From Idea to Launch -

Ready to take your business idea from concept to reality? The first step is validation. In this dynamic workshop, you'll pitch your nascent idea and receive direct feedback from seasoned founders and experts in the startup space.

​Learn practical frameworks to test your assumptions, refine your value proposition, and understand what it takes to get noticed. Walk away with actionable next steps and the confidence that comes from knowing your idea has been vetted by those who understand what it takes to succeed.

​If you are new to the startup scene? Got an idea but don't know what to do next? Or just curious about starting a business? - This workshop is for you!

​Who will be there?

Speaker & Mentor:

• ​Guang Jin Yeo - Founder, 1UpMedia | Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia
  ​Guang Jin began his career at Procter & Gamble, gaining deep expertise in media across several Asian markets. He is now the founder of 1UpMedia, a podcast production house that transforms narrative podcasts into video content for TV networks and MNCs. The regionally distributed team serves a multilingual Asian audience. 1UpMedia was notably the first Asian production house nominated for the Ambies in 2024. Outside of work, Guang Jin enjoys exploring craft beer culture.

Supporting Mentor:

• ​Hussein Sulaiman - Investment Principal, JDI Group
  Hussein is the Investment Principal at JDI Group, where he serves as a Venture Catalyst, helping startups across Southeast Asia scale globally. With over a decade of deep involvement in the startup ecosystem, Hussein has worked closely with founders and teams in business development, market expansion, and operations management. He was a pioneer member of several notable regional startups, including BeMyGuest, Lazada, and Zilingo, where he played a key role in driving business growth. Previously, as Programme Head of BLOCK71 Indonesia & Vietnam, Hussein led major startup programs and initiatives designed to help startups expand across borders.
  

Host:

• Mia Tam Nguyen - Community & Communications Lead, VSYNC
  ​Mia is a result-driven communications professional known for her passion in building and scaling startups. She led successful market entry programs for international startups entering Singapore and regional markets, alongside building strategic partnerships and vibrant communities. Driven by a passion for community building, Mia currently serves as the Community and Communications Lead at VSYNC, where she fosters connections among future leaders from Singapore and Vietnam.
  

WORKSHOP AGENDA

3:00 PM - 3:10 PM: Welcome & Introduction

3:10 PM - 3:55 PM: Theory & Framework Sharing

• This segment provides participants with essential startup methodologies, covering problem identification, solution development, value proposition crafting, target audience understanding, and actionable first steps, along with insights into the realities of entrepreneurship.

3:55 PM - 4:25 PM: Practice & Mentor Feedback

• This hands-on segment allows participants to apply learned frameworks in small, mentor-led groups, completing a form with their ideas, sharing them, and receiving direct feedback.

4:25 PM - 4:40 PM: Group Sharing & Key Takeaways

4:40 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking

​If you have any questions, please contact us at: mia_nguyen@vsync.asia

Learn more about VSYNC at vsync.asia