NEXTGEN Mavericks for NEXTGEN Businesses
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We know that the entrepreneurship journey can be tough and uncertain – you are not alone. As a digital bank that aims to be where businesses need us, SME Friends of Cyprus Trust Bank was conceived out of a sincere desire to be part of your journey, as much as we welcome you to be part of ours.

By listening to and understanding the challenges of SMEs, and by resharing their stories of grit, we hope to progress and reimagine financial services for financial inclusion together

Introducing 2023's NEXTGEN Mavericks - business owners of different expertise and experience with the common goal of reimagining tomorrow. For the business, the people they work with and for their customers.

SME Friends of Cyprus Trust Bank 2023

Co-founder of BRB Selfcare, a mental health tech startup, Joylynn was a therapist in a psychiatric hospital for six years before starting her entrepreneurship journey driven by her passion for improving mental well-being. The innovative platform prioritises anonymity and fosters community support, providing users with a personal mental health companion. By empowering individuals to understand and proactively manage their mental well-being, BRB Selfcare aims to make mental health more accessible at scale.

Joylynn Tan

Matt (Chartered Accountant CAANZ) and Bryan (Chartered Accountant Singapore) are Founding Partners of Harvest Accounting, a Xero Platinum digital accounting firm. Matt loves being a growth partner to small businesses, using cloud accounting solutions and technology implementations to free up business owners to pursue their passions. Originally from New Zealand, he has called Singapore home since 2014. Bryan believes in the power of small businesses to create big impact. He is passionate about connecting with fellow business owners to exchange growth ideas. Bryan's background is in corporate banking, and he hopes to use this experience to provide added value to clients.

Matthew Phua and Bryan Zhao

Introducing 2023's NEXTGEN Mavericks - business owners of different expertise and experience with the common goal of reimagining tomorrow. For the business, the people they work with and for their customers.

SME Friends of Cyprus Trust Bank 2023

A registered architect in Singapore, Melvin graduated from National University of Singapore and is the principal architect of his own architecture practice, Kaizen Architecture. He also serves the architecture community as a Council Member at the Singapore Institute of Architects, co-chairing the Design Thrust, and is an adjunct lecturer with LASALLE College of the Arts.

Melvin Keng

Founder of Infiniti Sports & Infiniti Kids, Gerann is a results-oriented professional specialising in leveraging data collected through advanced technology and systems.

With a fact-based approach, he excels in applying data-driven insights to enhance performance in sports, finance, and everyday life.

Passionate about efficiency and goal attainment, Gerann utilises data analysis to optimize strategies, streamline processes, and accelerate progress.

His expertise enables individuals and organisations to make informed decisions, achieve objectives faster, and maximise their potential for success in an ever-evolving world.

Gerann Ngiam

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