Integrity, trust, and intellectual rigor from Singapore’s founding fathers.
He emphasizes the power of honesty and clear-eyed analysis in public service.
The founding of Pinnacle Performance Company.
The decision to transfer acting techniques—body language, voice, emotional influence—into leadership and executive settings.
Began his journey in the big data space about 12–14 years ago
Shifted interest toward broader technological disruption
Gerard is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lumera, a luxury lifestyle brand that integrates precision health, longevity science, regenerative medicine, and immersive hospitality into a unified and transformative guest experience.
Nick is Founder of AI Expo Africa and also Chair & Founder of the SA AI Association (SAAIA) focusing on the deployment of Responsible AI in South Africa.
Stephen is the founder and owner of the Seidel Agency.
He’s a speaker, a storyteller and a strategist.
Grandfather’s lesson: Value knowledge (pen) over short-term gain (coin).
Built early connections with top thinkers through persistent outreach.
Deep economic link with China (32% of trade).
US is crucial for defense, especially through the AUKUS agreement.
