SMU Female Founders Learning Exchange
We heard you loud and clear. You value mentoring that shows up as community and practical business lessons, and it’s with this intent that we are shaping our programme.
We’re excited to launch the first in a series of Learning Exchange: small, intimate, dynamic sessions designed to tackle real business challenges with a focus on female entrepreneurs.
The theme for our first Learning Exchange is “Empowering Growth: Navigating Opportunities Together.”
Overall Host: Kashmira Chawak (MCM 2016), Founder, Storyboard Strategic Communications
We will have 3 breakout sessions:
1. Government Grants and Support Featured Host: Lynn Kee (BBM 2008) Founder, DrBags, supported by Joanna Teo (BSc ISM 2007 & MITB 2024) Founder, Attribute Data.
2. Pathways for Expanding Overseas Featured Host: Joy Lim (BAcc & BBM 2006) Founder and CEO, Tomal Global.
3. Secrets to Hiring and Managing a Distributed Team across Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines Featured Host: Lisa Ti (MPA 2024) Founder, Clean Concience, supported by Tizi…
Contact: fabianchong@smu.edu.sg. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Talks & Forums. Subject: Leadership. Audience: Alumni. Interest/Affinity Group: SMU Founders Alumni Group.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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Contact: fabianchong@smu.edu.sg. RSVP: By Invitation Only. Type: Conferences & Symposiums. Subject: Economics. Leadership. International. Audience: Alumni.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.