Ahmad Azuar Zainuddin is an educator and entrepreneur deeply committed to driving economic and social impact through entrepreneurship and innovation. Leveraging his expertise in capacity and ecosystem building, Azuar plays a pivotal role in designing and implementing initiatives that empower aspiring and early-stage Malaysian entrepreneurs and innovators. He is also a frequent contributor to mainstream media and a sought-after speaker at prominent events in the region.

For his contributions, Azuar was recognized as the runner-up in the Best Implementation Partner category at the 2022 Shell LiveWIRE Top Ten Innovators Awards, held in Mexico City, Mexico.

He holds a Master’s in Communications and Media Studies from Monash University and a Bachelor of Arts in Design from Curtin University. Outside of work, Azuar enjoys reading and immersing himself in arts and culture.

Danial has more than 15 years of entrepreneurship experience in the food and beverage and hospitality sectors.

He is the founder of award-winning La Famiglia Food Truck and The Hid3out Glamping.

Danial regularly gets invited to speak by organisations including INSKEN, CIMB Bank, and SME Bank.

He holds a BSc in Quantity Surveying from IUCTT.

Hazel Hassan brings over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and media relations.

She has extensive experience managing public relations, media management and social media for corporate, government and start-up clients including Maraque, Value Partners, Futurise, Scale Up Malaysia, Doctor-on-Call and Sentuh, among others.

Hazel was previously the Special Officer to the CEO at Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation, Executive Director at the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre and Vice President at Cradle Fund. She held regional Asia Pacific positions at F-Secure and Avira.

Hazel holds a BSc Business Administration (Computer Information System) from Drake University. She is a huge Star Wars fan.

Zain has more than 20 years of experience in branding and executive coaching in government, FMCG and financial sectors.

He was previosly a Strategic Communications Consultant for TERAJU, Managing Director at BULB, and Deputy Director of Communications at ICLIF.

He holds a Bachelors in Advertising from Limkokwing University.