Excitement filled the air at the eagerly awaited Alibaba Cloud-SUSS Demo Day 2024. For the first time, this annual pitch event was held at Alibaba Cloud, featuring the innovative ideas of five startups from the Alibaba Cloud-SUSS Entrepreneurship Programme, all competing for a share of the USD $10,000 prize pool.
Mr. Choong Hon Keat, Country Manager of Alibaba Cloud, opened the event by emphasizing the importance of partnerships. SUSS Provost, Professor Robbie Goh, highlighted the essence of entrepreneurship and SUSS’ commitment to nurturing future leaders.
Following an intense pitching session featuring five innovative startups, the Alibaba Cloud-SUSS Demo Day 2024 was thrilled to congratulate SpedGrow on emerging as the winner! As a social impact startup, SpedGrow is dedicated to making money management safe and accessible for the young and vulnerable in today's financial landscape.
SpedGrow, the proud winners of the Alibaba Cloud-SUSS Demo Day, joyfully accepting their well-deserved prize with Chris Tan, Director of Sales and Business Development at Alibaba Cloud.
Securing the 1st runner-up position and USD $5,000 in Alibaba Cloud credits and prizes was Surety. This startup addresses the unmet needs of women navigating menopause with their PausePlay Mobile Application, offering holistic support through symptom tracking, community engagement and personalized health insights.
First runner-up of Alibaba Cloud-SUSS Demo Day, Surety, graciously accepts their prize alongside Chris Tan, Director of Sales and Business Development at Alibaba Cloud, radiating pride and excitement.
The 2nd runner-up, World Coaches Academy, won USD $2,000 worth of Alibaba Cloud credits. Their programmes certify and provide continuing education for fitness professionals, equipping them to serve communities with specialised needs.
Second runner-up of Alibaba Cloud-SUSS Demo Day, World Coaches Academy, with Chris Tan, Director of Sales and Business Development at Alibaba Cloud.
Beyond the winners, the Alibaba Cloud-SUSS Demo Day 2024 also showcased Social Gifting, a startup providing essential resources to those in need through craft work and Fundigo, a marketplace that combines shopping with doing good. These outstanding startups demonstrated the depth of their innovative ideas and immense hardwork.
A standout highlight of the event was the "Star Tank Challenge," inspired by "Shark Tank" and the Stock Market. This interactive segment allowed the audience to invest virtual money in their favourite startups, fostering a deeper connection and offering moral support.
Winners of the ‘Star Tank’ Challenge accept their prize with exuberance, feeling honoured and motivated by the recognition.
The Alibaba Cloud-SUSS Demo Day 2024 was a resounding success, fostering collaboration among startups, investors, ecosystem enablers and industry partners. This event significantly impacted the entrepreneurial landscape, showcasing the power of innovation and teamwork.
.jpg?sfvrsn=86c08347_2 "The judges providing valuable feedback and guidance to the participating startups (from left to right Chris Tan, Grace Clapham, Kwok Leong Hui, Ravenna Chen, and Raymond Choong).")
The judges providing valuable feedback and guidance to the participating startups (from left to right: Chris Tan, Grace Clapham, Kwok Leong Hui, Ravenna Chen, and Raymond Choong).
The SUSS Entrepreneurship Office extends heartfelt gratitude to Alibaba Cloud and Pollinate for their generous sponsorship and invaluable contributions to the success of the event. Special thanks also go to the judges, whose mentorship and inspiration motivated the startups to strive for even greater success.
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The vibrant community and enthusiastic participants of Alibaba Cloud-SUSS Demo Day 2024.