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X-PITCH SUMMIT 2021
​Challenges and Innovations under the Pandemic
At the X-PITCH SUMMIT held on August 3, 2021, delegates from Asia's leading ecosystem builders unanimously agreed that digital transformation is the key to success for startups during the pandemic. During the Summit, a Joint Declaration was signed by the delegates, who are committed to jointly promoting technology innovation in tackling the New Normal. More than 300 guests from 18 countries attended the event online.
Event Website:
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xpitchsummit2021.eventbrite.com
Panel Discussion:
  • What lessons have we learned in the pandemic?
  • How do Asian countries use technology innovations to respond to the pandemic and the New Normal?
  • How does the pandemic change the startup landscape and venture investment outlook in Asia?
Panel Speakers:
An Ha is the Director of International Relations at BSSC, which is the largest startup ecosystem builder in Vietnam with a very close-knit community of 10,000+ startups & SMEs in Vietnam; and a strong network of 1,400+ experts, investors and other key players in the region. She is also the COO of Investment and Business Partners (IBP) focusing on consulting and supporting startups and SMEs to approach corporates, investors and partners in Vietnam and abroad.
Engr. Edward Paul Apigo is the Senior Technology Transfer Officer of the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). He is also the Program Manager of the Startup Research Grant Program and the Funding Assistance for Spin-off and Translation of Research in Advancing Commercialization (FASTRAC) Program of DOST-PCIEERD.
Agustiadi Lee is the Program Head of Innovation Factory, the innovation arm of the Salim Group and the first metrics-driven and growth-focused pre-seed program for technology startups in Indonesia. He is a seasoned connector and ecosystem builder within the Singapore’s and Indonesia's startup ecosystem. In the last 7 years, he has worked tirelessly at NUS Enterprise building up innovation and entrepreneurship clusters, both on-campus and off-campus as well as overseas.
Ryan Chan is the Head of Global Business Development and Global Growth Acceleration at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). He is a business and technology manager with expertise in the areas of sales, business development, web technology, and mobile technology, also has experience in selling solutions such as internet banking, mobile banking, and other e-business solutions.
Julius Yeo is a serial entrepreneur and is currently Managing Partner of Asian Aero Ventures, which is an advisory & investment firm specializing in the Aviation & Aerospace industry. He has an professional career track record in multi national company ‐ Rockwell Collins heading their commercial strategy as well as it’s program responsibility for the digital roadmap before embarking on the entrepreneur journey. As Managing Director of Starburst Singapore, he is driving the Starburst innovation footprint in Singapore and beyond.
Dr. Arumugam Balachandran is the Senior General Manager at VIT-Technology Business Incubator (VIT-TBI). He is also the Vice President of Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA), and was a governing body member of ISBA from 2009 to 2014. He has around thirty years of ‘Techno-commercial’ experience and is in-charge of VIT-TBI from its inception in the year 2003. He has been coordinating a number of innovation and entrepreneurship programs with the support of various departments of the India Government.
Kevin Yu is a serial entrepreneur since the age of 23, with three exits and 3 failures. Domain expertise across SaaS, platform, digital media, corporate finance and investor relations. USD300M+ capital raised for his own ventures and other startups. Founding Partner of Taiwan Accelerator, the first seed accelerator in Taiwan. Previously Co-founder and CEO of MZ Asia, one of the leading investor relations firms in the region, serving 300+ public companies across Asia. Chief Advisor of Taiwan Investor Relations Institute (TIRI).
Jason Liu is the Managing Partner of XCEL NEXT VENTURES, a cross-border early stage VC firm and startup accelerator. Recently ​Greater China Director at Nest VC, running CVC programs for enterprises including FedEx, DBS, Infiniti, AIA, etc. Prior to Nest VC, he held mid-senior roles at Accenture and NGI Equity Partners. Previously Co-founder of Bling Communications, a digital agency that counted Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Uber and Swire as clients. Co-founder of Founder Foundation, a global startup advisor network.
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Ha Thanh An
BSSC
​​(Vietnam)
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Edward Paul Apigo
DOST-PCIEERD
​(Philippines)
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​​Agustiadi Lee
Innovation Factory
​(Indonesia)
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Ryan Chan
​MDEC
​(Malaysia)
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Julius Yeo
Starburst
(Singapore)
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Dr. A. Balachandran
VITTBI
(India)
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Kevin Yu
Taiwan Accelerator
(Event Host)
Moderator:
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Jason Liu
XCEL NEXT
(Taiwan)
Video Replay:
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X-PITCH SUMMIT 2021
News Coverage:

X-PITCH Asia Summit: Digital Transformation Is the Key to Success for Startups in the Post-Pandemic Era
2021-08-05 | Yahoo! Finance
Related news: MarketWatch, Morningstar, Associated Press, Townhall Finance, News Hub Asia, Citizen Tribune, gitecc, Quamnet, Bakersfield, Asia Spectator, KULR-8, Hashtag, Intellasia, Boston Herald, Singapore News Live, Modern Australia, The Tech Tribune, Telegraph, Vietnam Insider, TimesTech India, Headlines of Today, Taiwan Accelerator

​​X-PITCH 2021 partners with e27 to assist startups in better cross border investment opportunities
2021-08-03 | e27

X-PITCH峰會:數位轉型是後疫時代新創成功關鍵​
2021-08-03 | 經濟日報
​Related news: 工商時報, 理財周刊, 科技新報, 風傳媒, Yahoo!新聞, PChome新聞, LINE TODAY

「疫」外良機  新創邀政府作互補
2021-08-03 | 工商時報

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PHOTO GALLERY

The Host Venue
Hosting the Virtual Summit
Moderator Jason Liu (Left)
Host Kevin Yu (Right)
Jason Liu, Managing Partner of XCEL NEXT VENTURES
Kevin Yu, Founding Partner of Taiwan Accelerator
An Ha, Director of International Relations at BSSC (Vietnam)
Engr. Edward Paul Apigo, Senior Technology Transfer Officer at DOST-PCIEERD (Philippines)
​Agustiadi Lee, Program Head of Innovation Factory (Indonesia)
Ryan Chan, Head of Global Business Development at MDEC (Malaysia)
Julius Yeo, Managing Director of Asia at Starburst (Singapore)
Dr. A. Balachandran, Senior General Manager at VITTBI (India)
The Joint Declaration
Signing Ceremony of the Joint Declaration
Signing Ceremony of the Joint Declaration
Post-event Media Interview
Interview with Taiwan Accelerator Managing Partner James Ku
Interview with Taiwan Accelerator Managing Partner James Ku
Interview with Taiwan Accelerator Managing Partner Brent Hu
Interview with Taiwan Accelerator Managing Partner Brent Hu
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