GKHF Panel: Turning Ideas into Reality – What it Takes to Start

Leave a Nest Singapore is pleased to announce an upcoming panel session titled “Turning Ideas into Reality: What it Takes to Start”, to be held as part of the Global Knowledge Hub Forum (GKHF). This panel brings together perspectives from academia and the startup ecosystem to unpack one of the most critical yet often misunderstood stages of venture creation: the earliest phase of building.

About the Panel Session

The panel will feature different partners, who will share insights drawn from working closely with founders, institutions, and ecosystem partners across different stages of venture development. The discussion will focus on the 0→1 entrepreneurship journey, the transition from an idea or intent into a tangible venture, and why this phase plays a decisive role in shaping long-term outcomes.

Rather than focusing on pitching or showcasing ventures, this session is designed as a reflective and practical dialogue, addressing how founders and teams can better navigate uncertainty, align expectations, and prepare themselves for meaningful engagement with partners and institutions.

Key Discussion Themes

The panel will explore:

• Why the earliest stage of venture building requires a fundamentally different mindset and approach
• Common misconceptions founders and teams have about the “0→1” phase
• Signals that ecosystem partners and institutions look for before committing to collaboration
• Practical advice on working effectively with universities, government-linked organisations, and industry partners

Participants can expect to gain a clearer understanding of what it truly takes to move from intention to action, and how to position themselves effectively within the broader innovation ecosystem.

Event details: 

• Date: 10th February 2026, Tuesday
• Time: 9am – 5pm
• Venue: NUS Enterprise, i3 building, 21 Heng Mui Keng Ter, NUS Enterprise, S119613
• Participation fee: FREE

For more information regarding Global Knowledge Hub Forum, you may visit our website at https://gkhforum.com/