13th Global
Entrepreneurs Roundtable

Seasoned executive with extensive experience in digital transformation, sales, service, marketing, artificial intelligence, and international expansion. Industry expertise spans healthcare, insurance, and telecommunications. Founder and leader of Prometheus Medtech AI, an AI-driven medical diagnostics venture. Engineer and IESE Business School graduate with a proven track record in healthcare leadership as former Board Member at Neuca and PZU Zdrowie and ex-Partner at Deloitte Digital. Recognized expert in M&A, strategy, and digital transformation, driving innovation and global growth.

Dr Barath Naidu is a physician and healthcare entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience in medicine and wellness. He earned his MBBS from Melaka Manipal Medical College (Manipal University) in 2006 and is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council.

Dr Barath is the Founder and Medical Director of BioV Global, a company at the forefront of regenerative medicine and stem cell–based therapies in Asia. Beyond BioV, he has established and managed multiple healthcare and wellness ventures, including Poliklinik Damai dan Surgeri, physiotherapy centres, and Siam Oasis Wellness Centres. His work reflects a passion for bridging clinical practice with innovative approaches in life sciences and integrative health.

Dr Barath frequently shares insights on the future of regenerative medicine, the integration of physiotherapy and wellness into mainstream healthcare, and the opportunities ahead in Asia’s fast-growing biotechnology sector.

“The dynamic game is always changing.”

Joseph Chee is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cosmos Portfolio Berhad, where he channels his passion for real estate into building one of the region’s emerging private REIT platforms. With over 15 years of experience in sales, management, and corporate leadership, Joseph has developed a reputation for resilience, adaptability, and turning vision into measurable results.

In 2021, he was honored with the Outstanding Leadership Excellence Award in Malaysia, recognizing his ability to inspire and guide high-performing teams. Within three years, he built and mentored more than 400 professionals, cultivating a culture of collaboration, innovation, and discipline across multiple ventures.

Joseph has a strong penchant for property rental and portfolio growth, guided by a sharp eye for strategic property acquisition and sustainable asset management. At Cosmos Portfolio Berhad, he oversees portfolio expansion, corporate growth strategies, and long-term value creation—balancing profitability with stability while forging strong partnerships with property management firms to ensure consistent income generation.

Beyond developing his own portfolio, Joseph sees himself as a REIT-enabler, guiding others to unlock value through structured real estate investment vehicles. His leadership reflects both entrepreneurial drive and a deep commitment to broadening access to real estate opportunities, positioning Cosmos Portfolio Berhad as a model of sustainable growth and innovation in the property sector.

Alice Wong is the Founder of Nala Berhad, a leading recruitment and human capital solutions company. Licensed in both Singapore and Malaysia, she brings cross-border expertise in job placements and workforce management.

Recognised for her excellent interpersonal skills and strong sensitivity to people’s needs, Alice has built a reputation for connecting talent with the right opportunities while supporting organisations in shaping agile, people-focused teams.

Alice’s work reflects a deep commitment to understanding both client requirements and candidate aspirations, making her a trusted partner in the competitive world of recruitment.

Michał brings over 20 years of expertise in corporate finance and business transformation, with a track record of more than 200 completed projects. His achievements include bond issues exceeding PLN 1 billion, guiding five companies to IPOs on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (raising approx. PLN 500 million), as well as numerous private equity investments and M&A transactions.

Since 2009, Michał has been a trusted financial partner of Stan Szadkowski, founder of Sialia Yachts, where he secures the capital needed to realize ambitious growth plans and drive the future of sustainable yachting.

Recognized for his ability to deliver results and structure growth, Michał consistently bridges visionary ideas with solid financial foundations — creating long-term value for companies and investors alike.

Nelson Lim is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Evergrown Holdings Berhad, a company he established to spearhead innovation in LED-based pathogen sterilisation technology. Under his leadership, Evergrown has developed the EV LED Nano (EVLN) technology — a pioneering light-based sterilisation system designed to combat bacteria and viruses through advanced LED photonics. The company’s tagline, “Not Just a Light, But Light That Brightens Our Health,” encapsulates its vision of using light as a means to enhance public health and well-being.

Before founding Evergrown Holdings Berhad, Nelson served as the Managing Director of the Evergrown Technology Group of Companies, which includes P.T. Evergrown Technology (Indonesia) and Evergrown Coating Sdn. Bhd., both incorporated in 2011; TE Technology Sdn. Bhd., established in 2018; and EV Lighting Sdn. Bhd., incorporated in 2022. Over the years, he has successfully leveraged his extensive experience in retail and manufacturing to transform business concepts into thriving enterprises. His action-oriented management style, coupled with a results-driven mindset, has guided the group from inception to regional success. The group’s core strength lies in providing end-to-end support for clients — from product design and prototyping to mass production and sub-assembly. This integrated approach enables customers to achieve higher efficiency and agility throughout their supply chains. Evergrown’s precision machining expertise further enhances scalability, ensuring quality and consistency across manufacturing processes.

Nelson’s leadership philosophy is grounded in perseverance, innovation, and a holistic approach to business growth. His achievements have been recognised through numerous awards, including the Golden Bull Award 2020 and the Top 500 Consumer Certification Trust Brand Award. With Evergrown Holdings Berhad, Nelson envisions creating the “final mile” in his business journey — transforming the company into a publicly listed entity within three years. His overarching vision is to build a sustainable future through technology, creativity, and corporate responsibility, contributing positively to both industry and community.

An AI expert with over 9 years of experience and more than 20 successful AI implementations in business. As the CEO and founder of a software house specializing in machine learning, he combines deep technical knowledge with a vision for using AI to drive business growth. Recognized among the TOP 50 people in Polish AI by Marketing i Biznes, he is also a member of the AI Working Group at the Ministry of Digital Affairs, focusing on AI commercialization and regulation. He was personally invited by the President of Poland to the presentation of the Breakthrough Technologies Development Fund Act.

I’m an entrepreneur, marketer, and a product thinker with 12+ years of experience across design, sales, and digital growth. As a founder of Uxtivity ecommerce and UX agency, I help ecommerce brands and startups grow by making their online stores easier to buy from - backed by UX insights, customer behavior, and a conversion-first mindset. My clients and partners appreciate my advocacy for proven sales knowledge and a customer-centric approach to business and marketing. I’m a graduate of the Miracles of Capital seminar, a member of several supervisory boards as well as co-author of “LiGHT Book 2” along with 51 greatest world leaders.