Join us for a panel discussion on the latest tech trends at Echelon TOP100 Roadshow in Myanmar.

Our Echelon TOP100 travelling entourage across Asia Pacific has always been to give a voice to the region’s startups. By showcasing some of the best works from the brightest minds in the country, it prominently places Myanmar on the world map and be identified as equals on the technological frontier. All parties would bear witness to the warm working relationships between partners and the local community that have formed over the years, collectively problem-solving and striving towards societal empowerment.

We would then take this opportunity to bring these ideas and potential initiatives to live at Echelon Asia Summit in Singapore this June 28-29.

We have put together a passionate panel making up of representatives from KK Fund, Patamar Capital and EME Myanmar to tackle the question “Will 2018 will be the breakthrough year for Myanmar’s tech ecosystem?” – and to give considerations to the tough questions plaguing the industry today.

Also read: Have a sneak peek at Echelon TOP100 2018’s Myanmar Qualifiers Judging Panel

 

Piqued your interest? Get to know the panel:

• Koichi Saito, Founder and General Partner, KK Fund
  Koichi Saito has 10 years’ experience in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment bank and money lending under his belt. Koichi is able to provide valuable insights that would accelerate and benefit startups looking to scale their businesses and operate sustainably.

  KK Fund is a venture capital fund investment firm that has a strong focus on the internet and mobile startups verticals across South East Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

• Shuyin Tang, Partner, Patamar Capital
  
  Shuyin is one of the pioneers of impact investing in Southeast Asia and passionate about developing the entrepreneurship sector in the region. She currently leads Patamar Capital’s investing activities for Vietnam and the Philippines, identifying and supporting scalable businesses which improves the livelihoods of those who needs it most.

  Patamar Capital is passionate about improving the livelihoods of the working poor through strategic investments in scalable businesses.

• Loring Harkness, Incubation Manager, EME Myanmar
  
  Loring Harkness is no stranger to the world of Venture Capital with over 10 years of experience across various business units. Notably, he was a country director for Building Markets. and CEO of Next Billion.

  Emerging Markets Entrepreneurs (EME-Myanmar) is an investment and incubation company focusing on early-stage startups in Myanmar. EME-Myanmar’s portfolio is diverse across sectors including entertainment, education, human resources, commerce, finance, healthcare and more.

How to get involved

These very industry leaders will come together at the TOP100 Roadshow this Thursday, 5 April at Phandeeyar Co-working space, together with e27’s long-time partner Phandeeyar.

Want your say in how we represent Myanmar at Echelon Asia Summit? Join the community at the Yangon Qualifier Roadshow:

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