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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 Jesyka Hiu

      Ms Jesyka Hiu

      Founder

      START & HERizon

      Track Entrepreneurship & Startups

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      Jesyka is an ecosystem and partnership builder working across Malaysia’s tech, startup and entrepreneurship landscape. She spearheads START & HERizon, a grassroots B2B network-building engine with access to ~300,000 strong local business networks and alliances as well as a proprietary community-led GTM framework that turns network access into structured commercial outcomes.

      With over 8 years in tech-driven startup environments, Jesyka has a proven track record building early-stage ventures, leading cross-functional initiatives and driving market expansion, including leading entry into a new digital banking vertical and scaling sales portfolios from 8- to 9-figures.

      She brings a practical understanding of how startups, financial institutions, corporates and ecosystem stakeholders navigate growth, partnerships, and market entry, drawing on a background spanning blockchain, FinTech, PR and MICE.

      Grounded in Personal Social Responsibility (PSR), Jesyka led Sabah Caremongers during the pandemic, impacting 9,800+ individuals across underserved communities. She was named one of the eleven Youth Empowerment Changemakers in the 2025 edition of Wiki Impact 100 and a 2025 YSEALI PFP Fellow (Malaysia) under the Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment institute theme.