Overview
Co-curated by Synergos and the 2024 Business & Philanthropy Forum, this immersive fellowship was crafted for aspiring next-generation leaders of business families.
The heart of the fellowship was a one-day masterclass opening with facilitated sessions by Alliance for Good and Synergos on Bridging Leadership methodology, systems thinking and collaboration.
Speakers
Voices in the room.
Joel Cadbury
Entrepreneur, Cadbury family
In “Bridging Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy: Driving Change Through Innovation and Heritage”, Joel shared his journey from a multi-generational family business to forging his own path.
Ryan Manafe
Co-founder, Dagangan
In “My Personal Startup Journey”, Ryan shared how his startup began with a desire to fill a market gap, building Dagangan into a digitalised distribution business.
Hillary Tjioe
Second-generation leader, MM Galleri Group, Indonesia
Hillary embodies the entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of many family businesses, leading one of Southeast Asia's top stone suppliers.
Ken Goldman
President, Hillspire — Eric Schmidt's family office
Ken shared perspectives from Silicon Valley on governance, capital and stewardship across a technology family office.
Kwek Pei Xuan
Second-generation leader, Kwek family
Pei Xuan spoke on succession and the next generation's role within one of Singapore's leading business families.
Galahad Clark
Co-founder, Vivobarefoot
A seventh-generation cobbler, Galahad built Vivobarefoot from the heritage of his family's iconic Clarks shoe brand, on a mission to reconnect people with nature.
