Start Up Podium® Profiles

Jeff Lin is a Partner at Singapore-based iGlobe Partners, investing in tech startups across Southeast Asia, the U.S., and Europe. He joined iGlobe in 2014 and has contributed to investments in notable companies such as ACSL, Twist Bioscience, and Ginkgo Bioworks. Prior to iGlobe, Jeff worked at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and held significant roles in the telecom and IT industries with companies like Nokia and Huawei. He serves as a mentor at the Singapore Management University’s BIG incubation program.

Sze Yunn is the CEO of Neurowyzr, having previously led Philips ASEAN Pacific’s Population Health Management. She’s known for pioneering telehealth initiatives in Asia and has experience across various sectors and countries, including roles at Microsoft and the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Gourab, a leader in longevity and digital health, co-founded Aktivo Labs to enhance global health through technology. With 15 years in the sector, he is involved in deploying solutions that predict and prevent chronic diseases and holds a double degree from ECU, Australia.

Pauline leads the National Health Innovation Centre, enhancing clinical innovation across public hospitals. Her previous roles include heading the Innovation and Enterprise Directorate at the National Research Foundation and pivotal positions in the Singapore Business Federation and UBS. Pauline has a rich background in fostering tech initiatives like SWITCH and spearheading international partnerships.

Proud Patanavanich, now the Innovation Division Director at MedPark Hospital, has a diverse career across HR, retail, and healthcare. She developed key marketing strategies at Lazada and later contributed to healthcare innovations at Mahachai Hospital. Proud’s role at MedPark has been crucial during the Covid-19 pandemic, enhancing digital healthcare services.

Dr. Nattharee Judee, specialisng in telemedicine, currently manages MyDoc in Thailand, focusing on cross-border healthcare solutions.

Pakaratee Chaiyawat, a lecturer and physical therapist at Mahidol University, founded HealthcaRe Tele-delivery Services to improve access to physical and occupational therapy, aligning with global sustainability goals.

Dr. Sorayouth Chumnanvej, a neurosurgeon at Mahidol University, focuses on advanced neurosurgical techniques and has developed patents in the field. His extensive research and international contributions have earned him recognition in the medical community.

Chris Hardesty has dedicated his career and passion toward the health/care field. Having had the good fortune of working across more than 50 countries, he believes there is something to teach and something to learn from the various health system designs. His particular area of emphasis is around fostering public-private partnerships such that we can bring safe, effective, and economically-viable medical innovations to those in need.

Ferenc holds degrees in software and biomedical engineering with advanced studies focusing on AI in medical decision support systems. He is currently spearheading numerous initiatives and leading the charge in TUV Rheinland's medical AI and Cybersecurity related service expansion projects. As a qualified lead auditor and product expert, he actively performs audits and technical file reviews for a wide range of product categories, ensuring compliance with the stringent ISO 13485, EU MDD/R, UK MDR and MDSAP schemes. Prior to his impactful role at TUV Rheinland Japan, Ferenc cultivated over a decade of expertise in the medical device industry. His journey included roles as a global product manager, R&D systems engineer, and project leader for cutting-edge high-risk dialysis systems.