[Panel] Financial Growth in the Age of Intelligence

​Who It’s For:
SME founders, business owners, consultants, financial institutions, and ecosystem partners helping traditional enterprises navigate capital and technology adoption.

​Description:
For Southeast Asia’s small and medium enterprises, scaling sustainably isn’t just about raising capital — it’s about knowing how to use it intelligently. As AI transforms industries, businesses that pair financial readiness with digital capability will define the next wave of regional growth.

​This session brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and financial innovators to explore how SMEs can access the right capital, work effectively with investors, and integrate AI into their growth strategies. Speakers will share lessons from both sides of the table — from navigating financing instruments to deploying technology that boosts operational efficiency and competitiveness.

​The discussion will unpack what “financial intelligence” means in practice: how to build trust with funders, structure scalable growth, and apply data-driven decision-making through AI tools.

​Expect to learn:

• ​How to assess and improve your company’s capital readiness

• ​Practical pathways for AI adoption in traditional businesses

• ​What investors look for in SMEs ready to scale

• ​How financing and digital transformation reinforce each other

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​Speakers:

• ​Nik - Founder, nik.financing

• ​Sai Kit - Managing Partner, Artem Ventures

• ​Benny Chan - Co-Founder, Codemax
  

​Moderator:

• ​ Teo Shu Qi - Trive VC

​Goal:
To help traditional businesses bridge the gap between financial strategy and technological capability — scaling smarter, not just bigger.