​Startup Fxckups is a panel discussion where founders will share their unfiltered startup fxckups, founder journey, and lessons learned to help you become a better operator by learning from their mistakes.

​This isn't your typical event — it's a party where founders come together to spill the beans on their biggest fxckups and the invaluable lessons they've learned along the way.

​Featuring Willis Wee (Tech in Asia) and Joel Wong (Social Jet), join us for an honest and unfiltered conversation with entrepreneurs who have navigated the highs and lows of building businesses.

​Moderated by Admond from The Runway Ventures and hosted by SUNRATE, this event is a rare opportunity to learning from the mistakes of others so you don’t have to make the same ones.

​Expect a lively and chilled atmosphere filled with laughter, learning, and maybe even a few "WTF" moments.

​🍱 Dinner and drinks are provided — so come hungry for both food and wisdom.

​🚀 If you’re building in the media or agency space, this is for you.

​The industry is brutal if you get it wrong — so come learn from the founders who actually got it right.

​Let's turn those fxckups into stepping stones for success!

​Agenda

• ​7 PM: Registration + Dinner

• ​7:15 PM: Intro + Panel Discussion 🧠

• ​8 PM: Q&A

• ​8:15 PM: Open mic (share your biggest fxckups + learnings) 😎

• ​8:30 PM: Networking + Chill

• ​9 PM: Go home

​🔥 Meet Our Speaker

​Willis Wee (Founder & CEO @ Tech in Asia)

​Willis founded Tech in Asia in 2010 while still at university, and turned it into one of Southeast Asia’s most influential tech media platforms covering startups, innovation, and venture capital.

​Under his leadership, Tech in Asia grew into a regional powerhouse connecting founders, investors, and operators — and was acquired by SPH Media in 2023 for an 8-figure sum.

​With over a decade in media and community building, Willis has seen firsthand how tough (and rewarding) scaling a content-driven startup can be.

​Joel Wong (Founder & CEO @ Social Jet)

​Left school to pursue entrepreneurship - launching a streetwear brand that scaled from a dropshipping model to operating two warehouses in China, generating 7-figure revenue across the US and EU. Built entirely through social media and creator collaborations, this journey sparked my lifelong passion for growth, storytelling, and influence.

​At Social Jet, we build viral influencer campaigns that drive measurable ROI. •

• ​⁠250+ campaigns | S$1M+ influencer payouts | 1,500+ creators

• ​Partnering with leading brands across F&B, finance, health & wellness, e-commerce, lifestyle, and tech

​At IDLah, a fast-growing homeowner platform, we’ve ran 50+ in-person events with over 30,000 attendees - connecting 10,000+ homeowners in our database and generating multi-million dollar revenue for our brand partners.

​🏦 About SUNRATE

​SUNRATE is a global payment and treasury management platform for businesses worldwide. Founded in 2016, SUNRATE has been recognised as a leading solution provider and has enabled companies to operate and scale both locally and globally in 190+ countries and regions with its cutting-edge proprietary platform, extensive global network, and robust APIs.

​With its global business headquarters in Singapore and offices in Hong Kong, Jakarta, London, and Shanghai, SUNRATE partners with the top global financial institutions, such as Citibank, Standard Chartered, Barclays, J.P. Morgan. SUNRATE is also the principal member of Mastercard, Visa, and UPI.

​To learn more about SUNRATE, visit https://www.sunrate.com

​🔥 About Dusky

​Dusky acts as an embedded co-founder for early-stage startups, helping founders scale faster and smarter across Southeast Asia.

​They plug directly into a startup’s core team to execute key functions — from operations and growth strategy to team building and fundraising.

​With a hands-on approach, Dusky supports founders in building scalable systems, structuring sales teams, and connecting with the right investors to secure capital.

​Their mission: to help startups move from idea to traction without losing focus on what truly matters — building great products.

​🚀 About The Runway Ventures

​The Runway Ventures is helping founders become better and smarter operators by learning from startup failures through its weekly newsletter. Every Sunday, you'll get 1 failed startup story, 2 mistakes, and 3 lessons learned with actionable tips to build and grow your business — all for free.

​Some of the most popular and exclusive failed startup stories we've covered include Style Theory, Privé Group, eFishery, TaniHub, Kaodim, Fusionex, and Oriente.

​Since then, we've built a community of 50,000+ founders, VCs, and operators across Southeast Asia. That's why we're organising this meetup for you to learn directly from founders — be it their unfiltered startup journey, mistakes made, or lessons learned.

​90% of startups failed because founders made mistakes. Don't be one of them. Join us, and we'll see you there!