CC Insight Evening HK: Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship: Proactiveness for a Thriving Future

When: Wednesday 17 September. Drinks from 6.30pm. Event from 7pm.
Where: Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Join us for the next event in the global CaterhamConnected Insights series, focused on Entrepreneurship, where innovation meets action. This session features exceptional entrepreneurs and innovators who have turned vision into reality in very different areas, offering a glimpse into what it takes to succeed in today’s dynamic business world.

Our first speaker is the co-founder of a leading Generative AI startup, whose groundbreaking work has attracted global attention, with Cristiano Ronaldo among their most recent clients. The second is an impressive business leader who has spearheaded the commercial development of AIRSIDE in Kai Tak, Hong Kong, one of the region’s most ambitious urban transformation projects.

Together, they’ll explore what it means to take a proactive approach to opportunity, scale impact, and lead with purpose in both technology and real estate innovation.

Whether you’re a budding founder or simply curious about the entrepreneurial journey, don’t miss this chance to hear firsthand how bold ideas become global realities.

Keynote Speakers:

Kelvin Tang (Alumni) is the founder and CEO of PONS.ai, a leading GenAI startup pioneering hyper-personalized marketing and advertising engagements with brands worldwide.

His diverse international career spans neuroscience, rock music, investment banking, management consulting, and branded technology corporate gifts. He was part of the executive management team at Flashbay, overseeing 800 employees globally. His prior roles include Associate at BCG’s Expand, FinTech Strategy Consultant at Deutsche Börse, and Equity Derivatives at Bank of China International.

Kelvin holds a BSc in Neuroscience from UCL, where he was supervised by Professor Semir Zeki, the founder of neuroaesthetics, and a CEMS Master’s in International Management from LSE and Bocconi. He is a self-taught programmer and began his journey in AI and blockchain in 2014. He co-founded and sang for PANDORA, an award-winning Hong Kong rock band that continues to feature in mainstream media today. In his free time, he enjoys training in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and exploring all things arts and culture.

Trusted by major brands, influencers and agencies since 2021, PONS.ai has successfully delivered first-of-its-kind personalized engagements to elevate customer interactions with higher KPIs at scale — generating millions of smiles, social shares and sales.

Notable personalized engagements with brands include:

• World’s 1st official Cristiano Ronaldo AI Photo Booth for the CR7®️LIFE Museum in Hong Kong.
• World’s 1st interactive OOH short-video ad campaign with JCDecaux across MTR stations.
• M+ “Picasso for Asia” AI Photo Booth.
• Sandbox VR “Deadwood Phobia” AI gamer postcards.
• Starbucks APAC employee gift cards.
• HSBC VIP phone cases.
• Coolman Coffeedan’s AI art-print coffee.
• And more

Steven Au (Parent) is an accomplished senior executive with over 25 years of experience in project management, engineering, and contracting across Asia and the United Kingdom. Renowned for his leadership in large-scale developments, Steven has a proven track record in fostering innovation and sustainability initiatives. Steven has lead the landmark AIRSIDE commercial development in Kai Tak, Hong Kong. AIRSIDE is the one of the first private developments in Hong Kong to achieve seven top green and smart building certifications, setting a new benchmark for sustainability, innovation, and community well-being in the region.

He currently serves as General Manager at Nan Fung Group, where he leads the Project Management and Design departments.