Marie Cheong

Founding Partner, Wavemaker Impact

Marie is a Founding Partner of Wavemaker Impact, the first VC backed climate tech venture builder in SouthEast Asia. Wavemaker Impact co-founds start ups with experienced entreprenuers with the aim of building a portfolio of scaleable companies that can abate 10% of the global carbon budget.

Marie has worked with over 20 entrepreneurs to help them build their businesses. In the last three years, Marie has focused exclusively on launching climate tech startups in Southeast Asia and is passionate about increasing the pipeline of women founders in the sector.

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ESG Stage

Hall 5, Singapore EXPO

Open

Wed,15 Nov | 01:15PM - 02:00PM

What are investors on the lookout for?

Accelerating ESG

Investments into ESG fintech – including decarbonisation, data, and AI-powered solutions – are bucking headwinds faced by other fintech segments. What explains their persisting appeal to investors, and how can fintechs capitalise?

Ben Gleisner, Founder & Global Chief Executive Officer, Cogo

Marie Cheong, Founding Partner, Wavemaker Impact

Khairu Rejal, Principal, Investible

Remon Gazal, Chief Operating Officer, ESGTech

Aymeric Salley, Director - Financial Services Advisory, KPMG

Festival Stage

Hall 1, Singapore EXPO

Premium

Thu,16 Nov | 11:15AM - 11:40AM

Biotech: A force for good

Beneficial AI

Join us for an engaging Fireside Chat featuring Dr. Krishna Ella, visionary founder of Bharat Biotech, and Jennifer Holmgren, pioneering CEO of LanzaTech. These biotech trailblazers are leading the charge in harnessing innovation for a more sustainable and inclusive world.

Dr. Ella's groundbreaking work on Covaxin showcases the power of biotechnology in addressing global health challenges. Together with Jennifer Holmgren, a leading figure in sustainable chemical technologies, they exemplify how biotech can positively impact everyday life while prioritizing environmental sustainability.

In this session, these biotech luminaries will share insights on how biotech innovations are shaping a future that is both environmentally conscious and socially inclusive. Discover how their work is contributing to a world where science and entrepreneurship converge for the greater good.