What I stand for

Hi there,

I'm Elise Tan, founder of Asia Startup Network and co-founder of Makan for Hope and Mentor for Hope initiatives.

My North Star

“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and oppressed.”

Psalm 82:3 (NIV)

My strengths

• Attracting awesome people to change the world together :)

• Breaking down a problem and solving it fast

• Connecting the dots to create positive impact quickly and successfully

My Passions

• Empowering the disadvantaged as well as women with financial management skills

• Helping promising startup founders to gain access to resources and networks to quickly yet sustainably grow and expand outside of Asia

• Influencing investors to maximise positive outcomes of their investment

• Leveling the playing field for children from low income families or with special needs
  

My Values (interestingly all start with Cs)

• Collaboration Work with others to maximise positive impact

• Commitment See through what I promise to do

• Compassion Care for and support the weak and vulnerable

• Courage Do what is right and to say yes to opportunities and take on challenges

• Curiosity Stay hungry and foolish, not afraid to ask questions

I advocate for

• Fair women's rights, particularly working or single mums

  • Advocating change to laws and support for mothers going into maternity or coming back from maternity leave at [REACH x Mums@Work] Conversation on Women event

  • My Linkedin Post on creating awareness and stopping Pregnancy and Maternity discrimination at workplace

• Fair startup investment terms

• Support for children and youths from low income families

  • Through supporting Fei Yue's Toast to 30! 30th anniversary fundraising campaign