The Capital Revolution
Where family dynasties, corporate giants, and
rebel startups collide to build tomorrow's economy.
24 September 2025
| Asia School of Business
24 SEP 2025
MBAN Summit 2025 Highlights
MICROHUBS IGNITING
INNOVATION
Penang, Sarawak & beyond: Where
grassroots innovation meets risk capital
FAMILY OFFICES: THE
SILENT UNICORN BUILDERS
How dynastic capital + sector expertise are
reshaping startup funding
THE 170-YEAR-OLD
STARTUP
Ghee Hiang's blueprint: Turning heritage
into tech disruption
TERM SHEETS THAT DON'T
SUCK
Investors rewrite the rules of
fair deals
SILVER TSUNAMI
ECONOMICS
Silver Tsunami Economics
Funding Malaysia's aging revolution
CORPORATES AS STARTUP
HEROES
Why acquisition: disruption for scaling
innovation
About MBAN Summit 2025
The Capital Revolution
Where Family Dynasties, Corporates, and Rebel Startups Collide to Build Tomorrow’s Economy.
Money is flowing in unexpected ways—corporates are investing like VCs, family offices are backing moonshots, and startups are rewriting the rules of scale. At this intersection of capital and ambition, we examine how these forces collide: How do term sheets differ for each player? Can "nepo babies" leverage privilege into true innovation? And what happens when boardrooms clash with founder mentalities? The future belongs to those who navigate this revolution.
Be empowered by industry leaders sharing real-world strategies.
Join us for an inspiring event where top business leaders and industry experts share powerful insights, practical strategies, and real-world experiences to help you grow, connect, and thrive. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or corporate professional, this is your chance to gain valuable knowledge and build meaningful connections.
660+Attendees
20+Speakers
10+Startup Showcases
6+Startup on Enter The Tigers Lair
Meet Our Speakers
Rebels, Dynasties, and Disruptors
The Minds Rewriting Malaysia’s Economy
Peter Wee
President of Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN)
Elain Lockman
Vice President of Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN)
Karen Puah
Council Member of Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN)
Alan Lim
Council Member & Immediate Past President of Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN)
Dr Sivapalan Vivekerajah
Council Member & Past President of Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN)
Xelia Tong
Honorary Secretary of Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN)
Renuka Sena
Co-Founder & CEO of PROFICEO
Dato Patrick Liew
Chairman of Sarawak Business Angel Network (SBAN)
Alan Ong
Chairman of MBAN Penang Chapter
Premesh Chandran
Co-Founder and Former CEO of Malaysiakini.com & Co-Founder & CEO Awatar
Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Suraya Abdul Rashid
Founder and Chief Scientist, Qarbotech
Chik Wai Chiew
Founding Chairman of the Investment Committee, Asia Impact First Fund
Dato' Ch'ng Huck Teng
Executive Director, Ghee Hiang
Yee Fook Weng
Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Murad Yee Partnership
MBAN Summit Agenda
An Immersive Experience of Talks, Panels, and Meaningful Connections
Opening Keynote
The Capital Revolution 9:30am - 9:40am
The Capital Revolution 9:30am - 9:40am
Where Family Dynasties, Corporates, and Rebel Startups Collide to Build Tomorrow’s Economy
Money is flowing in unexpected ways—corporates are investing like VCs, family offices are backing moonshots, and startups are rewriting the rules of scale. At this intersection of capital and ambition, we examine how these forces collide: How do term sheets differ for each player? Can "nepo babies" leverage privilege into true innovation? And what happens when boardrooms clash with founder mentalities? The future belongs to those who navigate this revolution.
From Grassroots to Government
The Unsung Role of Private Catalysts in Fueling Innovation—and Why PPPs Are the Engine of Tomorrow’s Economy 9:40am - 10:05am
The Unsung Role of Private Catalysts in Fueling Innovation—and Why PPPs Are the Engine of Tomorrow’s Economy 9:40am - 10:05am
Innovation thrives where collaboration intersects with opportunity
While startups and governments dominate headlines, the unsung heroes of ecosystem growth are often private catalysts: angel investors, corporate venture arms, accelerators, and grassroots communities. These players take risks earlier, move faster, and bridge gaps that policy alone cannot. This session uncovers how private-sector ingenuity—from hyperlocal incubators to global-scale PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships)—is quietly powering tomorrow’s economy.
Family Offices
The Silent Disruptors Fueling the Next Unicorns 10:05am - 10:40am
The Silent Disruptors Fueling the Next Unicorns 10:05am - 10:40am
Asia’s most powerful investors aren’t who you think
This session pulls back the curtain on how family offices are quietly rewriting the rules of startup funding, deploying patient capital, sector expertise, and dynastic networks to build tomorrow’s market leaders.
