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[MaGIC Webinar] The Angel Series: Impact Investing
In partnership with the Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN), the Angel Series is specially curated to bridge the gaps between an investor’s requirements and a Startup’s expectation to enable more early-stage investments.
The COVID19 pandemic has been a catalyst for change as more businesses and investors today are actively seeking to address social and environmental challenges.
Driven by the idea of making a positive change, impact investment is currently at its tipping point and in this final session of the Angel Series. Join this session to get an understanding of what impact investment is, its benefits and the opportunities available for Startups and Investors alike.
Admission is Free
November 16, 2021
11:00 am
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12:30 pm
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Speakers
Dr Melissa Foo
Dr Melissa Foo is a global investor and portfolio manager; with a focus on impact investment ecosystem development and innovation. In 2013, she was based in New York to work on multiple early-stage deals in FinTech, Healthcare, Education, B2B, Real Estate Technology and Social Enterprise. She has also consulted for the Malaysian government on Ventures and Corporate Entrepreneurship (Ministry of Finance) and Social Innovation (Prime Minister’s Department - National Innovation Agency). Melissa received an MBA from Columbia Business School with a dual-concentration in Family Enterprise Management & Impact Investing. Additionally, she also serves on the board of her family healthcare company based in Malaysia. Prior to that, she obtained dental qualifications from the University of Melbourne and was attached to the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Hospital Sungai Buloh, specialising in trauma and facial reconstruction. When she is not identifying the next big thing in impact and innovation, she is passionate about travel, meeting people, making connections and giving. Her philanthropic work with the family organisation serves underprivileged communities across Southeast Asia.
Elain Lockman
Co-Founder & Director, Ata Plus Elain is a Co-Founder and Director in Ata Plus, a Malaysian licensed Equity Crowdfunding platform. Upbeat and optimistic, she believes nothing is impossible and all challenges are just another form of opportunities. This proves to be the fuel in her 23-year career in the areas of management, business strategy, human resource, business development, relationship management, marketing and corporate communications. She has served notable organisations, namely Petronas, MDeC, Malaysia Debt Ventures, DiGi Telecommunications and Packet One Networks. She currently sits on the Board of Western Union Payments Malaysia and the Chairman of Western Union Internal Audit Committee, while being actively involved in the start-up community, advising entrepreneurs in funding, strategy and operations. Elain is instrumental in establishing Ata Plus’ partnerships, deal screening and operations framework. Elain graduated from the London School of Economics with a BSc in Actuarial Science and MSc in Operational Research.
Rebekah Woo
Born and raised in Singapore, Rebekah has more than 20 years of investing and business experience, spanning across government, investment institutions and family offices. Rebekah graduated from the UK, US and also has the CFA and CAIA professional designations. With her education and experience, Rebekah also actively contributes to the broader investment and business community by volunteering at various organisations, such as BANSEA as the Vice-Chair of the Board, Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) as the Committee member for Diversity and International Relations. Rebekah is passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs and diversity in companies.
