The Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SVCA) is organising a panel discussion with successful industry players in the mobile technology space to share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities in mobile investment. This event is supported by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA).
“An introduction to mobile technology investments and the role in investing in mobile technology to enhance your chances of success.”
Speakers
Mr Benjamin Joffe
Benjamin is the Managing Director of +8* | Plus Eight Star, a Beijing-based consultancy focused on ‘Innovation Arbitrage’, bringing proven best practices and strategic advisory from and about the advanced Asian markets of Japan, Korea and China to clients worldwide.
Mr Michel Birnbaum
Michel is a general partner at iGlobe Partners Pte Ltd. He has over 25 years of operational and advisory experience to technology companies, with his background in Investment Banking, Venture Capital/Private Equity and industry. He has managed close to 30 IPOs, follow-on debt/equity financings as well as M&A and Private Placement transactions. His wealth of experience in the technology sector serves him in good stead as an invaluable advisor to iGlobe’s investments.
Dr. Lai Kok Fung
Dr KF Lai is co-founder and chief executive officer of BuzzCity, one of world’s leading mobile media companies in the development and marketing of mobile services and entertainment to a global audience.
Established in 1999 in Singapore, BuzzCity’s business focuses on two distinct audiences: the newly connected emerging middle class in developing markets and the blue collar sector in developed regions.
Event Details
When: Thursday 25th November 2010
Time: 11.30 AM
When: Marriott Hotel Singapore, Legacy Suite, Level 2, 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865
Fees:
SVCA Members and Partners* – S$10.00 per pax
Other – S$100.00 per pax
*Eligibility for Partners rate: Government Agencies, Portfolio companies of IDA, MDA, Spring, BANSEA and TiE
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