Online Event
Pitch to Bhutan Investors & Experts, Online
Get actionable, instant feedback on your startup pitch / idea and learn best practices for pitching.
Date
Jul 01, 2026
Time
06:30 am - 07:30 am
Address
Online Event
Got a startup or an idea? Join this interactive online event to get live feedback from investors and experts. Watch real startup pitch critiques to see what works and what doesn't. Expect candid insights and actionable feedback you can't find in blogs or books.
Mentor/Judging Panel
David Yeng: David Yeng founded InsureVite in 2017, an insuretech startup in Singapore, and is an FI alumnus. He became the Program Director for Founder Institute in Singapore and the Managing Partner for Founders Venture Capital. He is now the Managing Director of Hong Kong IEC in Singapore and a Financial Advisor for Manulife. He has been a startup founder since 2012 and has started 4 companies. He has had 1 successful exit. He is well-versed on what a startup needs to do to succeed from both an investor and an entrepreneur perspective.
David Yeng: David Yeng founded InsureVite in 2017, an insuretech startup in Singapore, and is an FI alumnus. He became the Program Director for Founder Institute in Singapore and the Managing Partner for Founders Venture Capital. He is now the Managing Director of Hong Kong IEC in Singapore and a Financial Advisor for Manulife. He has been a startup founder since 2012 and has started 4 companies. He has had 1 successful exit. He is well-versed on what a startup needs to do to succeed from both an investor and an entrepreneur perspective.
Tasveer Faheem: Tasveer is Founder/CEO of InsureCow, which has been backed by investors such as Accelerating Asia, BYLC Ventures, and Huawei. He is a serial entrepreneur with over 21 years of experience. He has the ability to transform ideas into long-term sustainable business operations through strategic planning and operational transformation. He is skilled at building green field operations from ground zero, devising innovative & effective business models, and creating multi-million-dollar revenue streams.
Usman Arshad Khan: Usman is the Chief Growth Officer of Checkmate Consultancy and Co-Founder of InvestorReady (UAE). He builds marketing functions that drive revenue. He is a growth-focused marketer with over 20 years across D2C, FMCG, tech, and startups. He has led campaigns for Coca-Cola, Huawei, LG & more. From digital strategy and CRM to activations and influencer marketing, he helps brands to scale smarter, tell better stories, and drive results. He has built identities from scratch, developed messaging frameworks for enterprise, government, and startups, and led campaigns that reached millions.
Yasisurie Kiribandara: Yasisurie is the Founder/CEO and Chief Designer at Yasisurie Kiribandara Couture. She is the Co-founder/Director of InvestorReady and Synergy by Y&C. She is a dynamic entrepreneur, celebrated fashion designer, and influential thought leader with a track record of empowering creative and women-led startups across South Asia. Drawing from her journey of building an internationally recognized fashion brand from a modest investment, she mentors and consults on brand building, market entry, and investment readiness, guiding founders from idea to global scale.
Usman Arshad Khan: Usman is the Chief Growth Officer of Checkmate Consultancy and Co-Founder of InvestorReady (UAE). He builds marketing functions that drive revenue. He is a growth-focused marketer with over 20 years across D2C, FMCG, tech, and startups. He has led campaigns for Coca-Cola, Huawei, LG & more. From digital strategy and CRM to activations and influencer marketing, he helps brands to scale smarter, tell better stories, and drive results. He has built identities from scratch, developed messaging frameworks for enterprise, government, and startups, and led campaigns that reached millions.
Yasisurie Kiribandara: Yasisurie is the Founder/CEO and Chief Designer at Yasisurie Kiribandara Couture. She is the Co-founder/Director of InvestorReady and Synergy by Y&C. She is a dynamic entrepreneur, celebrated fashion designer, and influential thought leader with a track record of empowering creative and women-led startups across South Asia. Drawing from her journey of building an internationally recognized fashion brand from a modest investment, she mentors and consults on brand building, market entry, and investment readiness, guiding founders from idea to global scale.
Ayami Wanasinghe (Moderator): Ayami is Regional Director of South Asia, Founder Institute. She is an Included VC Fellow and an Advisor for Loyal VC. She helps founders turn their startup concepts into scalable, profitable, and investable companies. She has over 20 years of experience in information technology, entrepreneurship, startup ecosystem development, venture capital, and social impact. She is an advocate of integrating sustainability, transparency, and diversity into startups, emerging technologies, and venture capital to create impactful economic transformation.
What You'll Learn
- What investors look for in an early-stage pitch (team, traction, TAM, timing)
- How to structure clear problem–solution–value propositions
Who Should Attend
Founders and idea-stage entrepreneurs seeking expert feedback on their pitch
Founders and idea-stage entrepreneurs seeking expert feedback on their pitch
- Early-stage teams preparing for accelerators, angels, or pre-seed rounds
- Aspiring founders who want to learn investor expectations and pitch structure
- Anyone interested in observing live pitch critiques and best practices
Additional Resources
Explore other Startup Events, learn more about How to Pitch Your Startup and Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
Explore other Startup Events, learn more about How to Pitch Your Startup and Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
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The Founder Institute is the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder, giving idea-stage, first-time founders, and employees making the leap to entrepreneurship the tools, global network, and proven methodology to build an AI-powered startup from zero to funding. Since 2009, our structured programs have helped over 9,000 founders across 100 countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100+ countries, our mission is to empower talented and motivated people everywhere to build impactful, AI-powered companies.
The Founder Institute is the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder, giving idea-stage, first-time founders, and employees making the leap to entrepreneurship the tools, global network, and proven methodology to build an AI-powered startup from zero to funding. Since 2009, our structured programs have helped over 9,000 founders across 100 countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100+ countries, our mission is to empower talented and motivated people everywhere to build impactful, AI-powered companies.
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