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Over 15 years experience investing in emerging tech startups across South East Asia. Invested in companies like Ather Energy, Neera Energy, etc
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Intro session
Intro · 30 min
Product strategy
Startup Services · 60 min
Oct 29
Working in Finance: The Hard Truth
## # 💼 Working in Finance: The Hard Truth ### **About the Event** A career in finance can look glamorous from the outside — impressive titles, big deals, and high-paying jobs. But what's the reality behind the numbers? Join us for **Working in Finance: The Hard Truth**, an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a career in finance. From long hours and intense competition to career progression, workplace culture, and the skills that actually matter, we'll go beyond the textbook version of the industry. Whether you're considering a career in finance, just starting out, or looking to make your next career move, this session is an opportunity to hear candid perspectives and get a clearer picture of what lies ahead. ### **What We'll Cover** - 📈 **Breaking Into Finance:** The qualifications, skills, and experience that help you get your foot in the door. - ⏳ **The Reality of the Job:** Long hours, tight deadlines, high-pressure environments, and demanding clients. - 💰 **Salary vs. Lifestyle:** Understanding compensation, career growth, and the trade-offs that come with different finance roles. - 🧠 **Skills That Matter:** Beyond degrees and certifications — communication, analytical thinking, commercial awareness, and resilience. - 🏢 **Finding Your Fit:** Exploring careers across investment banking, corporate finance, financial planning, fintech, and other finance functions. - 🚧 **Career Challenges:** Navigating competition, burnout, workplace expectations, and career transitions. - 🚀 **Building a Long-Term Career:** Making informed decisions about growth, specialisation, and future opportunities. ### **Who Should Attend?** - Students exploring careers in finance. - Fresh graduates preparing to enter the industry. - Early-career finance professionals. - Professionals considering a move into finance or fintech. - Anyone curious about the realities of working in the financial sector. ### **Why Attend?** Get beyond the job descriptions and career myths. Hear honest perspectives, ask the questions that don't always get answered in interviews, and learn what it takes to build a sustainable career in finance. ### **No Sugar-Coating. Just Real Conversations.** 🎟️ **Sign up now and get an honest look at life in finance!**
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Oct 30
Fundraising for early birds
## **# 🐣 Fundraising for Early Birds: From Idea to Investment** **### **About the Event**** Raising funds for a startup can feel overwhelming, especially in the early days. Where do you start? When should you raise? How do you find the right investors? Join us for **Fundraising for Early Birds**, an engaging session designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, first-time founders, and early-stage startups looking to understand the fundraising landscape and prepare for their first investment. **### **What We'll Cover**** - 💡 **When to Raise:** Understanding the right time to seek external funding. - 💰 **Funding Options:** Exploring bootstrapping, angel investors, accelerators, grants, and venture capital. - 🎯 **Finding Investors:** Identifying and approaching the right investors for your startup. - 📊 **Building Your Pitch:** Understanding what makes a compelling pitch deck and investment proposition. - 🤝 **What Investors Look For:** Learning about traction, market opportunity, team strength, and business potential. - ⚠️ **Common Fundraising Mistakes:** Avoiding pitfalls that can slow down your fundraising journey. **### **Who Should Attend?**** First-time founders exploring fundraising.Aspiring entrepreneurs with an idea or early-stage venture.Startup teams preparing to raise their first round.Professionals exploring the startup ecosystem.Anyone curious about how startup funding works. **### **Why Attend?**** Get practical insights, learn from shared experiences, ask questions, and connect with fellow founders and members of the startup ecosystem. Whether you're validating an idea or preparing for your first investor conversation, this session will help you approach fundraising with greater clarity and confidence. ### **Come Curious. Leave Fundraising-Ready.** 🎟️ **Sign up now and take the first step towards funding your startup!**
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