"The Failure Paradox”

DATE: September 17, 2025

TIME: 7 PM - 8:30 PM (GMT +8)

VENUE: Launch Programme Room, National Library, Level 7

Failure isn’t the end—it’s a beginning. This session explores the paradox of failure in the startup world. Learn how to reframe mistakes, recover with purpose, and turn setbacks into stepping stones. Expect honest stories, powerful lessons, and a fresh perspective on what success really looks like.

Agenda: 

• 19:00 – 19:05: Registration

• 19:05 – 19:45: Fireside Chat: "The Failure Paradox”

• 19:45 – 20:00: Q&A

• 20:00 – 20:30: Networking

Speakers:

About Ms Doris De Souza

With over 20 years of experience, Doris is a seasoned expert in education, coaching, mentoring, change management, organizational development (OD), and leadership learning and development. Her career has been defined by her ability to bridge gaps between management and support staff, national policy and local action, ensuring that individuals and teams understand the critical impact of their actions on both organizational and national priorities.

About Mr Darius Chang 

As a passionate and results-driven Product Marketing expert, he has a proven track record of delivering successful go-to-market campaigns across a variety of industries. With over a decade of experience in go-to-market expertise, he has a deep understanding of the latest trends and technologies in the field, and he is always looking for ways to innovate and improve.

His expertise includes developing and implementing new product marketing strategies that drive ROI, managing and optimizing campaigns, and leveraging data and analytics to improve marketing performance. As a results-driven individual, he is constantly seeking opportunities to improve processes, drive growth, and enhance profitability.

About Mr Boon

Boon calls himself an “Existential Experimentalist,” embracing diverse life roles to explore the human experience. Like a cat with many lives, he’s been a scholar, entrepreneur, corporate leader, consultant, trainer, M&A advisor, and author. After a business failure, he found purpose in helping others build meaningful lives. Guided by what stirs his heart, he now leads thecatandbutterfly.com, a social venture uniting people through shared human stories. Much like a butterfly unknowingly carrying pollen, he believes in fulfilling his mission through passionate pursuit. Writing books is one of the ways he continues this journey of connection, exploration, and contribution.