​One of the hardest, and arguably most important, parts of starting a company is finding the right person to build it with. This event is designed to help you find that person.

​Get practical advice. Meet serious founders. Start something real.

​Your co-founder might be one conversation away.

​What to Expect

• ​How to Choose the Right Co-Founder – What to look for, what to avoid, and how to make it work.

• ​Real Founder Stories – Candid insights from founders who’ve been through the search. Hear what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they knew.

• ​Speed Matching – Focused 1-on-1 chats to explore values, skills, and goals.

• ​Low Pressure, High Potential – Whether you leave with a co-founder or a new friend, this is a rare chance to connect with like-minded folks in the startup journey.

​Agenda

• ​6:00pm SGT – Arrival and Light Bites
  Check in, enjoy some food, and get settled.
  

• ​6:10pm – Welcome and Introductions
  We'll kick things off with quick introductions.
  

• ​6:15pm – Founder Stories + Q&A
  Hear how real founders found their co-founders — what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they knew. Quick, practical tips to set you up to avoid common pitfalls.
  

• ​7:00pm – Speed Matching
  1-on-1 conversations with other attendees. We’ll guide the rounds so you can focus on discussing values, skills, and goals.
  

• ​8:00pm – Open Networking
  Reconnect with people you clicked with during the speed matching rounds, or meet new folks in a relaxed setting.
  

• ​9:00pm – Event Ends

​Who Should Attend

• ​Solo founders looking for a partner.

• ​Builders and operators ready to start something.

• ​Students and recent grads serious about launching startups.

​Sign Up

​​This is an in-person events and spots are limited. Sign up now!

​Speakers

​Serena Lam – Founder at Fuzzy Sequence, a sales tool that personalises outreach at scale. Serena has led product in fast-growing startups (Mr Yum - Series A $89M, Geo $6M, BBT Club $1.2M) and tech at large-scale enterprises (IBM, ANZ).

​Le Yi Khor – Co-Founder of Ottodot, an educational games startup that aims to make learning fun for kids 7-12 years old. Ottodot builds games on Roblox and the games have reached thousands of players in less than 6 months. Her personal mission is empowering youths to realise their fullest potential through good design and technology.

​Andre Lim – Co-Founder at Check, an AI-powered edtech platform delivering personalised tutoring for every student. A seasoned educator himself, Andre is driven by the mission to make high-quality academic support accessible to all. Check offers curriculum-specific coaching agents designed to help students think deeper, learn smarter, and perform better — all tailored to their learning needs.

​​About Iterative

​​​Iterative is a YC-style accelerator focused exclusively on Southeast Asia. We invest up to US$500K in startups twice a year. The investment includes 3-months of targeted growth and fundraising support, which culminates in a Demo Day to a network of 400+ investors. Learn more here.

​​About Startup Academy

​​​Iterative was founded in 2020 by founders, for founders. Our mission is to increase Southeast Asia's GDP through entrepreneurship. To make this happen, we need to (1) make entrepreneurship more accessible to more people and (2) give founders the tools and support to be successful.

​​​Startup Academy is how we do that at scale. We host free events, programs, and courses on everything early-stage founders need to know. Learn more about Startup Academy.

​​About Google Cloud

​The Google for Startups program by Google Cloud offers holistic support for startups across financial benefits, technical guidance and GTM support. Eligible startups can avail up to US$350K in cloud credits over two years, access Google engineers and product specialists, and join our exclusive events.