Endeavor Malaysia’s Tech Nexus 2024: A gathering of founders and industry players 

• Gathering welcomed 42Geeks, a firm with over 50 global technocrats, founders
• Event highlights Endeavor’s efforts to empower entrepreneurs, drive economic growth

Endeavor Malaysia recently wrapped up Tech Nexus, a day-long event aimed at fostering connections and embracing innovation among visionary founders and industry leaders. The gathering welcomed 42Geeks, an organisation boasting over 50 technocrats and founders from the USA, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Japan and Singapore. 

The event kicked off with a thought-provoking panel discussion on Malaysia's Digital Transformation: Government Initiatives and Tech Investments, drawing over 150 attendees eager to delve into the topic. Minister of Digital, Gobind Singh Deo, delivered a keynote speech emphasising the importance of government initiatives and tech investments in driving Malaysia's digital transformation agenda.

His speech inspired attendees to embrace innovation, seize opportunities, and contribute to Malaysia's emergence as a digital powerhouse, setting the tone for an enlightening panel session filled with valuable insights and forward-thinking discussions.

The morning session continued with a panel discussion featuring prominent industry figures, including Endeavor mentor Alizakri Alias, chairman of Penjana Kapital, and Raymond Siva, senior vice president of Digital Investment at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, Dr. Ong Kian Ming, board member of Malaysian Investment Development Authority, Shahril Hamdan, founder and managing director of Watchtower Advisory and Ghazanfar Iqbal, head of Business Development Startups for Malaysia, Pakistan and Singapore at Amazon Web Services. They shared unique perspectives and invaluable insights into the future of Malaysia's digital transformation.

Adlin Yusman, managing director at Endeavor Malaysia, expressed excitement about hosting 42Geeks for Tech Nexus, highlighting the event's role in fostering a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

"This event underscores our commitment to fostering a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem where high-impact entrepreneurs dream bigger, scale faster, and pay-it-forward," he added.

“Tech Nexus reflects Endeavor Malaysia's commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and driving economic growth through innovation, serving as a catalyst for change in Malaysia's entrepreneurial landscape,” Adlin said.