

Thought Leaders Summit
Welcome to the "THOUGHT LEADERS SUMMIT" - a private, invite-only panel discussion and networking session presented by Spartan Group, Pantera Capital and Hashed. This event will explore the latest trends and developments in dynamic sectors, sparking engaging discussions and providing valuable insights from industry leaders.
Join us for insightful discussions, strategic connections, and a shared commitment to elevating the potential of Web3.
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 01, 2025
🕐 2:15 PM - 6:15 PM
📌 Marina One West Tower, Level 3, Room 2
9 Straits View, Singapore 018937
Agenda:
🕒 2:30-3:25pm - Panel 1: AI Agents - Just hype or the next big thing?
Filip Wielanier - Co-Founder & CEO @Cookie
Jansen Teng - Co-Founder @Virtuals Protocol
Craig Le Riche - Head of Innovation @Chaos Labs
Nick Emmons - Co-Founder & CEO @Allora Labs
Moderator: Lionel Pek - Executive Director @Spartan
🕒 3:30-4:25pm - Panel 2: Consumer Apps - Scaling to the next 100M users
Joseph Baek - Co-Founder @Modhaus
John Cho - VP of Partnerships @Kaia Foundation
Kendrick Wong - CEO @Oshikatsu
Mike Silagadze - CEO @EtherFi
Moderator: Tommy Chang - Executive Director @Spartan
🕒 4:30-5:25pm - Panel 3: Stablecoins and RWA - Tokenizing the Real World
Bhaji Illuminati - CEO @Centrifuge
Joe Flanagan - Co-Founder @Maple
Joao Reginatto - Chief Strategy Officer @M0
Matt Blumberg - Head of DeFi @Ondo
Stephanie Chew - Head of Strategy @OpenEden
Moderator: Calvin Poon - Executive Director @Spartan
🕒 5:30-6:15pm - Panel 4: Digital Asset Treasury - Sustainable trend or an emerging bubble?
Cosmo Jiang - General Partner @Pantera
Kelvin Koh - Co-Founder & Partner @Spartan
Ryan Kim - Founding Partner @Hashed
Moderator: Casper Johansen - Co-Founder & Partner @Spartan
Hosted by:
⚔️Spartan Group: Twitter | Website
Founded in 2017, Spartan Group is a leading player in the Web3 space. We are one of the most active venture investors and have backed some of the leading crypto companies and networks. We are also a leader in Web3 M&A deals and capital raises, leveraging our track record of working with world-class teams, deep expertise of the crypto industry, and unparalleled network to create collective value with exceptional founders.
⚔️Pantera Capital: Twitter | Website
Since 2013, Pantera has invested in digital assets and blockchain companies, providing investors with the full spectrum of exposure to the space. Pantera launched the first cryptocurrency fund in the U.S. when bitcoin was at $65 /BTC in 2013. The firm subsequently launched the first blockchain-focused venture fund. In 2017, Pantera was the first to offer an early-stage token fund.
⚔️Hashed: Twitter | Website
Founded in 2017, Hashed is a global web3 venture capital firm with offices in Seoul, San Francisco, Singapore, Bangalore, and Abu Dhabi. As one of the earliest supporters of pioneering blockchain teams worldwide, Hashed backs founders as their “second team,” supporting them in building the future of decentralized technologies and driving global adoption.