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COVID-19, Techno-Nationalism & The Dominance of Big Tech

With major cities entering lock-down mode and stock markets fluctuating amid COVID-19 pandemic fears, businesses are forced to review their modus operandi and growth strategy. The looming Tech Cold War between US and China as they compete for technological supremacy adds salt to wound for many. Despite all the headwinds, Big Tech continues to grow in record pace and the public is increasingly concerned about their outsized dominance. For some startups, this could be the worst crisis since the last recession. For others, this presents exciting opportunities to strengthen their positions.

Speakers

 

Foo Jixun
Managing Partner
GGV Capital

 

Gerard George
Former Dean
Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (Moderator)

 

Piyush Gupta
Chief Executive Officer & Director
DBS Group

 

Lily Kong
President
Singapore Management University

 

Oliver Tonby
Chairman & Senior Partner
McKinsey & Co

 

Shirley Wong
Chairperson
Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition Steering Committee

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion (44:43 mins)

Moderated by Gerard George - Former Dean, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University

With Panellists:

  • Foo Jixun - Managing Partner, GGV Capital
  • Piyush Gupta - Chief Executive Officer & Director, DBS Group
Panel Discussion