ASN Masterclasses 2026 (SOARIFY EDITION)

 

Where Skills Meet Opportunity — Powered by SkillsFuture Credits

 

In 2026, we’re making entrepreneurship and professional reinvention more accessible than ever.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a business, mentoring startups, or future-proofing your skillset, this is your chance to take the first step — using your SkillsFuture Credits.

 

Whether you’re 25 or 65, exploring entrepreneurship, planning a career pivot, or simply curious about the startup world, these masterclasses are designed to build your confidence, sharpen your capabilities, and open new doors.

 

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💳 Pay with SkillsFuture Credits or Cash

 

We’ve made this simple:

 

Option 1 — SkillsFuture Credits

 

S$798 via ZilLearn Platinum (Z+)

✔ Pays for two half-day masterclasses

✔ Includes 1-year access to 15,000+ microlearning courses on ZilLearn

✔ Ideal for anyone upgrading skills for entrepreneurship or career transition

(Only the standard SkillsFuture Credit bucket applies — the additional “mid-career $4,000” credit for age 40+ is not eligible.)

 

Option 2 — Cash

 

S$600 for two half-day workshops

✔ Same access to masterclasses

✔ Does not require SkillsFuture credits

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🎓 How It Works

 

Once you enrol (via SkillsFuture or cash), you get:

 

1. Choice of Any 2 Half-Day Workshops

 

All workshops are hands-on, beginner-friendly, and designed to equip you with skills you can use immediately.

 

2. Access to 15,000 Microlearning Courses for 1 Year

 

(For those paying with SkillsFuture credit via ZilLearn Platinum)

 

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3. Pathway to Become a Startup Mentor

 

If you’re interested in mentoring:

✔ We will document your skills, industry knowledge & experience

✔ You may be matched to startups for mentoring opportunities

✔ Mentoring honorarium starts at $100/hour

 

⏰ Workshop Times

 

All half-day workshops follow fixed timings:

10am – 12.30pm OR 2pm – 5pm (Saturdays)

 

Workshops run twice in 2026.

Below is the first round (Dec 2025 – Apr 2026).

 

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🚀 FIRST ROUND (Dec 2025 – Apr 2026)

📅 20 Dec 2025 — Year-End Reflections & Community Growth and Management

Speaker: Elise Tan

This workshop helps you wrap up the year with clarity, intention, and renewed purpose.
You’ll learn powerful reflection techniques, how to map your 2026 growth plan, and the inside secrets behind building communities that actually thrive — not just gather.

Perfect for:

• Anyone wanting to start 2026 with focus

• Community volunteers, founders, and leaders

• People seeking direction and accountability

You will learn:
✔ What truly worked for you in 2025 (and why)
✔ Mental models for decision-making in 2026
✔ Community growth frameworks Elise uses in RW/ASN
✔ How to build belonging, loyalty, and momentum

You will leave with a clear and inspiring roadmap for your next year.

Sign up on www.lu.ma/asn-community1 

 

📅 10 Jan 2026 — General Entrepreneurship (The Beginner’s Blueprint)

Speakers: Tse Kai, Andrew Tan, Elise Tan

A practical introduction to entrepreneurship for anyone who wants to start something but doesn’t know where to begin. This session covers real-world frameworks, not textbook theory.

Perfect for:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs

• Mid-career switchers exploring business ideas

• Founders who feel “stuck”

You will learn:
✔ How to test ideas quickly without burning time/money
✔ Market validation techniques
✔ Simple MVP frameworks that work in SG
✔ Early sales strategies
✔ How to navigate fear, doubt, and risk

Walk away knowing exactly what to do next for your business idea.

 

📅 17 Jan 2026 — AI & Vibe Coding

Speaker: Assel | 2pm–5pm

AI isn’t the future — it’s the present. This is a fun, hands-on workshop where you discover how to work smarter with AI tools and vibe coding techniques that simplify your workflow and boost productivity.

Perfect for:

• Anyone wanting to “level up” with AI

• Working professionals seeking efficiency

• Creators and entrepreneurs exploring automation

You will learn:
✔ How to automate repetitive tasks
✔ How to use AI for content creation, research, writing
✔ Vibe coding (“no-code emotion-driven” automation)
✔ How to integrate AI in your daily workflow

No technical background needed. You’ll leave with practical AI skills you can use immediately.

 

📅 24 Jan 2026 — F&B Business Fundamentals

Speakers: Chua Ee Chien, Harvey, Bobby Yeoh

The F&B industry is exciting — but tough. This workshop lifts the curtain on what it really takes to start and sustain a profitable F&B business in Singapore.

Perfect for:

• Café dreamers

• Home-based business owners

• Professionals exploring F&B as side income

• Existing F&B operators refining operations

You will learn:
✔ Menu costing, pricing, and margins
✔ Location strategy (what matters, what doesn’t)
✔ Daily operations, manpower planning, SOPs
✔ Branding and customer acquisition
✔ Real stories from founders who have succeeded

This session saves you thousands of dollars in beginner mistakes.

 

📅 7 Feb 2026 — Franchising 101: A Smart Path to Entrepreneurship

Speaker: Sam Lee

Franchising is one of the fastest ways to own a business — but only if you understand the model.
This workshop teaches you how to evaluate opportunities and avoid costly traps.

Perfect for:

• People interested in business ownership

• Investors exploring franchise opportunities

• Professionals looking for semi-passive income

You will learn:
✔ How to assess profitable franchises
✔ Franchise agreements and hidden clauses
✔ ROI expectations and financial requirements
✔ How to pick the right brand for your lifestyle & personality

A great pathway for anyone who wants “business ownership with support.”

 

📅 28 Feb 2026 — Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)

FULL DAY | Speaker: Eric Koh

Instead of starting from scratch, why not buy a business that’s already profitable?
This immersive, full-day program teaches you how.

Perfect for:

• Mid-career professionals

• Corporate executives looking to pivot

• Aspiring business owners

You will learn:
✔ How to identify undervalued businesses
✔ How to evaluate financials and due diligence
✔ Funding options (including no-money-down structures)
✔ Negotiation strategies when buying a company
✔ How to run a business after takeover

This is one of Asia’s rare ETA programs — highly recommended.

 

📅 7 Mar 2026 — Thought Leadership & Social Media Branding

Speaker:Thibaut Briere

Your online presence is a career multiplier. This workshop teaches you how to build a credible personal brand that attracts opportunities, collaborations, and clients.

Perfect for:

• Founders

• Executives

• Consultants, trainers, speakers

• Creatives

You will learn:
✔ Content templates for LinkedIn & Instagram
✔ How to turn your story into authority
✔ What to post weekly to grow visibility
✔ How to stand out in an AI-driven world

Even shy people can do this — we show you how.

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