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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, 1–5pm
      • 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

      • To be announced

      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 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.
        2. Set Your Availability – Commit at least 2 hours between 1–5pm, 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 – Register within the app. Please ensure you have already registered for a SFF pass.
        2. 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.
        3. 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

      All mentors

      Mr Davy Lassagne

      CFO

      Hex Trust

      Track Business, Finance & Strategy

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      Davy is the Group CFO of Hex Trust, responsible for overseeing the company’s global financial strategy and operations, leading capital raising initiatives, and establishing the infrastructure and reporting frameworks to support the sustainable growth of the group.
      He has over 20 years of sales, financial, legal and operational knowledge acquired through hands-on, buy- and sell-side experience in Asia. He has held several senior roles in various SMEs, focused on finance and overall operations.
      Prior to joining Hex Trust, Davy was Group CFO of global IoT technology provider UnaBiz and Sigfox, overlooking all aspects of finance, HR, legal, compliance and general administration of the group. He has helped the founders grow the company from inception to over 250 people in 6 countries and US$25M in revenue, raising US$85M over 4 fund raising rounds. In 2022, he orchestrated the acquisition of French technology provider and former, taking over 150 team members, 200 patents and a distribution network in 70 countries.
      Prior to that, Davy held a similar role in one of Singapore’s largest F&B groups, DHM, assisting the founder and CEO with the company’s restructuring and fund-raising exercises.
      From 2009 to 2013, Davy was Head of Operations and Investment Banking Lead at Makara Capital, a Singapore-based boutique investment firm. During his time there, he also oversaw the creation of IP-focused investment fund Makara Asia Development Fund.
      Davy started his career as Myanmar country head for French banking group Natixis in the late 90’s before joining international wealth management firm Meyado as senior advisor in Singapore and staying there for eight years.
      Davy holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School, majoring in Corporate and International Finance.