Enter The Tigers Lair
MBAN Summit Edition: Pitch 1 10:40am - 10:45am
MBAN Summit Edition: Pitch 1 10:40am - 10:45am
Enter The Tigers Lair
MBAN Summit Edition: Pitch 2 10:45am - 10:50am
MBAN Summit Edition: Pitch 2 10:45am - 10:50am
Microecosystems on Fire
The Rise of the Underdog Cities 10:50am - 11:25am
The Rise of the Underdog Cities 10:50am - 11:25am
While global attention focuses on Silicon Valley, Malaysia is quietly building something more powerful
Nationwide network of interconnected innovation microhubs, powered by MBAN's chapter ecosystem. From Penang's hardware mastery to Johor Bahru's cross-border synergies, from Kuala Lumpur's fintech dominance to emerging tech clusters in East Malaysia. This session reveals how MBAN's nationwide chapter network is creating an unprecedented flow of risk capital to grassroots innovators.
Enter The Tigers Lair
MBAN Summit Edition: Pitch 3 11:25am - 11:30am
MBAN Summit Edition: Pitch 3 11:25am - 11:30am
Enter The Tigers Lair
MBAN Summit Edition: Pitch 4 11:30am - 11:35am
MBAN Summit Edition: Pitch 4 11:30am - 11:35am
Silver Tsunami Economics
Who's Funding Malaysia's Aging Revolution? 11:35am - 12:10pm
Who's Funding Malaysia's Aging Revolution? 11:35am - 12:10pm
From generational wealth to generational health
How Malaysia's financial and innovation ecosystems are preparing for the world's fastest-aging population. Why This Matters: Malaysia will be an aged nation by 2030 (15% population over 60), RM2.8 trillion EPF savings face longevity risk and Healthcare startups need aligned capital to solve elderly care gaps.
Enter The Tigers Lair
MBAN Summit Edition: Pitch 5 12:10pm - 12:15pm
MBAN Summit Edition: Pitch 5 12:10pm - 12:15pm
Enter The Tigers Lair
MBAN Summit Edition: Pitch 6 12:15pm - 12:20pm
MBAN Summit Edition: Pitch 6 12:15pm - 12:20pm
Can machines outperform gut instinct?
How AI is rewriting the rules of investing in Malaysia and beyond 12:20pm - 12:55pm
How AI is rewriting the rules of investing in Malaysia and beyond 12:20pm - 12:55pm
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the investment landscape, from algorithmic trading to startup valuation
This session explores how AI-powered tools are enabling faster due diligence, predictive market analysis, and democratized access to venture capital. Discover how Malaysian investors and founders can leverage AI to identify untapped opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize portfolio performance—while navigating ethical pitfalls and biases.
Networking Lunch
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Enter The Tigers Lair Winner Announcement
2:00pm - 2:10pm
Announcement of the champion and runner up for the Enter The Tigers Lair MBAN Summit pitch session
The 170-Year-Old Startup
Heritage Meets Disruption 2:10pm - 2:40pm
Heritage Meets Disruption 2:10pm - 2:40pm
What if your greatest competitive advantage was hidden in your oldest recipe?
Ghee Hiang—the 170-year-old 'startup' that outlasted empires—reveals how they turned their 1856 secret formula into a cutting-edge tech asset, why innovation isn’t optional for survival, and the delicate art of transforming tradition without losing the customers who love it most.
Term Sheets That Don’t Suck
The New Rules of Fair Deal-Making 2:40pm - 3:20pm
The New Rules of Fair Deal-Making 2:40pm - 3:20pm
Let’s be honest—most term sheets are rigged
But what if deals could be win-wins instead of power plays? This no-BS session flips the script on predatory investing, revealing how founders and funders are rewriting the rules to align interests, protect relationships, and build companies that last.
From Boardroom Battles to Unstoppable Alliances
How Startups and Corporates Can Win at Innovation Together 3:20pm - 4:00pm
How Startups and Corporates Can Win at Innovation Together 3:20pm - 4:00pm
Innovation isn’t dying in the marketplace
It’s often stifled in boardrooms by skepticism, risk aversion, and cultural clashes. But the most successful organizations of this decade are mastering a powerful paradox: startups adopting corporate discipline to scale sustainably, and corporates embracing startup agility to drive transformation.
Closing Remarks
4:00pm - 4:10pm
MBAN Summit Tickets
Admission Passes
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Early Bird
MYR250 / per pax
MBAN Members & Networks
MYR300 / per pax
Where Corporates, Families, and Startups Collide
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Insights and Reflections about the MBAN Summit
"Companies that are Angel funded tend to do better, this shows us that Angels play a huge role in the success of business ventures."
"All share the same aim! Each has a different model and approach to angel investing, but all share the same aim of wanting to support angel investing."
James Lette
MAIN.PH, Philippines"Angel investing is necessary for corporates to accelerate their digital transformation and corporate innovation journeys."
Alan Lim
Immediate Past President & Council Member, MBAN; Principal Advisor, NEXEA Angels
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