What does it really take to build a global business from Singapore, and still stay true to yourself?
This is an intimate CLOSER with Rachel Lim x Airwallex session designed for founders, and builders who crave depth, not just tactics.
In this founder-first conversation, you'll hear from two of Singapore’s boldest entrepreneurs:
Declan Ee, Co-Founder of Castlery: from launching in a Ubi basement to scaling across the US and Australia, generating 70% of revenue abroad.
Jaelle Ang, Co-Founder & outgoing CEO of The Great Room: who recently exited at her peak after growing the design-led co-working brand across Asia.
Hosted by Rachel Lim, this session will go beyond playbooks and metrics. We’ll talk about the mindset shifts, missteps, and the personal cost of building boldly, with clarity, community, and discipline.
What to Expect:
- A 60-minute honest fireside chat with Declan & Jaelle
- Reflections on identity, leadership, and letting go
- Lessons on international growth, brand staying power, and founder resilience
- Insights from Airwallex leadership on scaling Southeast Asian brands globally, plus a first look at their 2025 Global Expansion Guide with trends from 13,000+ cross-border shoppers
- A great chance to connect with a curated room of founders & leaders
- Intimate setting, good food, and soul-led conversations
