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      Pay It Forward

      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.

      • 18–20 November 2026, 12:30pm–4:30pm
      • PIF Lounge, Hall 3, Singapore EXPO
      How to take part Meet the mentors
      Pay It Forward mentoring at SFF

      2026 Pay It Forward Tracks

      • Software Engineering & Building

      • AI & Data

      • Product & Project Management

      • Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

      • Marketing, Content & Community

      • Business, Finance & Strategy

      • Entrepreneurship & Startups

      • Public Policy, Government & Social Impact

      • Still Figuring It Out

      Mentor or Mentee

      • A mentor and a mentee in conversation at SFF

        Applications are now open

        Mentor

        How it works

        1. Register – Register your interest via the form by 30 Oct 2026. Successful applicants will have their mentor profile created for the app.
        2. Set Your Availability – Commit at least 2 hours between 12:30–4:30pm, 18–20 Nov 2026 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
        • Expand Your Influence
        • Lead the Conversation
      • A mentee meeting a mentor at the PIF Lounge

        Mentee

        How it works

        1. Register – Sign up for your SFF Pass and under 'Your Organisation and Role', indicate your interest in the SFF Mentorship Programme.
        2. Get Set Up - If successful, you'll receive a welcome email prompting you to download the SFF app and review the programme guidelines.
        3. Request Meetings – Submit requests through the app by answering a short prompt. Mentors review each request and decide whether to connect based on their availability and fit with your goals.
        4. Connect & Learn – Confirmed meetings are automatically scheduled with a table assigned at the PIF Lounge.

        Why join

        • Access Leaders
        • Turn Insights into Action
        • Grow Your Network

      2026 Mentors

      All mentors
      Dr. Annabelle Lin

      Dr. Annabelle Lin

      Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer

      Nextvestment

      Track Entrepreneurship & Startups

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      Dr. Annabelle Lin is Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Nextvestment, a Singapore-based AI-native WealthTech company helping financial institutions improve advisor productivity and client engagement. She leads commercial strategy, go-to-market, partnerships and revenue growth, having closed six institutional deals in two years.

      She is also Managing Partner of DAC Equity, a boutique private equity investment holding company focused on healthcare. Her career spans financial services and enterprise technology, with experience at Google Cloud, Citibank, EY and PwC. She also advises technology startups on commercial strategy and growth.

      Having moved from established organisations into entrepreneurship, Annabelle brings firsthand experience in securing institutional clients, raising early-stage capital and building investor relationships. As a Pay It Forward mentor, she helps aspiring founders and commercial professionals work through practical questions: how to win early customers, approach investors, build strategic partnerships and navigate the move from corporate roles into entrepreneurship.