The Great Conversation: Entrepreneurs need to unf**k the planet

Prepare for a fiery in-person showdown as we dive headfirst into the contentious conversation: Entrepreneurs need to unf**k the planet.

In a world grappling with the imminent threat of climate catastrophe, the role of entrepreneurs is under intense scrutiny. Are they the visionary leaders needed to revolutionise our approach to consumption and capitalism, or are they complicit in perpetuating the very problems they claim to solve?

Join us for a no-holds-barred discussion featuring three passionate advocates for the affirmative side and three fearless challengers. We’ll dissect the notion that entrepreneurs hold the key to planetary salvation, questioning whether entrepreneurs will lead the charge in environmental stewardship, or whether their actions will always be compromised by their need to generate profits, but instead change needs to start with consumers and be supported by governments through smart policy.

Be prepared for heated exchanges and provocative insights as we explore the complex interplay between entrepreneurship, environmental responsibility, and the fate of our planet. This event will leave you questioning your business practices, and your role as an entrepreneur and challenging the status quo like never before.

Meet the Speakers

Anisa Johnny

Anisa Johnny has over 15 years of experience in the fashion industry, starting from Marks & Spencer’s Buying Department to consulting for Topshop and launching her own business. Transitioning into academia, she has been a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Marketing for the past decade, focusing on sustainability, branding an entrepreneurship. An advocate for change in the fashion industry, she mentors sustainable brands using fashion to create social impact and is a speaker on the local sustainable fashion circuit.

Mayur Singh

Mayur Singh is an impact driven entrepreneur. He is passionate about sustainability and building ‘tech for good’ businesses. Based in Singapore, he has lived in four countries and co-founded three companies across Asia and Europe. Mayur is currently the co-founder of Green Collective SG – Singapore’s first collective of sustainable brands curated based on UN SDGs.

Before starting on his entrepreneurial journey, he had over a decade of experience across investments, corporate strategy, turnaround management, impact assessment and business development working with Rothschild, Ernst & Young and Goodhope Asia.

Rayner Loi

Rayner Loi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lumitics, a Singapore AI food tech start-up on a mission of empowering kitchen to be more sustainable by reducing their food waste.

Together with his co-founder, Rayner spearheaded the development of Lumitics’ flagship product, Insight, an AI smart food waste tracker which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help chefs track all food waste thrown away in their kitchens. The data collected acts as a feedback loop to help chefs make better procurement and production decisions to minimise their food waste.

He has also led Lumitics in partnering with some of the world’s largest hotels chains and airlines which includes Accor Group, Hyatt Group, Four Seasons Group, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Today, Lumitics serves customers in 18 countries across Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa and has helped them reduce on average 30% of their food waste.

As one of the world’s leading figures revolutionising food waste management, Rayner has been recognised both locally and on the international stage.

Rohini Behl

Rohini Behl has 25 years of experience in brands and business and now sustainability. Prior to joining L’Oréal as Head of Sustainability for the region (South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa), Rohini was Marketing Director at Fonterra Consumer Brands in Indonesia and has served in several roles for Unilever in India and globally. She holds a double major in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Mumbai, is trained in Transformational Leadership with Singularity U, Circular Economy with the Ellen McArthur Foundation, and has completed the Business Sustainability Management program at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, University of Cambridge, UK.

Steph Dickson

Steph Dickson is a leading voice in sustainability in Asia. She founded Green Is The New Black, Asia’s first Conscious Festival and media platform, that uses stories, curated experiences to advocate for social & behavioural change, that leads to little green steps with big impact. Her mission is to make conscious living mainstream, accessible and sexy.

Steph is also the host of the Live Wide Awake podcast which brings conversations to life at the intersections of consciousness and climate change, sustainability and spirituality.

As a founding member of UNTAM3D, Steph is also part of a collective force carving out a place for APAC Women+ in Web3 for impact. As a changemaker in the green space, she has been described as a “sustainability entrepreneur helping Asia businesses combat climate change” (CNBC) and a “force of nature” (Honeycombers). She is also a two-time TEDx speaker (P&G), a Gen.T by Tatler Leader of Tomorrow (2020), and Prestige 40 Under 40 (2018).

Zal Dastur

Zal Dastur is a seasoned entrepreneur with a dual passion for business and sustainability. For over 15 years, he’s built and scaled a successful B2B enterprise software company.

Driven by a desire to empower the fight against climate change, he transitioned his expertise to mentoring and coaching climate-focused businesses through Grange Management. He leverages his real-world business experience to help these ventures become potent storytellers and effective pitchers, propelling their growth and impact.

Zal’s dedication extends beyond coaching. He hosts a popular podcast, Impact at Scale (listened to in more than 100 countries), fostering connections with founders, investors, and community builders within the sustainability space. His passion and knowledge have earned him recognition as a leading voice in the Southeast Asian sustainability landscape.

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