An accomplished startup and entrepreneurship professional with a proven track record in building successful businesses from seed to Series A/B funding rounds where he was part of the founding team of 4 B2B startups; successfully raising >US$30M to reach a combined valuation of> US$250M. In addition he has mentored and advised more than 50 startups, helping them to raise over US$100M in funding.
KC is an entrepreneurial leader with strong business and partnership development skills, having established trusted networks with entrepreneurs, startups, investment communities, family offices, and corporates. He is adept at building teams, driving revenue growth, and fundraising, and has a strong sense of integrity and belief in win-win partnerships that drive value-creation for the long term. He is also adept at identifying deals and has led M&A and investment teams in leading Asian businesses to identify strategic opportunities.
KC has a deep global relationship network with investment and business communities, startup and innovation ecosystems. He is passionate about driving change and creating social impact and inclusion through the democratisation of education, especially on technology, and financial services enabled by Web3/DEFI/Tokenomics/NFT and the new sustainable ecosystems.
KC's expertise extends beyond entrepreneurship and startups to include strategic consulting, VC/PE at China-based funds, and advisory roles to leading Asian family offices and corporates. He is an expert in identifying strategic investment opportunities and has led M&A and investment teams in leading Asian businesses.
KC's Background:
? Singapore Government Scholar (SAF Scholarship) & Naval Officer (Major-Retired); Strategy consultant with Monitor Group; VC/PE at China-based funds; Advisor to leading Asian Family-offices and corporates; Serial startup entrepreneur
? Over 20 years of pan-Asia, multi-cultural experience with 15 years in HK/China working with Governments, NGOs, MNCs, Family-Offices & Startups. Deep global relationship network with investment & business communities, startup and innovation eco-systems.
? Bi-lingual (English/Chinese); BA University of Cambridge (Electronic Engineering & Economics) 2nd Upper; MA King’s College London (International Affairs) Distinction; Chartered CFA holder
Available For: Advising, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Singapore
Speaking Topics: Startup Incubation; Investing in Early-stage startups; Journey of an Entrepreneur
