Overview
The central theme of the event, "AI Pathways: Leveraging AI to Grow Business," is to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can drive business growth, innovation, and efficiency in the Industry 5.0 era. It highlights the transformative role of AI in aligning products with market needs, automating business processes, and creating sustainable growth opportunities, particularly in the B2B SaaS ecosystem.
Insights to Be Gained:
AI's Role in Business Growth:
Understand how AI technologies can optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and unlock new opportunities across industries.
Learn how AI can empower startups and established businesses to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Product-Market Fit Through AI:
Gain actionable frameworks for aligning AI-driven solutions with specific market needs to achieve business success.
Discover the challenges and best practices in tailoring AI solutions to customer demands.
Industry 5.0 Trends:
Explore how Industry 5.0 blends AI and human-centric innovation to shape the future of automation and business strategies.
Identify key trends in B2B SaaS automation tools and their implications for scaling businesses.
Practical Application of AI:
Participate in a hands-on workshop to learn how to leverage AI for driving product-market fit and business growth.
Gain insights into real-world applications and strategies that can be directly implemented in your business.
Networking and Collaboration:
Connect with AI experts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to exchange ideas and build meaningful partnerships.
Leverage the collective expertise of speakers and participants to address business challenges collaboratively.
Key Takeaway:
Attendees will leave the event with a deeper understanding of AI's potential to transform their businesses, actionable strategies to align AI technologies with market demands, and meaningful connections within the ecosystem to support their innovation journey.
The "AI Pathways: Leveraging AI to Grow Business" event is designed to showcase how businesses can harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve sustainable growth and innovation. This event brings together industry leaders and innovators to explore cutting-edge AI applications and strategies.
Purpose:
The event aims to equip startups, entrepreneurs, and business professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate AI into their operations, streamline processes, and achieve product-market fit.
Key Themes:
AI for Business Growth: Explore the role of AI in enhancing business strategies, improving decision-making, and creating new growth opportunities.
B2B SaaS Automation: Learn how AI-powered automation tools are shaping the future of business operations.
Industry 5.0 Trends: Gain insights into the latest advancements that combine AI technologies with human-centric solutions.
Agenda Highlights:
Key Presentations:
Introduction to River Venture Studio by Dr. Viveka Kalidasan.
Overview of AIPath.one by David Isaac Mathews, focusing on AI-driven solutions for product-market alignment.
Insights from Asnawi Jufrie, General Manager of SleekFlow, on leveraging SaaS tools for automation.
Panel Discussion:
Topic: Industry 5.0 Landscape for B2B SaaS-Based Automation Tools.
Panelists: Dr. Viveka Kalidasan, David Isaac Mathews, Asnawi Jufrie, and Premika PoSaw.
Moderated by Leslie Sarma, this discussion will delve into real-world applications of AI and emerging trends.
Workshop by AIPath.one:
A hands-on session led by David Isaac Mathews, focusing on Exploring Product-Market Fit to Drive Business Growth. Participants will learn actionable frameworks and strategies to align their AI-driven products with market demands.
Networking Opportunities:
A chance to connect with speakers, panelists, and like-minded professionals to exchange ideas and build meaningful collaborations.
Takeaways:
Participants will leave with actionable insights into leveraging AI for business innovation, practical knowledge on achieving product-market fit, and a deeper understanding of Industry 5.0 trends. The workshop will provide a step-by-step approach to integrating AI-driven solutions into business strategies.
