she served as a consultant to the Secretary of Trade and Industry of the Republic of the Philippines, advising on policies and programs related to MSME development, tech startups, inclusive business, and social enterprise
Jinjian Zhang founded Vitalbridge Capital in October 2019. Vitalbridge focuses on robotics, artificial intelligence, and technology services from the perspectives of both "demographics" and "technology innovation" to help China's digital upgrade.
Jinjian Zhang has led investments in companies such as Puxin (NY:NEW), Liulishuo (NY:LAIX), Cloopen (NY:RAAS), Dustess, Maycur Technology, Publink, LM-Dental and etc.
Jinjian Zhang graduated from the National Artificial Intelligence and Imaging Laboratory of Fudan University with a master's degree.
Ruchira Shukla is the South Asia Regional Lead for Disruptive Technology Investments at the International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group. She oversees IFC’s investments in early stage technology businesses as well as VC Funds, and represents IFC on the boards of several startups. She has over 25 years of experience across venture capital and private equity investing, strategy consulting, and investment banking across Asia, US and Europe. Her sector focus spans consumer internet, B2B eCommerce, healthcare technology, edutech, elogistics and emerging technologies.
Ruchira studied at IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad in India. She also graduated as Palmer Scholar from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.