Pay it Forward Lounge

At the heart of SFF is a powerful, interconnected community. "Pay It Forward" nurtures the next generation of FinTech leaders through shared knowledge and collaboration.

Pay it Forward

2025 Pay it Forward Tracks

Product and Project Management
Product and
Project Management
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Governance,
Risk and Compliance
AI & Data
AI & Data
Web3 Builders
Web3 Builders
Impact Careers
Impact Careers (ESG)
Communities, Partnerships & Ecosystems
Communities, Partnerships
and Ecosystems
Government & Public Policy
Government and
Public Policy
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Mentor


How it works

  1. Register – Register your interest by 30 Sept 2025 here. Applications are open till 30 September 2025. We’ll review all submissions and inform you of the outcome by 18 Oct 2025. Successful mentors will have a profile created in the app.
  2. Set Your Availability – Commit at least 2 hours between 1–5pm, 12 - 14 Nov 2025 at the PIF Lounge (Hall 3).
  3. Meet Mentees – Approve requests in the app; meetings will be scheduled automatically with table assignments.

Why join

  • Shape the Future – Guide the next generation of FinTech leaders.
  • Expand Your Influence – Gain fresh perspectives and strengthen your profile.
  • Lead the Conversation – Contribute to how emerging tech is applied in real-world finance.

Applications close 30 Sept 2025.


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Mentee


How it works

  1. Register – Apply online to join. Once registered, you’ll gain access to the app to browse mentors, view their profiles, and request mentorship sessions. Meetings are subject to mentor availability and approval.
  2. Request Meetings – Submit requests directly in the app; mentors approve based on availability.
  3. Connect & Learn – Meetings are auto-scheduled with table assignments at the PIF Lounge.

Why join

  • Access Leaders – Gain one-on-one mentorship from experienced FinTech professionals.
  • Turn Insights into Action – Use guidance to shape strategy, avoid mistakes, and accelerate growth.
  • Grow Your Network – Join a community of peers and mentors with shared purpose.

 


2025 Participating Mentors and Career Coaches

Abhishek Rathi

Abhishek Rathi

Head - Venture Studio

Kira Ventures

Alessio Basso

Alessio Basso

Head of Technology, Payments and Fintech

AWS

Alice Chen

Alice Chen

Co-founder/COO

InvestaX

Alvin Chia

Alvin Chia

SVP, Head of Digital Assets Innovation (APAC)

Northern Trust

Amanda Chua

Amanda Chua

Head of APAC

World Wide Generation

Amit Parekh

Amit Parekh

Head of Payments and Fintech APAC

Fiserv

Andrew Ong

Andrew Ong

Chief Executive Officer

3S Money Singapore Pte Ltd

Anu Phanse

Anu Phanse

Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO

Coinbase Singapore

Jay Shivnani

Jay Shivnani

Career Coach

Employment and Employability Institute (e2i)

Jaz Chua

Jaz Chua

Strategy and Operations Director, CEO Office

PayPal

Julie Tay

Julie Tay

Consultant

Eichen Partners

Katia Azais

Katia Azais

Chief Compliance Officer

Google Payments Singapore

SFA: Women in FinTech Mentors

Abhishek Rathi

Abhishek Rathi

Head - Venture Studio

Kira Ventures

Alessio Basso

Alessio Basso

Head of Technology, Payments and Fintech

AWS

Alice Chen

Alice Chen

Co-founder/COO

InvestaX

Alvin Chia

Alvin Chia

SVP, Head of Digital Assets Innovation (APAC)

Northern Trust

Amanda Chua

Amanda Chua

Head of APAC

World Wide Generation

Amit Parekh

Amit Parekh

Head of Payments and Fintech APAC

Fiserv

Andrew Ong

Andrew Ong

Chief Executive Officer

3S Money Singapore Pte Ltd

Anu Phanse

Anu Phanse

Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO

Coinbase Singapore

Jay Shivnani

Jay Shivnani

Career Coach

Employment and Employability Institute (e2i)

Jaz Chua

Jaz Chua

Strategy and Operations Director, CEO Office

PayPal

Julie Tay

Julie Tay

Consultant

Eichen Partners

Katia Azais

Katia Azais

Chief Compliance Officer

Google Payments Singapore

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