Building a Supportive Startup Community in Asia
In 2020, during the challenging times of the COVID crisis, Elise Tan, along with Janet Neo and Sharon Yeo, founded Mentor For Hope. Their mission was to unite the startup ecosystem and provide essential support to founders navigating these unprecedented challenges.
Community Impact
Facilitated 525 mentoring hours for 300 founders affected by the pandemic.
Growing Together
Our community has expanded to more than 5000 members, fostering invaluable connections and resources.
Our Journey: Milestones and Achievements
Mentor for Hope
2020
In 2020, Mentor For Hope was founded to support startup founders during the COVID crisis. The initiative provided essential mentoring and resources to 300 founders.
Makan for Hope & MFH Festival
2021
The Makan For Hope festival was organized in 2021, featuring 30 virtual roundtables. It attracted 500 participants and provided invaluable insights from industry leaders.
Makan for Hope IRL
2022
By 2022, the Asia Startup Network community expanded significantly, reaching 2,700 members. This growth was fueled by numerous events and collaborations with partners.
Asia Startup Network
2026
As we move into 2026, we are committed to further supporting our community. We aim to create even more opportunities for founders to connect and thrive.
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