The Launchpad Talks @ Boutique Fairs

Note: Ticket sales will close at 11 PM on Thursday, 16 Nov.

Perfect for entrepreneurs and want-repreneurs, come and learn from founders who have successfully created and are currently scaling their businesses in Asia. Hosted by Chris Edwards, Founder of Honeycombers and Launchpad; Edoria Ridzmann, Community Manager of Launchpad; and Angela Neo, COO of Honeycombers and host of Growing Pains podcast – these talks are an excellent opportunity to network, learn about starting up in Singapore, and learn the stories behind the brands showcasing at this Boutique Fairs event.

Each ticket is $10 which includes not just access to the talk, but also access to the Boutique Fairs for all 3 days (regular access to the fair is $5).

2 for 1 promotion

For a limited time, we’re offering 2 tickets for the price of 1! When you purchase one ticket, you get 1 more ticket for free. Please note that further information will be shared in your event confirmation email.

Note: You will be able to choose which talk to attend on the next page.

Talk Schedule and Topics

1. Start-up to Scaleup: Growing a Successful Business in Singapore

17 Nov, 12:00-13:00

From the paperwork, to the people – join us to learn all the little details behind what it takes to start an ethical, conscious business in Singapore. For anyone who is considering starting a business, to people who are in the process of starting up or scaling up – come and learn the hacks and short-cuts to starting a business in Singapore from these seasoned entrepreneurs and members of the Launchpad community.

Panellists
Poppy Skinner, Founder of Apollonia
Michele Vanlangenaeker, Director of Wild Boocha
Henna Thadani, Founder & Creative Director of Del Rio Jewels

Moderator
Chris Edwards, CEO of Honeycombers and Launchpad

2. Power of Pivoting: Knowing When to Pivot and How to Come Back Stronger

18 Nov, 11:00-12:00

Calling all entrepreneurs and ‘want-repreneurs’, if you have ever had to pivot your business idea – this talk is for you. Business is challenging, but as entrepreneurs we need to be able to respond to the market, adapt and change – but the challenge is how do you know when it’s time to change, and when do you stick with your guns?

Panellists
Lizzie Marlow, Founder of By Fable
Jen Hoskote, Managing Director of Vin du Tap

Moderator
Chris Edwards, CEO of Honeycombers and Launchpad

3. How to Stay Relevant in the Evolving World of Social Media

18 Nov, 13:00-14:00

Being able to adapt your brand’s social media strategy as platforms evolve and user demographics shift is one of the most important skills as an entrepreneur. In this talk we are going to discuss how to adapt, as well as how to dive into content creation strategies that resonate with diverse age groups and keep them engaged on social media, to drive brand awareness, engagement and ultimately sales.

Panellists
Audra Gordon, Founder of Beam Bold
Nupur Khemka, Founder of MIRA

Moderator
Edoria Ridzmann, Community Manager, Launchpad

4. From Supermum to Girl Boss: How We Really Do it All (and Let Balls Drop on Purpose)

18 Nov, 14:30-15:30

Running a startup is hard, but doing it as a Mum is even harder. So how do you manage all the demands of a startup, whilst also raising kids, being in a committed and loving relationship and still managing to keep some time for yourself? How do you know which balls to drop and when? This is going to be a most excellent chat where we dive into how you really do it all.

Panellists
Chris Edwards, CEO of Honeycombers and Launchpad
Rena Rau, Founder of Bubsmamy

Moderator
Angela Neo, COO Honeycombers, and podcast host of HoneyKids Asia’s podcast Growing Pains

5. The Singapore Startup Sprint: From Idea to Impact and all the Mistakes to Avoid

19 Nov, 11:00-12:00

Starting up you are bound to make mistakes, there are so many new areas to learn, many new skills to acquire – and you need to do it at pace. How do you take your idea and turn it into reality – and what mistakes do you need to avoid along the way? In this talk the panelists will share their mistakes, so you can avoid them, fast tracking your entrepreneurial success.

Panellists
Rithika Gupta, Founder of Ollie
Mahima Gujral, Founder of Sui

Moderator
Chris Edwards, CEO of Honeycombers and Launchpad

6. How To Find Your Community, And Why We Need It More Than Ever

19 Nov, 13:00-14:00

What is community, why do we need it, and in today’s tech-focused and time-poor world, how do we surround ourselves and our businesses with the right community? Learn from entrepreneurs that have done just that, and learn about the importance of community and the impact it can have on your business and personal development.

Panellists
Samantha Colbert, Founder & Creative Director of Strait Lights
Leonard Cheong, Founder & Creative of Finix Wear
Francisca Turner Shaik, CEO & Creative director – Frankitas

Moderator
Chris Edwards, CEO of Honeycombers and Launchpad