Monash Startup Day
EVENT SCHEDULE
Entrepreneurs share insights on startups and business innovation, covering challenges, opportunities, trends, and strategies. Designed to inspire and equip aspiring entrepreneurs with tools and connections for success.
Venue: Library Training Room 7103
| Time | Program | Speakers |
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| 12 pm - 12.30 pm | The Power of Networking | Moderator: Speakers:
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| 12.45 pm - 2 pm | Networking Lunch | Student Startup Networking Lunch A chance for students to engage with speakers and network with startups showcasing their ventures on campus during lunch. |
A series of interactive masterclasses equipping aspiring entrepreneurs to thrive in the competitive startup landscape.
Venue: ALC 7103, Library & Learning Commons
| Time | Program | Organisation |
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| 10am - 11am | TBC | TBC |
| 11am - 12pm | Design Thinking | Youth Ventures |
Experts offer expert advice to refine your CV and a professional photo booth for you to have high-quality headshots.
Time: 11am - 4pm
Venue: The Rock & Exhibition Room, Monash University Malaysia
A dynamic event for students and professionals to connect with entrepreneurs and industry experts, explore job opportunities, gain career insights, and expand their network through company booths and networking activities.
Time: 11am - 4pm
Venue: Exhibition Foyer & The Rock
Check out the startups exhibiting.
Discover your unique workplace persona to better understand your strengths, preferences, and values. This insight will help you navigate the job market with greater focus and confidence.
Take the quiz and redeem your Work Persona cards at the resume consultation booths. You can also visit the booth on the day of the event to complete the quiz.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Kimberly Wan is an entrepreneur and former national ice hockey player, holding the Malaysia Book of Records title. She is the co-founder and CEO of Otomate Me, a B2B Automation-as-a-Service (AaaS) company based in Kuala Lumpur. A 2014 graduate of Monash University, Kimberly began her career in a venture capital-backed startup. From 2015-2017, she represented Malaysia in ice hockey, winning the Best Defenseman award at the 2016 Women’s Challenge Cup of Asia. Under her leadership, Otomate Me expanded across Malaysia and Singapore. In 2019, she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Monash University, and Otomate Me secured the CIP Ignite II grant in 2020. Kimberly is also an accredited referee with the International Ice Hockey Federation, officiating in major events such as the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games. She aims to inspire others to pursue innovation in both business and sports. |
Shawn Tham is the Founder of UniLah, a student discount app that began as a project during his master’s studies and later developed into a startup. After gaining initial traction, Shawn made the bold decision to quit his job, bootstrap the venture, and successfully secured funding in Singapore. He now leads a team based in Indonesia and Malaysia. As a firm believer in the potential of Malaysia’s startup ecosystem, Shawn is committed to contributing to its growth, leveraging his experiences from the startup ecosystems in Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore. |
Jeff holds the position of Vice President of Sales and is a partner at Mole. Alongside his primary roles, he operates a startup advisory firm dedicated to driving revenue growth. With over 8 years of comprehensive experience in sales, business development, strategy, and planning, Jeff has a proven track record. He has demonstrated his expertise by successfully launching new verticals at notable startups, including Fave and Foodpanda. |
Daniel Loy has helmed various roles over his career, encompassing leadership in corporate and social innovation, STEM education, and strategic planning. In the last 5 years, he’s been actively working in the social innovation space, advocating for greater social equity and educational reform, and championing social enterprises. Currently, he is the Director of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Hub at Monash University Malaysia where he is also a Senior Lecturer (Practice) with the School of Business. He is also Associate Director of Innovation & Capability Development with PurpoSE Malaysia, and the Founder/Principal of Danjumbuck Designs, a learning/design consultancy. Prior roles helmed include Director of the Centre of Learning & Innovation at Petrosains, and Vice President of Social Innovation with the National Innovation Agency. |
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