王光武
Max
Co-founder
SINGAPORE · 2026
星汇联盟
Star Alliance
A Warm Circle for Growing Founders
- Broaden Perspective
- Exchange Ideas
- Business Connections
- Gather Minds & Talent
The Next Event21 October 2026 · 14:40 – 17:00
下一场活动
The Next Event
From Financing to Capital: Capital Strategies for Singapore Business Growth
About this session
Corporate financing should not begin only when a company is running short of funds.
At different stages of business growth, bank loans, Venture Capital (VC), Private Equity (PE), and even a listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) can play important roles in supporting a company's expansion.
The key question is not simply "Where can I find funding?”but
- When should a company borrow from a bank?
- When is the right time to bring in investors?
- Should you consider VC or PE?
- At what stage should a company consider an SGX listing?
- How can capital become a partner for growth rather than a future burden?
Drawing on practical experience in Singapore's corporate financing and capital markets, this session will take business owners through the journey from Debt → VC → PE → IPO.
Participants will gain a better understanding of how different financing options work, what banks and investors look for, and how businesses can build long-term financing capabilities to support sustainable growth.
Programme
14:40: Registration & Networking
15:00: Opening Remarks
15:05: Sharing Session & Q&A
16:05: Group Discussion
16:25: Group Sharing (2–3 minutes per group)
16:40: Event Feedback
16:50: Networking
Who Should Attend
- Business owners, founders and decision-makers
- Core management teams looking to achieve more structured and sustainable business growth
What you'll take away
- Bank Financing: How can you get bank loan for your business?
- VC Financing: When should you bring in Venture Capital?
- PE & Strategic Investment: From financing to long term capital partnership.
- Financing in Practice: Why some good businesses still struggle to secure funding?
Past sessions
All events16 September 2026 · 14:40 – 17:00
The Singapore SME Owner's First AI Agent Class
Steven Shi 史炘Founder and technical lead, Evernet Systems
AI still can't replace a single role in your company — we've said it for two years, and we're saying it now. But every company has a pile of work nobody was ever hired to do: a proper monthly review, a weekly pass over receivables, sorting complaints until the real cause shows. Hiring for it doesn't pay; you never have the time — so it never happens. That is AI's real place in an SME. These 105 minutes skip AI history and prompt tricks: you'll try an agent that reasons, calls tools, and stops before key actions for your approval, find its limits yourself, and see clearly what's still missing before an AI truly finishes a job.
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19 August 2026 · 14:40 – 17:00
How Small Businesses Survive — and How They Grow
Professor Cai BaoshengSenior economist and management specialist
Ready to dig into how small businesses survive, and where they grow next? This is an in-person session built for conversation — real experience, methods you can use. Whether you are newly out of the gate or have run your business for years, you will leave with substance. Come grow alongside people travelling the same road.
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15 July 2026 · 14:40 – 17:00
Governance, Compliance and Risk in the Age of AI
Amanda 陈瑱Dual-qualified lawyer, China and Singapore
Tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek are reshaping how companies operate — and bringing data leakage, intellectual property exposure, staff-usage and regulatory risk with them. Drawing on Singapore's latest AI governance framework and real cases, this session covers the legal and compliance points that matter when a company adopts AI, and how to put governance in place that lowers legal and operating risk without giving up the efficiency gains.
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为什么来
Why Star Alliance
Four things this circle actually gives you.
Broaden Perspective
Talks and case studies bring angles you don't get from inside your own industry.
Exchange Ideas
Owners discussing with owners — problems get understood, not merely heard.
Business Connections
Post-session connections that turn people you've met into actual collaboration.
Gather Minds & Talent
The circle gathers peers, and with them the resources each other needs.
活动形式
How We Meet
1per month
Frequency
2hours
Duration
4parts
Full agenda
Recurring themesManagementCurrent affairsCase discussionBooks worth reading
社群准则
A Circle With Warmth
We believe the best growth happens not in a classroom, but among peers willing to listen and to give.
两 要
We Do
- Listen wellUnderstand every peer in the room
- Give freelyLeave value with the people beside you
两 不 要
We Don't
- No hard sellingThis is not a sales floor
- No arguing to winThis is not a debating stage
发起人
The Founding Team
罗曼
Zoe
Co-founder
郑和
Warren
Co-founder
陈瑱
Amanda
Co-founder
陈静
Elisa
Co-founder
王炟
Wang Da
Co-founder
常见问题
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions we're asked most about Star Alliance gatherings, who they're for, and how to register.
What is Star Alliance (星汇联盟)?
Star Alliance (星汇联盟) is a growth circle for small and medium business owners in Singapore, founded by six entrepreneurs and advisers based here. It runs one in-person gathering a month in Singapore, combining a keynote talk, group discussion and open networking, focused on management practice, current affairs, case discussion and books worth reading.
Who can attend a Star Alliance gathering?
Star Alliance gatherings are designed for founders and senior leaders of companies with teams of five or more, so that the discussion stays substantive. Applicants with smaller teams may still register, and a founder will follow up personally about fit for that month. Sessions are conducted in Mandarin Chinese.
How often does Star Alliance meet?
Star Alliance meets once a month, except in June and December — roughly ten gatherings a year. Each session runs about two hours: a one-hour keynote and one hour of discussion, followed by connections and open networking.
How much does it cost to attend?
Tickets are S$10 for invited guests and S$20 for public registration. Once a registration is approved, Star Alliance sends PayNow payment details and a reference code by WhatsApp or email.
Where are the gatherings held?
Recent gatherings are hosted at iFAST Corporation, 10 Collyer Quay #26-01, Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315, in the Raffles Place financial district. The venue for each session is published on that event's page.
How do I register?
Fill in the registration form on the Star Alliance website with your name, company, industry, role and team size. A founder reviews and confirms your seat within 24 hours, then sends PayNow payment details. Once payment clears, you receive your ticket and on-site check-in code.
Is there any selling at the gatherings?
No. Star Alliance's community rules are explicit: no hard selling — this is not a sales floor; and no arguing to win — this is not a debating stage. The two things it does ask are to listen well and to give freely. These rules are the point of the circle, and the reason members speak openly in it.