By Chanand Sophonpanic,Forbes Asia Team,Forbes Staff
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Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025 gathered hundreds of young entrepreneurs and trailblazers from a growing network of 30 Under 30 Asia list alumni (2016-2025) for three days of panel discussions, networking opportunities, food tastings, music performances and more.
Under the theme ‘Jumpstarting The Future,’ the summit saw these game-changers sharing insights on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing landscape and cultivate a growth mindset in an uncertain world.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Opening Cocktail Reception at True Digital Park
A Bangkok Soirée at Chang Canvas
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Discovery Area & Networking Buffet Brunch at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
Welcome Remarks by Chanand Sophonpanich, Assistant Vice President, Bangkok Bank
“Volatility isn’t an enemy…it represents an amazing opportunity for people like you, to pave the path for our generation.”
Chanand Sophonpanich, Assistant Vice President at Bangkok Bank, at the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025.
Session I: What’s Next?
Andy Chan, cofounder of Qupital; Korawad Chearavanont, founder and executive chairman of Amity; Rashid Khan, cofounder of Yellow.AI; and Sasha Tan, founder of The Brand Shaper on a panel discussion with Forbes Asia senior editor John Kang about the complexities and opportunities that come with the recent developments and uncertainties.
Session II: The Power of Being Comfortably Uncomfortable: A Mindset for Building the Future’
Bisman Deu, inventor of Green Wood and Colour the World Pink, argues why navigating discomfort is a strategic imperative for shaping tomorrow’s businesses, technologies, and social impact.
Session III: In Conversation with Tanit Chearavanont, Group Chief Wholesale Business Officer of CP AXTRA
Moderated by Rana Wehbe Watson, editorial director at Forbes Asia
“A lot of people from family businesses want to charter their own path. But at the same time, you have to align your ambitions.”
Tanit Chearavanont, Group Chief Wholesale Business Officer of CP AXTRA, at the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025.
Session IV: The Age of AI
Dan Ash, cofounder of Grw AI; Rachel Hu, cofounder of CambioML; Jin Kim, cofounder of LinqAlpha; and Vaikkunth Mugunthan, cofounder of Dynamo AI, on a panel discussion with Forbes Asia senior contributor Yue Wang about how they are harnessing AI’s potential to unlock further opportunities.
Session V: Behind The Spotlight: Stars Who Mean Business (Part 1)
Joseph Schooling, Olympic gold medalist and director of Sports Schooling. Moderated by Rana Wehbe Watson, editorial director at Forbes Asia.
“Being an Olympic champion, people don’t understand the pressure to win this gold medal. But another way to think of it is that this is a cool platform for sports business.”
Joseph Schooling, Olympic gold medalist and director of Sports Schooling, at the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025.
Session VI: The Future of Investment
Anuvrat Jain, Principal at Lightspeed India; Shao-hsuan (Bill) Tsai, entrepreneur in residence at Taiwania Capital; Ysabel Chua, vice president at Forge Ventures; and Jeffrey Wu, director at MindWorks Capital on a panel discussion with Forbes Asia senior editor John Kang about where they see the future of investment in the region.
Session VII: The Hidden Engine of Positive Change
Ryan Gersava, founder of Virtualahan, reveals why investing in overlooked innovators is one of the most powerful ways to jumpstart the future.
Session VIII: Pathways To A More Sustainable Future
Katie Quach, cofounder of Beyond Best Before; Bhagyashree Bhansali Jain, founder of The Disposal Company; Carla Martinesi, founder of Chomp; and Moh Suthasiny Sudprasert, cofounder of Happy Ground on a panel discussion with Forbes Asia senior contributor Yue Wang about the opportunities and challenges of building a greener business today.
Session IX: Behind The Spotlight: Stars Who Mean Business (Part 2)
Yung Raja, Rapper and entrepreneur. Moderated by Rana Wehbe Watson, editorial director at Forbes Asia
“You can be great at a couple of things, but we need people that are great in other things. The reason why I collaborate is I respect what they do.”
Yung Raja, rapper and entrepreneur, at the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025.
Culinary & Musical Experience
Cooking demos by Ardy Ferguson and Vinesh Johny.
Ardy Ferguson
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Vinesh Johny
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Music performances by Pavithra Chari, Shazza and Yung Raja.
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