The PAVD is an independent, self-funded platform with a mission to engage students and graduates in the development of quality high-growth ventures in Asia.
Learning Experience
It is a platform for
- venture investing
- entrepreneurship training and education
- fundraising for innovative ventures
PAVD Team
CHAU, Wilton
Chairman
A veteran in venture investment and development. He is an Adjunct Professor in The CUHK Business School, National University of Singapore and Shenzhen Finance Institute (深圳高等金融研究院)
CHOI, Tina
Executive Director – Global Venture Development
A commercialization and communication expert. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor at CUHK Business School, Faculty of Engineering in CUHK & School of Management and Economics in CUHK (Shenzhen) and an Executive coach (PCC, ICF) . She worked for major MNCs such as P&G, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, PepsiCo, and Nestle, she was the Head (Director) of Sales – North Asia at Dyson. She founded Maker International Company Limited and Wisey International Company Limited, specializing in technology commercialization and venture development.
WONG, Poh Kam
Advisor
A Professor at NUS Business School, specializing in entrepreneurship and innovation strategy in Asia. He has published extensively and consulted for international agencies and private corporations. He is also the Senior Director of NUS Entrepreneurship Centre, overseeing entrepreneurship education programs and advising the NUS Enterprise Incubator.
LAM, Simon
International Project Supervisor
An actuary and expert in insurance industry. He served as the President of the Actuarial Society of Hong Kong in 2017. He is now the co-CEO of China Pacific Life Insurance (H.K.) Co. Ltd. and Adjunct Associate Professor of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
LAU, Alan
Technical Specialist – Mechanical and Automation Engineering
Technical Specialist in Mechanical and Automation Engineering, He possesses over 10 years of project expertise. Currently Head of Engineering at Maker International, he offers strategic leadership, driving innovation and overseeing projects from concept to delivery.
KWOK, Nicholas
Technical Specialist – Design and Digital Development
With strong interest in Digital Research and Design, he is a frontier researcher in HKUMed on Bioinformatics and Digital Health with a strong mindset for optimal and empathetic UX/ Graphics design, ensuring a smooth and efficient ideation throughout.
