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Venture Capital Learning Lab Masterclass Series: Capital Efficiencies in Operations (Part 1)

The Venture Capital Learning Lab by GUIDE and the Asia School of Business is back with an exclusive Masterclass Series: Capital Efficiencies in Operations (Part 1) designed to help startup and scaleup founders capture revenue faster, and manage capital more efficiently all the way from the point checkout to payout, managing cash flow cycles, working capital, and equity distribution.

​Join us on October 16, 2:00-5.30PM! (And, 6-8PM for chill after work + networking dinner and drink if you are up for it 😉)

​Here’s what you will learn during the day: 

​💡 Effective Checkout, Payout, and Revenue Recognition with Douglas & Yina from Stripe: Learn how optimizing your checkout can be a game changer for sales conversion! 

​💸 Cash Flow & Working Capital Strategies with Christy from Crusade Partners: Unlock smart financial stability through cash flow management and discover new instruments, like venture debt or loans without diluting ownership. 

​🔥 Balancing Cash Flow for Growth with Joe from iStore iSend & moderated by Neil from GUIDE: Hear his real-life journey to venture-backed success and how he uses venture debt for fast growth in this fireside chat. 

​📊 CapTable Management & Modelling Workshop with Alvin Chin & Neil Cheong from GUIDE: Get hands-on with managing equity ownership via cap table modeling and simulation. Founders will gain clarity and practical approaches to managing equity ownership, share classes, distribution, dilution, and exit scenarios.

​That’s not all! To make the most out of your experience, we’re hosting an after-party networking session where you can connect with industry experts and fellow founders. This is your chance to dive deeper into the event’s insights, build valuable relationships, and uncover new opportunities to elevate your business. Don’t miss out on the after-party! 🎉

​Learning materials, light refreshments during the day and after party food and drinks are included.

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​AGENDA 👉🏻See full agenda in a document HERE👈🏻

​2:00PM Registration & Early-event Networking

​2:20PM Opening Remarks

​2:30PM Masterclass #1

​Effective Checkout, Payout, And Revenue Recognition for Startups and Scaleups by Douglas Ong and Yina Chan from Stripe

​The checkout process is the final hurdle in converting sales. This session features Douglas and Yina from Stripe who will discuss how optimizing the checkout experience can make a huge difference between securing payments or losing out to competitors due to limited payment options. Stripe will also highlight best practices for startups, focusing on payout schedules and their impact on cash flow cycles, as well as using payment services to expand cross-border business opportunities.

​3:20PM Masterclass #2

​Cash Flow, Cash Flow Management, And Working Capital Management Strategies by Christy Wong from Crusade Partners

​Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. This session explores how financial stability can be gradually achieved and sustained through effective cash flow management, covering everything from accounts receivable to payable. Christy from Crusade Partners, venture debt firm from Hong Kong will also discuss how working capital can be unlocked, managed more efficiently, or enhanced through debt facilities to strengthen cash flow for various strategic purposes, such as creating a financial buffer or supporting capacity growth. Finally, new funding instruments, like venture debt or loans, will be presented as alternative solutions for startups looking to finance growth without diluting ownership.

​4:05PM Featured Founder Fireside Chat

​My Strategies Around Balancing Cash Flow For Daily Operations and Growth by Joe Khoo from iStore iSend, moderated by Neil Cheong from GUIDE

​A conversation with Joe from iStore iSend explores his experiences and the strategies he used to organically grow his e-commerce fulfillment business, eventually securing backing from venture capital funds, including utilizing venture debt to boost cash flow and meet growing demand more quickly. Moderated by Neil from GUIDE, this candid fireside chat will provide a safe space to reflect on Joe’s journey, revisiting the key decisions he might approach differently in building his business.

​4:40PM Workshop

​CapTable Management and Modelling by Alvin Chin and Neil Cheong from GUIDE

​As a continuation of the key lessons discussed at the Opening Symposium in July, this session, led by Alvin Chin and Neil Cheong from GUIDE, will focus on a hands-on workshop around cap table modeling and simulation. The objective is to provide founders with clarity and practical approaches to managing equity ownership, share classes, distribution, dilution, and exit scenarios. This session will also explore how ownership evolves as the company grows and how to optimize financing strategies while aligning stakeholders with the right ownership incentives.

​6:00PM Light Dinner + Networking

​After-event Party

​Venue: Bungalow37, Bangsar, KL

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PAST INFORMATIVE EVENTS WE MADE SPECIALLY FOR MODERN ENTERPRISES:

• ​Venture Capital Learning Lab: Opening Symposium featuring Gobi Partners, 500 Global, Funding Societies, Carta etc.

• ​Venture Capital Showcase: Gobi Partners and Gobi Dana Impact Ventures

• ​Pitch@ASB, a pitching clinic with Asia School of Busines

• ​Commerce Frontiers featuring MRDIY, Munchy's, Sometimes by Asian Designers, iStore iSend and many more partners