Breaking Through: From Startup Traction to Enterprise Scale
Breaking Through: From Startup Traction to Enterprise Scale
8 Circle, together with Microsoft for Startups, Fireworks AI, JTC, and Penbrothers, invites you to an exclusive evening in Singapore:
We’re bringing together a select community of B2B founders, technology leaders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a candid conversation about the journey from early traction to enterprise scale.
Moderator
Uma Rudd Chia — Managing Partner, 8 Circle; Co-Founder, Circle 8 AI
Panel speakers
Tom Davis — General Manager, Microsoft for Startups
Volkmar Ahrens — CEO, nxt4SAP
Vidushan Premathiratne — Co-Founder, Techt.io; Founder, 8 Circle
Nicolas Bivero — CEO & Co-Founder, Penbrothers
Following the conversation, we’ll continue the evening over food and drinks with an extended networking reception.
Bring a Fellow Founder
Know another founder in Singapore who would be a great addition to the room? We’d be happy to welcome them as your guest. Please have them register and we'll follow up with them directly. As space is limited, all registration requests, including guests are subject to review and approval.
We look forward to seeing you in Singapore!
Agenda
6:00–6:30 PM — Registration and Welcome
Check in and connect with fellow founders and operators.
6:30–6:50 PM — Host Introductions
Welcome remarks from 8 Circle, Microsoft, JTC, Fireworks and Penbrothers
6:50–7:45 PM — Panel Discussion
How B2B businesses can build faster, scale smarter and win beyond borders.
7:45–9:00 PM — Networking
Connect with founders, investors, operators and potential partners over drinks and conversation.
Come ready to learn, connect and take action.
Meet the Hosts
8 Circle
8 Circle is a global community of 4,000+ founders, technology leaders, investors, and industry partners. Our mission is to help businesses grow and enter new markets by connecting them with customers, partners, and investors through personal introductions and events. We bring members together to share insights on AI, entrepreneurship, and business growth, creating opportunities for meaningful connections and collaboration.
Join the Singapore community on WhatsApp.
MMicrosoft for Startups
Microsoft for Startups helps founders build, scale, and bring their products to market through access to AI tools, cloud credits, technical guidance, and business support. The program connects startups with Microsoft’s technology and global ecosystem to support their growth.
Get started with Microsoft for Startups.
Fireworks AI
Fireworks AI helps developers and businesses build, customize, and scale AI applications using open models. Its platform combines fast inference with training capabilities, helping teams take AI products from prototype to production.
Learn more about Fireworks AI.
JTC LaunchPad
JTC LaunchPad is a startup hub in Singapore that brings together founders, incubators, accelerators, investors, and ecosystem partners. It provides spaces and opportunities for startups to test innovations, collaborate, and grow their businesses.
Learn more about JTC LaunchPad.
Penbrothers
Penbrothers is an offshore staffing company that helps businesses build and manage dedicated remote teams in the Philippines, covering talent sourcing and vetting, employment, payroll, benefits, and workforce support. Its six-month Hypercare program supports new hires after placement through structured onboarding, performance check-ins, and coaching for both employees and clients. In the most recently completed six-month reporting period, 90%+ of eligible placements reached Day 90 without a client-requested replacement for performance or fit.