Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan
11, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, マレーシア
| 3days ticket(Super Early bird, 20 limited) * | ¥29,800 prepaid | |
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| 3days ticket(Early bird, 15 limited) | ¥39,800 prepaid | |
| 3days ticket (Normal, 10 limited) | ¥49,800 prepaid | |
| A ticket for a final pitch and party | ¥3,980 prepaid | |
| Please note that accommodation is not included for participants residing in Kuala Lumpur. | ||
Startup Weekend has already been held in countries across Asia—such as the Philippines, Vietnam, and China—supporting countless entrepreneurs in taking their very first step. Now, a new stage has been set: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—Asia’s crossroads.
Over the course of three intensive days, you’ll meet new teammates, gain fresh perspectives, and refine your ideas. Whether you dream of launching a startup, diving into the world of business, or simply taking on a new challenge, Startup Weekend Kuala Lumpur promises to be an unforgettable experience.
| Friday, Nov 21 | Saturday, Nov 22 | Sunday, Nov 23 |
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| 16:45 Venue Opens | 10:00 Venue Opens | 10:00 Venue Opens |
| 17:00 Welcome Mixer | 14:00 Coaching Begins | 13:30 Tech Check |
| 18:00 Opening Remarks | 16:00 Coaching Ends | 15:00 Final Presentations |
| 19:15 1-Minute Pitches | 19:00 Dinner | 18:00 Awards Announcement |
| 20:30 Team Formation | 21:00 End of Day 2 | 19:00 After Party |
| 21:30 End of Day 1 | 21:00 End of Day 3 |
The Asia School of Business (ASB) is a top-tier graduate business school in Kuala Lumpur, established by Bank Negara Malaysia (the Central Bank of Malaysia) in collaboration with the MIT Sloan School of Management. ASB offers a unique educational experience through its Action Learning curriculum, which blends academic rigor with hands-on experience, deeply rooted in the dynamic business environment of Asia.
Its affiliated innovation and entrepreneurship hub, ASBhive, supports the development of impact-driven and technology-enabled startups and ventures. Through various programs, accelerators, and community-based initiatives, ASBhive empowers students and entrepreneurs to grow and turn their ideas into reality.
After graduating from Oxford Brookes University in the UK, Anna earned her Master's degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Surrey. She began her career at AEON Retail Co., Ltd., then moved to VELTRA, an online activity booking platform. In late 2017, she relocated to Malaysia, where she handled a wide range of responsibilities including market expansion, product planning, and administration. In 2020, she founded LUMIRUS, a wellness platform specializing in fertility and women's health. The platform offers fertility counseling, clinic and doctor matching services, and employee wellness programs.
Driven by his passion for IT, Yasuto entered the startup world early in his career. He gained extensive experience in new business development through projects such as mobile app development and co-founding an agriculture startup originating from the University of Tokyo. His encounter with current CSTO Momotsuka at the S-Booster competition (hosted by Japan’s Cabinet Office) sparked a strong partnership. In 2018, they achieved triple awards at the same competition, leading to the founding of Tenchijin. Leveraging his broad experience and extensive network, Yasuto now serves as CEO of Tenchijin Inc. With a background in both hardware and software—including agricultural IoT sensor development—he leads the business with a comprehensive technical and strategic perspective.
Founder, sento.group
Born in 1987, Yuki is a father of two (ages 6 and 3) currently living in Malaysia. He began his career as a database consultant at Accenture, where he recognized the importance of small data. As the founder of sento.group, he now provides AI, business automation, and data infrastructure solutions using tools like BigQuery, n8n, Cursor, and other general-purpose AIs. His clients span industries including hospitals, schools, aquariums, and HR companies. Previously, he ran a news distribution company in Vietnam, building a distribution network of 5,000 media outlets across six Southeast Asian countries. He loves spring rolls, udon, and public baths. Believing "no organization exists without data," he aims to explore industries and countries worldwide through a data-driven lens. Passionate about both implementation and strategy.
Director, Raypoint Inc.
After gaining experience in software development and management consulting at several companies, Ray founded Crayon Inc., where he led the planning, development, and operation of apps like “fiika” (supporting mothers) and “GOKINJO” (a local community app), eventually selling the latter to a major corporation. He later co-founded Conepla Inc., where he serves as Director and CTO. At Raypoint Inc., he also provides management consulting and advisory services to startups. Currently, he is conducting market research and customer development for his next new venture. He holds both an MBA and a Master’s degree in Information Science.
Founder & CEO, Tourplus
Rickson is the founder and CEO of Tourplus, one of Southeast Asia’s leading travel tech companies, delivering personalized, safe, and efficient travel experiences to over 100,000 users. At age 16, he launched a social network for high school students that grew into Malaysia’s largest student network, which he later sold to a major media group in 2019. Since then, he has founded multiple ventures and contributed across sectors including technology, cultural tourism, business expansion support, and government collaborations. With over 20 years of experience, he currently serves as a board member and executive for several companies.
TOY EIGHT Co-founder / Co-CEO
Born in Tokyo in 1984, Toshi draws inspiration from his personal experience with dyslexia to develop inclusive support systems for child development across Southeast Asia. In 2018, he created a game-based program that enables developmental assessments and early intervention therapy—anytime, anywhere—even without specialist involvement. The solution has been adopted by healthcare and government institutions and is currently being implemented across several Malaysian states in partnership with the Ministry of Health. Expansion across ASEAN countries is now underway.
