Successful conclusion of Endeavor’s Future Forum 2.0 - A game changer for Malaysia’s startup ecosystem 

• Over 300 industry leaders, investors & entrepreneurs attended the forum
• Attendees gained insights into M'sia's startup ecosystem through key discussions

With Cradle Fund, through the MYStartup initiative, as its patron, along with support from Grab Malaysia, GXBank, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Endeavor’s Future Forum 2.0 successfully concluded on Tuesday, 13th August 2024, at the Asia School of Business. The event maintained a strong turnout, with over 300 industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors in attendance, matching last year’s numbers.

According to Endeavor, this consistency proves that the success of last year’s Future Forum was not a mere stroke of luck but rather a testament to its ongoing commitment to curating compelling topics and attracting top-tier speakers that resonate deeply with the entrepreneurial community.

This year’s Future Forum 2.0 featured a lineup of speakers, including Endeavor Emeritus Board Member Nazir Razak (chairman of Ikhlas Capital), Endeavor Mentors such as Joel Neoh (co-founder of First Move & Fave) and Tunku Alizakri Alias (Former chairman of Penjana Kapital), Endeavor Entrepreneurs including Aaron Patel (founder of iHandal) and Kian Seah (founder of HHI), as well as Endeavor Pre-ISP candidates such as Nicholas Pinn Yang Lim (co-founder of Good Foodie Media), Nadira Yusoff (founder & CEO of Kiddocare), Nurul Syaheedah Jes Izman (co-founder of Pantas), and Mark Koh (co-founder of SUPA).

The list of speakers continued with Norman Vanhaecke (group CEO of Cradle), Fadrizul Hasani (CTO of GXBank), Karamjit Singh (founder of Digital News Asia), Peter Yong (founder of Mr. Money TV), Koichi Saito (founder of KK Fund), Sophie Chiu (principal at AppWorks), Warren Leow (CEO of Pixlr Group), Gerardo Salandra (CEO of Respond.io), Rene Menezes (executive director of Remix Solutions), Roshan Kanesan (producer & presenter at BFM), and Fahim Surani (Solution or Systems architect at Amazon Web Services).

Endeavor said that the attendees gained valuable insights into Malaysia’s startup ecosystem—from reflections of a serial entrepreneur to understanding the Gen AI revolution and digesting the key factors to attract foreign investors into the local scene. They also discussed ways to integrate ESG into business strategy, as well as learning about the new age of marketing and branding. Notably, the event’s Legal Clinic, in partnership with Zaid Ibrahim & Co (in association with KPMG Law), provided personalised legal advice to entrepreneurs, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to empowering local businesses.

Reflecting on the event, Adlin Yusman, Managing Director of Endeavor Malaysia, commented, “The consistent turnout for Future Forum 2.0 reaffirms that our approach to curating relevant topics and engaging speakers is resonating with the entrepreneurial community. It’s not just about a one-time success; it’s about continually delivering value and fostering an environment where innovation thrives.”

He added that the firm is thrilled by this year’s success and can’t wait to return in 2025 with an even more outstanding Future Forum 3.0. “As Endeavor looks ahead, we remain dedicated to empowering high-impact entrepreneurs and fostering a thriving startup ecosystem. The success of Future Forum 2.0 is a clear indication that this mission is on track,” Adlin said.