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Happy World Animal Day from the Aspire team! 🐾 Our hybrid work policy allows us to work from anywhere, making it easier to enjoy quality time with our furry WFH colleagues. Join us on the A-team: https://lnkd.in/gaqKqUyM #fintech #careers

As a YC W18 alum, we’re passionate about paying it forward to the startup ecosystem whenever possible. Get personalized feedback on your YC application from our co-founders to make your startup dreams a reality. Submit your YC applications: https://lnkd.in/gNE9YPus #AspireForStartups #ByEntrepreneursForEntrepreneurs

“𝓢𝓾𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓱𝓾𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓕𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓬𝓱” is a movement to celebrate the unsung heroes of the fintech and VC community. Brought to you by Aspire, Fintech Nation and supported by Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed Southeast Asia - these are the investors, mentors, friends and partners that have played an instrumental role in shaping the ventures we all know and love today. Next up, honouring Joo Seng Wong, CEO & Founder of Spark Systems Pte Ltd. "In mid-2017, I made the difficult decision to exit Call Levels, a startup I had co-founded and built from scratch. The months leading up to the decision were incredibly challenging, I felt like the world had collapsed around me, but I could not have made it through without the support of Joo Seng. Throughout the ordeal, he remained calm and solution-oriented, providing invaluable professional advice while also offering much-needed mental and emotional support. During moments when I felt like a failure and unsure of what to do next, Joo Seng reminded me that it’s rare for startup founders to stay all the way and sometimes, the best course of action is to let go. Joo Seng guided me through every difficult conversation with investors, hosted the final board meeting, and ensured my rights and interests were protected. He helped me navigate the pivot and consistently encouraged me to focus on the bigger picture – to think about the lessons I had gained and the connections I had forged — all invaluable opportunities I wouldn’t have encountered had I stayed in investment banking." - Cynthia Siantar, General Manager (SG) of Dynatech.AI Have some Superhumans of Fintech that you want to nominate? Submit your story here or comment below and we’ll be in touch: https://lnkd.in/gz3fwCx7

How has unicorn Carousell Group grown so rapidly across 8 markets? Aspire is proud to be Carousell Group’s trusted business finance partner, supporting them in their mission to build a secondhand marketplace as convenient and trusted as any e-commerce platform. Thank you Sandy Teo for your recommendation of Aspire 💚 #TrustedBy50kBusinesses #FutureOfBusinessFinance #fintech #finance

Here’s this week’s Startup news roundup! What caught your eye this week?👇 #fintech #finance #AspireForStartups

“𝓢𝓾𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓱𝓾𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓕𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓬𝓱” is a movement to celebrate the unsung heroes of the fintech and VC community. Brought to you by Aspire, Fintech Nation and supported by Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed Southeast Asia - these are the investors, mentors, friends and partners that have played an instrumental role in shaping the ventures we all know and love today. Next up, honouring Pauline Wray, Chief Strategy Officer of gprnt.ai: “Our first encounter was unexpected and memorable. It was during the pandemic version of Singapore Fintech Fest, which took place on Microsoft Teams. I was hosting one of Pauline’s meetings, but to my surprise, no one else showed up—it was just the two of us. This turned out to be a golden opportunity. I decided to take advantage of the moment to network with her, and it quickly became clear how extraordinary her work was. After the event, I reached out, and we stayed in touch. As a founder—especially a female founder—navigating the fintech world can feel isolating at times. Pauline became a pillar of personal and professional support, offering guidance on everything from strategic decisions to navigating the unique challenges we face as women in the industry. More than anything, Pauline’s mentorship taught me resilience. She continually encourages me to push forward, no matter what obstacles arise. She’s an example of how it’s possible to be a successful entrepreneur, a dedicated professional, a mother, and a wife all at once. Seeing how she balances her responsibilities and overcomes challenges with grace has been so inspiring. Though I won't share her personal stories, they’ve taught me invaluable lessons in strength, perseverance, and finding success on my own terms. - Maria Antonia HOYOS Co-Founder & CEO of GoNsave Have some Superhumans of Fintech that you want to nominate? Submit your story here or comment below and we’ll be in touch: https://lnkd.in/gz3fwCx7

Aspire is proud to be recognized in the inaugural NextGen Tech 30, ASEAN’s first public-private initiative to recognize and support top growth-stage companies driving economic transformation in the region. Thank you to Granite Asia, SGX Group, IMDA, EDBI Pte Ltd and Singapore Business Federation for the recognition. Read the full article on The Straits Times here: https://lnkd.in/dzYetx_u #NextGenTech30 #fintech #finance #award

⏰ The countdown begins! We are only one week away from Founders Night Singapore, here’s what you can expect ⤵️ RSVP here: https://lu.ma/ru1xxk8q #FoundersXchange #ForEntrepreneursByEntrepreneurs #AspireForStartups

For the third year in a row, Aspire has been crowned one of LinkedIn’s Top Startups in Singapore! 🏆 It’s an honor to be recognized for our rapid growth and innovation in the fintech sector. Congratulations to all startups who made the list! Join us on the A-team! We’re hiring 70+ roles across 10+ different countries → https://lnkd.in/g7UdACFj #LinkedInTopStartups #fintech #finance #TrustedBy20kBusinesses

Ready to make your mark in shaping the future of business finance? Join the A-Team! 🚀 We're hiring across the globe for roles in Growth, Compliance, Finance, Tech and more. View all open roles here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gvEy4vDV #fintech #careers