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, 1–5pm
- PIF Lounge, Hall 3, Singapore EXPO
2026 Pay It Forward Tracks
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Software Engineering & Building
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AI & Data
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Product & Project Management
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Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance
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Marketing, Content & Community
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Business, Finance & Strategy
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Entrepreneurship & Startups
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Public Policy, Government & Social Impact
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To be announced
Mentor or Mentee
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Applications are now open
Mentor
How it works
- Register – Register your interest via the form by 12 Oct 2026. You'll be notified of the outcome by 16 October, and successful applicants will have their mentor profile created for the app.
- Set Your Availability – Commit at least 2 hours between 1–5pm, 18–20 Nov 2026 at the PIF Lounge (Hall 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
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Mentee
How it works
- Register – Register within the app. Please ensure you have already registered for a SFF pass.
- Request Meetings – Submit requests directly through the app by answering a short prompt. Mentors review each request and decide whether to connect based on their availability and fit with the mentee's goals.
- Connect & Learn – Meetings are auto-scheduled with table assignments at the PIF Lounge.
Why join
- Access Leaders
- Turn Insights into Action
- Grow Your Network
2026 Mentors
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Mr Aditya Sinha
Principle Consultant & CEO, Finovia Ventures
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Mr Alessio Basso
Head of Tech, Agentic AI ASEAN, AWS
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Mr Alexander Suess
CEO, FINN APP PTE LTD
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Mr Allen Lee
Head of People, Prex Technologies
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Ms Andrea Tan
Fractional GTM Lead, (independent)
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Mr Andrew Ong
Board Member, Agrud Technologies Pte Ltd
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Dr. Annabelle Lin
Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer, Nextvestment
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Mr Anthony Leong
Director, EY
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Mr Arvin Singh
Chief Operating Officer, Cinch
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Mrs Bella Lai
Head of Payments, FIS Global
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Mr Brian Lim
CEO, Wisma AI
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Mr Bryan Lee
Managing Director, Group Head of Data, UOB
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Ms Cao Yier
Principal Architect, Financial Services, Google
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Ms Charis Liau
Chief Investment Officer, IFS Asset Management
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Ms Charu Sethi
Founder, StableState | Go-to-Market & Partnerships, APAC at OpenRouter., StableState & OpenRouter
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Mr Chyi Yan Hshieh
Head of APAC, Polygon Labs
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Mr Daniel Lee
CEO, Cactus Custody (BIT Group)
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Mr Davy Lassagne
CFO, Hex Trust
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Ms Eelee Lua
Chief of Staff & Co-Founder, xcube.co
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Ms Elizabeth FITZELL
COO, UNSD t/a AsiaVerify
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Mr Frans Wiwanto
Managing Director APAC, Flywire Singapore
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Mr Gaurav Jaiswal
Head of Sales Asia, Coherent Capital Advisors Pte Ltd
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Mr Jackson Oh
Chief Technology Officer, ANEXT Bank
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Mr Jai Govindani
CTO, FINN APP
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Ms Janet Neo
Executive Advisor, Ant International
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Ms Jayasutha Samuthiran
Regional Head of Brand Academy, William Grant & Sons
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Mr Jonathan Chan
Head, Innovation Ventures, Bank Julius Baer
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Ms Judith Loh
SVP, Commercial Head APAC, Nomupay Pte Ltd
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Ms Julia Chin
Managing Director, JFourth Solutions Pte Ltd
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Mr Kelvin Tan
Head of Tokenisation, DBS
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Mr Kennie Ong
Head of Solutions, APAC, Ubyx
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Mr Kevin Boezennec
Associate Partner Singapore, SYNTHESIS
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Mrs Laura Steer
Head of Enterprise Risk Management, HSBC
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Mr Lee Wee Siang
Executive Director (PDS), and Head of APAC Compliance, Paxos
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Mrs Lisa Schroeder
Managing Director, QAI Ventures Singapore
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Ms Lorraine Lai
Senior Director of Marketing for APAC, Agents and Consumers, Flywire
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Ms Lynette Lee
CEO(SI) CSO(X Cube)Executive in residence(SMU)Co founder(Archinfra), Sirius Impact Venture Pte Ltd
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Ms Michi Chan
Head of Regulatory Compliance, APAC, crypto.com
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Mr Mirsad Cekic
Senior Partner, Synpulse
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Ms Monica Agarwal
CHRO, WorkForm
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Ms Nidhi Kataria
Director, Brand & Product Marketing, Tookitaki Technologies
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Ms Nynke Postma
Head of Business Development Asia & Middle-East, Encompass Corporation
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Ms Parameswaran Uthra
CCRO, StashAway
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Ms Pauline Sim
Head of Strategy & Transformation, United Overseas Insurance Ltd
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Mr Rajeev Tummala
Director , Lead Product Solutions ( AI and Digtal Assets), HSBC Securities Services
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Mr Ralph Rambausek
Director Business Development Asia, BOLTTECH
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Mr Ramakrishnan TG
Strategic Partnerships Lead, Payments, Google Asia Pacific
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Ms Rowena Lee
Director, HRS Talents
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Mr Shrikant Patil
CEO and Managing Director, DigiAlly.Ai
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Mr Sonny Santos
Freelance writer, former Financial Services Distinguished Solution Engineer, Freelance (ex-Salesforce)
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Ms Stephanie Lim
Global Head of Regulatory and Licensing, MetaComp
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Mr Steven Cheong
Chief Information Security Officer, ANEXT Bank
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Mr Stuart Thornton
Founder, 6ONE
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Ms Tamara Singh
Managing Director, The Nature Conservancy
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Mr Teo Chee Keong
Associate Partner, ERNST AND YOUNG
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Ms Valerie Chow
Lead Consultant - Marketing & Branding, JFourth Solutions
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Ms Wanning Nicole Li
Chief Delivery Officer, Thunes Pte Ltd
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Ms Wenting Chen
Head of Marketing, ANEXT Bank
Mr Anthony Leong
Director
EY
Track Business, Finance & Strategy
Senior IT Executive | Global Technology Advisor | Career Mentor
With a 25-years career in IT consulting, Anthony is a senior management leader who bridges complex technology solutions with long-term business value. His journey spans industry giants including Accenture, IBM, and Microsoft, as well as Silicon Valley startups, offering a blend of enterprise scale and startup innovation.
Anthony brings end-to-end expertise across IT pre-sales, strategic execution, and multi-million-dollar consulting engagements, with a track record of leading digital and cloud transformations across Education, Financial Services, Healthcare, Public Sector, Telecommunications, and Professional Services.
Global Footprint & Regional Expertise
Having lived and worked in Malaysia and Japan, Anthony brings deep cross-cultural acumen and regional market insights. He has managed client relationships and led multidisciplinary teams across more than a dozen countries in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
Mentorship & Leadership Development
A passionate advocate for professional growth, Anthony has mentored individuals at every career stage, from students exploring their options to professionals navigating complex corporate environments. He offers practical, real-world guidance tailored to your goals.
Get in Touch
If you are interested in IT, technology, or startups and are seeking career advice, growth strategies, or an insider's perspective on global MNCs versus high-growth startups, Anthony would love to hear from you.