Series 2: Inside the Founder's Mind
Serial Entrepreneurs Live — Forum & Networking Dinner
About This Event
The Q&A refused to end — and that was the best part. On 23 July 2026, NAAE hosted its second forum at NTU@one-north. The evening opened with a welcome address by Mr Th'ng Beng Hooi, Director of NTU Office of Alumni Engagement, followed by Chairperson Ms Susan Teh, who shared the alliance's mission: to build a trusted community where no entrepreneur builds alone. The spotlight then turned to Inside the Founder's Mind: Serial Entrepreneurs Live. Moderated by Hendri Zhang, the panel featured Dr Rosemary Tan of Leyden Labs Asia and Mr Khur Boon Kgim of Nanogent.ai. The conversation did not begin with traction metrics or AI demos. Instead, it opened with three questions often left unasked — the emotion behind the leap, whether the CEO seat ever felt like a costume, and one word for the entire journey. Their answers stayed personal. The room listened.
Programme
- 16:30 – 7:30pm
Registration & Buffet Dinner
- 27:30 – 7:35pm
Group Photo Taking & Commencement of Event
- 37:35 – 7:40pm
Welcome Address
Mr Th'ng Beng Hooi, Director, Office of Alumni Engagement
- 47:40 – 7:50pm
Speech
Ms Susan Teh, Chairperson, NTU Alumni Alliance (Entrepreneurship)
- 57:50 – 8:50pm
Panel Discussion: Inside the Founder's Mind — Serial Entrepreneurs Live
Moderator: Hendri Zhang · Speakers: Dr Rosemary Tan & Khur Boon Kgim
- 68:50 – 10:00pm
Networking
- 710:00pm
End of Event
Featured Speakers
Dr Rosemary Tan
CEO, Leyden Labs Asia
Dr Rosemary Tan is a serial entrepreneur and scientist who has successfully bridged cutting-edge research with commercial innovation in the healthcare sector. She currently serves as CEO of Leyden Labs Asia, leading the company's mission to develop breakthrough intranasal antibody therapies against respiratory viruses. As founder of Veredus Laboratories, she built a globally recognised biotechnology and diagnostics company known for its innovative solutions and international award-winning achievements. Beyond her corporate accomplishments, Dr Tan is widely respected within Singapore's entrepreneurship community and was named to The Peak Power List 2017 for her impact on business and innovation. She earned her PhD from the National University of Singapore and has published extensively in immunology, cancer research, and infectious diseases.
Boon Kgim Khur
Founder, Nanogent.ai & Learn Parrot
Mr Khur Boon Kgim is an entrepreneur, AI builder, and technology strategist with 19 years of experience developing digital products, software solutions, and growth initiatives. A First-Class Honours graduate from Nanyang Technological University, he is the founder of Nanogent.ai, where he helps solopreneurs, startups, and lean teams leverage AI to build scalable businesses and custom AI solutions. Passionate about entrepreneurship and emerging technologies, Mr Khur actively shares insights on AI agents, product development, automation, and digital innovation through industry talks, workshops, and community engagements. As an entrepreneur, he has launched multiple ventures spanning AI, education, and technology, while mentoring founders and business leaders on harnessing AI for growth and operational excellence.
Event Highlights
- Welcome address by Mr Th'ng Beng Hooi, Director of NTU Office of Alumni Engagement, and mission-sharing by Chairperson Ms Susan Teh
- Inside the Founder's Mind: Serial Entrepreneurs Live — candid panel with Dr Rosemary Tan (Leyden Labs Asia) and Mr Khur Boon Kgim (Nanogent.ai), moderated by Hendri Zhang
- Three questions most panels skip: the real emotion when deciding to jump, imposter syndrome at the CEO seat, and one word that sums up the journey
- Key takeaways: recognising opportunities, managing risk, choosing the right partners, and combining deep expertise with commercial thinking
- Active Q&A on scaling, co-founder relationships, and raising capital — the discussion continued well beyond the scheduled time
- Alumni from across NTU — CCEB, EEE, MAE, NBS, NTUpreneur, PACE, WKWSCI, CCDS, and more — came together, enriching the conversation with cross-disciplinary perspectives
- Conversations continued long after the forum ended, with attendees forging new connections through the NAAE platform
Event Photos
Event Details
- Date
- 23 July 2026
- Time
- 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Venue
- AUD302, Level 3, NTU@one-north
- Theme
- Serial Entrepreneurs Live — Forum & Networking Dinner