Schedule
Date: 14 Feb 2025, Friday
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 32 Carpenter Street, 059911
Speakers
Speaker's Profile:
Dr. Viveka Kalidasan, Founder and CEO, River Venture Studio
Dr. Viveka Kalidasan, recognized as one of MIT’s 35 Innovators Under 35, Singapore’s Top 100 Women in Tech, and an NUS Outstanding Young Alumni, is the Founder and CEO of River Venture Studio, the world’s first Industry 5.0 accelerator and startup studio supported by Enterprise Singapore. She drives innovation in robotics, automation, and digital transformation with a focus on sustainability and human-centric solutions. A medtech pioneer, Dr. Viveka’s groundbreaking research on wireless sensing (WiSe) sutures, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, has redefined FemTech solutions. She brings expertise across R&D, clinical, regulatory, and commercialization pathways, setting new standards in medtech innovation. As the founder of The Edify Project, a venture-building platform, she supports startups in scaling across APAC. Dr. Viveka also serves on the board of the Singapore South Asia Chamber of Commerce and Industries, fostering cross-industry collaboration and innovation.
Speaker's Profile:
David Isaac Mathews, Founder, AIPath.one
David Isaac Mathews is the founder of AIPath.one, an AI-driven SaaS transforming Product-Market Fit by aligning product strategy, customer journeys, and go-to-market approaches. With a background in venture building at EY-Parthenon, he has also served as Chief Growth Officer for a public listed company, turned around a multi-million-dollar fintech venture, and successfully exited a startup he co-founded. David has led marquee projects, including Business Design for Samsung’s Product-Innovation Team, ASEAN Digital Innovation at EY-Parthenon, and strategy consulting for leaders in banking, fintech, e-commerce, and cybersecurity. Drawing from cutting-edge management and marketing research, he developed a Product-Market Fit pre-testing methodology to improve retention and monetization strategies. AIPath disrupts traditional innovation consulting by leveraging AI to empower businesses with efficient tools for scaling and achieving growth.
Speaker's Profile:
Asnawi Jufrie, General Manager , SleekFlow
Asnawi Jufrie, SleekFlow’s General Manager, oversees SleekFlow’s day-to-day operations and leads the social commerce platform’s growth in Southeast Asia. As the first key hire outside Hong Kong’s headquarters, he brings forth his domain expertise in the CRM space, and business development for SaaS companies. He is a firm believer in building a better tomorrow and is driven to bring the power of social commerce to the SEA region. Prior to joining SleekFlow, Asnawi was the ASEAN Team Lead, Business Development at the leading cloud computing company, Salesforce and an ex-Management Consultant at PwC focusing on Tech and International Development projects with the private and public sectors.
Speaker's Profile:
Premika PoSaw, Principal UX Designer , GovTech, Singapore
Premika is the Principal UX Designer at GovTech Singapore, where she combines culture, creativity, business, and technology to craft impactful narratives and ecosystems that improve lives. A strong advocate for democratizing problem-solving, she leverages technology as a force for good. With leadership roles at JumpStart Asia, Ogilvy, and Saatchi & Saatchi, Premika has developed deep expertise in UX design, digital strategy, and behavioral design, using her skills to drive meaningful innovation. Guided by her daily questions—What can bring joy today? and How can we amplify it?—Premika’s work is rooted in a mission to enrich lives. Beyond her professional role, she is passionate about diversity, inclusion, mentoring, and coaching, fostering growth and empowerment. An avid runner, Premika continuously pushes her mental and physical boundaries, exemplifying determination and resilience.
Moderator's Profile:
Leslie Sarma, Co-Founder, Collaborative Working Solutions
Leslie is a community builder and business development specialist with a diverse network across tech, legal, marketing, and finance sectors. Based in Singapore since 2014, she plays a key role in fostering collaboration and innovation within the region. As Co-lead of Tech Singapore Advocates, part of the Global Tech Advocates network, Leslie oversees a vibrant community of members and partners. She drives events, initiatives, and programs to support Singapore's tech ecosystem. In her role as GTA’s APAC Lead, she collaborates with regional partners to enhance innovation and connectivity. A New York-qualified attorney, Leslie practiced in London before moving to Asia. She is a regular moderator and speaker at regional and international events, bringing insights and leadership to key discussions. Her work reflects her dedication to building impactful networks and advancing the growth of Singapore’s tech landscape.