Before founding TOY8, Toshi worked as a Creative Director at global advertising firm McCann Erickson, receiving numerous international awards including Spikes Asia, ADFEST, ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS, New York Festivals, and the iF Design Award. He was named a Clio Health Innovator in 2023 and selected as a 2024 Asia 21 Next Generation Fellow. Currently based in Malaysia, he actively speaks and judges at global conferences and award programs—tackling social issues through the power of creativity and technology.
Deputy CEO / Deputy Dean (Research & Education) / Associate Professor II (Economics), Asia School of Business
Director, ASEAN Research Center (ARC)
Originally from Penang, Malaysia, Marathi specializes in applied microeconomics, with research spanning industrial organization, public economics, market design, and economic education—focusing on the intersection of theory and real-world social challenges. She holds a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Knox College (graduated Magna Cum Laude in Mathematics) and earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Her core research explores matching mechanisms in two-sided markets with search frictions and price-based solutions for negative externalities. She also actively contributes to public policy research in areas such as refugee labor market integration, pension policy design (in Chile and Malaysia), and labor market discrimination. Marathi has published in fields such as economic education, service marketing, and refugee studies, and is highly regarded for both teaching and research.
During her time at UNC, she was named a Chancellor's Fellow with the Royster Society of Fellows and is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Prior to joining ASB, she taught at Davidson College and Butler University in the U.S., and continues to engage globally in research and teaching. In recent years, she has also become a public voice through opinion writing and speaking engagements.
We are currently in discussion with a prominent Malaysia-based entrepreneur. Stay tuned for updates.
Serial Entrepreneur
A driving force in Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem, this serial entrepreneur has launched multiple ventures addressing pressing social challenges. Currently leading the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center "ASBhive" at the Asia School of Business, he brings hands-on experience and vision to support the next generation of changemakers.
His past ventures include Grub Cycle, which tackles food waste through redistribution, and Oililin, a sustainable consumer brand. Collectively, these startups have raised over 1 million MYR through grants and investments. He has also represented his work on international stages such as Pitch@Palace UK and the Australia-ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program.
Now on the support side, he designs and implements incubation, acceleration, and investment-readiness programs for startups across Southeast Asia. With a focus on the intersection of social impact and technology, he continues to mentor and empower entrepreneurs to launch bold, meaningful ventures.
Board Member, Startup Weekend Japan
Board Member, Japan Venture Creation and Investment Association
Evangelist, Entrepreneurial Succession Association of Japan
For over a decade, Takuto has been deeply involved in supporting startups and new business development. He has worked directly with early-stage teams, identifying exactly where and why progress stalls—and helping them push through.
In recent years, he has focused particularly on the Deep Tech domain, supporting researchers and universities whose promising technologies often fail to find a practical path forward. His work includes designing PoCs, preparing grant applications, and facilitating conversations with VCs—providing hands-on support at the earliest stages.
Takuto specializes in transforming undefined technological ideas into concrete, testable, and fundable hypotheses that gain organizational approval and lead to real-world implementation. As a kind of “translator” between the lab and the market, he plays a bridging role between research and reality.
Originally from Kyoto, Misaki is currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. During her time at Kyoto Prefectural University, she studied abroad at Bellevue University in the U.S. After graduating, she worked as a systems engineer and in sales at a major government-affiliated IT firm. In 2019, she joined a Fintech startup in Malaysia as their first Japanese team member, leading various projects with Malaysian colleagues and managing the Japanese market. She also served as an ambassador for EdTechAsia, helping build EdTech communities. Misaki first encountered Startup Weekend in Seattle and has since participated in events in Thailand and Hong Kong, eventually becoming an organizer in Tokyo. She has also organized multiple SW events in Malaysia.
Shin majored in entrepreneurship at a university in the U.S., where he first joined Startup Weekend through a campus event. After returning to Japan, he participated in SW Shirahama in spring 2019. He currently works as a consultant at an IT firm in Tokyo. Passionate about both building his own startup and supporting others, he joined the community as an SW organizer. He also has a deep love for Malaysia—having spent a month traveling through its cities and visiting three times in 2024 alone! Hosting Startup Weekend in a country he loves so much is a dream come true for him.
Since discovering Startup Weekend 10 years ago, Miyoshi has been involved in organizing SW events, entrepreneurship workshops for high school students, and accelerator programs. He currently works at a global consulting firm. His areas of interest include sports business and urban development.
Hi, I'm Summer! I’m from Malaysia, and even though my name means “summer,” I was actually born in winter. While studying business law at university, I found myself drawn into the world of entrepreneurship. Last year, I was honored to win the Audience Choice Award at a business contest in Aomori City, Japan. I’ve only been part of the Startup Weekend community for less than a year, so I’m still a beginner—but I believe that “you grow by doing,” and I’m taking one step at a time. I speak six languages including Cantonese and Hokkien, so feel free to ask me for help with interpreting in Kuala Lumpur! Most of all, I’m truly excited to see Startup Weekend happening here in my home country, and I can’t wait to meet and create with all of you!
Q: What language will the program be conducted in?
A: The main facilitation will be in Japanese. However, presentation slides will be in English, and teams are welcome to communicate in English as well.
Many participants will be coming from Japan, but most are comfortable using English to some extent during team collaboration.
We look forward to meeting passionate individuals eager to take on the challenge of launching a startup—right here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
(The photo shows scenes from Startup Weekend Da Nang, held in March 2025.)
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