October 19 at 2:00 pm PDT / 5:00 pm EDT

Perceiving a market gap, Asian entrepreneurs built innovative companies that empowered millions of their compatriots to participate in the formal economy. By enabling essential transactions and improving access to the digital economy, these companies expanded peoples' abilities to learn and work, and to avail themselves of financial, health, and entertainment services. In doing so, companies reached new markets and new customers. In this session, Asia's leading entrepreneurs discuss their efforts to bring people into the formal economy with the goal of improving their livelihoods and taking advantage of opportunities in a rapidly digitalized and interconnected world.

Moderator

Sheila Patel
Vice Chairman, B Capital Group

Speakers

Amit Anand
Founding Partner, Jungle Ventures

Ilaria Chan
Group Advisor on Tech & Social Impact and Chairperson, TechForGood Institute (founded by Grab)

Hua Fung Teh
President, Group ONE (ONE Championship)