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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
      Ms Jayasutha Samuthiran

      Ms Jayasutha Samuthiran

      Regional Head of Brand Academy

      William Grant & Sons

      Track Marketing, Content & Community

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      Jayasutha Samuthiran is a regional business leader with over a decade of experience spanning entrepreneurship, global brand strategy, commercial innovation and leadership development.

      Currently Regional Head of Brand Academy, Asia Pacific, at William Grant & Sons, she leads capability transformation across markets, helping business leaders and teams translate strategy into commercial impact.

      Her career began at Enterprise Singapore, where she supported startups in innovation and internationalisation. She subsequently held global brand and innovation roles at Diageo and William Grant & Sons, working across international markets to develop and commercialise new products, strengthen brand strategies and drive business growth.

      Beyond her corporate career, Jayasutha is an INSPIRIT Youth Leader, educator and founder of விதைகள் (Vidhaigal), a ground-up early learning initiative for the community. She is passionate about mentoring emerging talent, navigating career transitions and empowering the next generation of leaders.