Mole disrupts networking, empowers Malaysian entrepreneurs with "I HATE NETWORKING" Conf 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Jan. 26, 2024 - PRLog -- KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Mole's "I HATE NETWORKING" Business Conference 2023, held on January 18 at KLPac, Kuala Lumpur, marked its successful second edition as part of Asia's first networking series tour. Partnering with global VC Antler, Mole, a Malaysian networking SaaS platform, introduced the conference to Malaysia, specifically tailored for those averse to traditional networking. This marked the second stop on its Asia networking series tour after a successful launch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, last year.

The event attracted over 400 business professionals from Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, fostering meaningful connections within the startup and VC ecosystem. Mole's mission is to redefine networking, offering a unique platform for connection and collaboration.

The diverse crowd included executives from technology, advertising, banking, retail, and venture capital. Soung Rong, Co-Founder and CEO of Mole, emphasized the importance of lasting connections beyond business transactions.

Meetings between international and local venture capitalists and startup founders took place through a 1:1 pitching session. The women entrepreneur zone aimed to support and empower women founders and entrepreneurs.

Melly Ling, Co-Founder and COO of Mole, highlighted their vision to uplift Malaysian entrepreneurs and women founders by connecting them with the right investors. A speed networking session moderated by Antler provided a structured environment for achieving networking goals.

The headline event featured four powerful panel sessions with almost 20 influential speakers tackling challenges in networking, discussing failures, self-doubt, and addressing the crucial issue of mental health.

The "I Hate Networking" Business Conference 2024 motivates Mole to further cultivate the entrepreneur and startup ecosystem in Asia, reflecting the escalating demand for alternative networking platforms prioritizing genuine connections.

Supported by over 20 leading companies in the tech and VC industry, including Antler, Gobi Partners, 1337 Ventures, First Move, Ignite Asia, AWS for Startups, Roiquant, GROF, Female Founders Malaysia & SEA, Women In Tech, Girls In Tech, Beamstart, Eventsize, Alta, Cleve, and more, the conference underlines the industry's commitment to fostering genuine connections and collaborative growth.

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