Serendipitous and Designed Innovation from Singapore!
Singapore’s success as an innovation hub lies in its ability to balance deliberate frameworks with room for serendipity. The city-state has crafted an environment that supports both planned, systematic development (through government policy, education, and infrastructure) and organic, unexpected breakthroughs (through collaboration, global talent, and risk-taking). This dynamic balance enables Singapore to continuously evolve, adapt to new challenges, and remain at the forefront of innovation. The result is a thriving ecosystem where both designed innovation and serendipitous genius come together to create world-changing solutions that have a global impact.
Keynote Speaker and Moderator
A/Prof. Liu Lerwen, NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur), Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Liu Lerwen is an Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship (Practice) at NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur). She teaches various entrepreneurship programs focusing on sustainability and circular economy, empowering students with mindset, knowledge, and skills. She has over 25 years of global business development experience supporting research commercialization, impact, and nurturing start-ups. She is a resource person and technical consultant for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP). She specializes in business development and education in emerging technologies, circular economy, and sustainability.
Panelists
Dr. Guillermo A. Corona Herrera, Senior Manager, Minimum viable Product Studio, NUS Enterprise, National University of Singapore.
Coral Reef & Blue Carbon Aquaculture specialist with over twenty years of hands-on sustainable aquaculture and international R&D&I experience. He is responsible, adaptable, innovative, and challenge–oriented leader with solid skills in the field, laboratory, and office to manage regenerative/restorative aquaculture projects from an integral point of view. As part of a team, he enjoys collaborating with interdisciplinary groups to highlight all the key elements and make the best decisions to solve problems under critical scenarios.
Mr. Jeff Lin Li, Partner, iGlobe Partners.
Jeff Lin is a Partner at iGlobe Partners, a Singapore based cross border VC firm which invests in healthcare, deep tech and AI, focusing on the U.S., U.K. and Asia. Prior to joining iGlobe in 2014, Jeff had built many years of experience in strategy consulting, telecom and IT industry since his first job with Nokia in 1998.
Ms. Tatiana Ratcu Siufi, Co Founder, Vidacity
Tatiana is a versatile professional with a rich background spanning across various industries, countries and roles. Currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer for Business Development at Vidacity, she spearheads initiatives to foster innovation and entrepreneurship to tackle global social and environmental challenges. Her diverse experiences, including recent sustainability roles at Accenture and at social enterprise City Sprouts, reflect her commitment to driving positive change through strategic planning and collaborative ventures.