To showcase the role startups are playing to further this cause, we met with Sabrina Ooi, Co-Founder of Calm Collective Asia — an online community that creates events and content around mental health in Asia with the aim to normalise the conversation.

To showcase how some startups are using technology to connect people with their neighbours, we met with Grace Ann Chua and Tham Jun Han, Co-Founders of Friendzone — a community-building startup that helps build relationships and generate authentic conversations.

To demonstrate how social entrepreneurs are taking the lead to empower youth and students for entry into the workforce, we spoke to Felix Tan, Co-Founder of Skilio — a one-stop, pedagogy rooted, and data-driven soft skills development platform. 

Many social enterprises are playing a key role in achieving food security and sustainability. We met with Suzanna Tang, Founder of Urban Origins — a sustainability-focused marketplace serving locally sourced foods and produce in Singapore.