LEAD Innovation Tour

Awesome LEADers, awesome friends! From B-schoolmates to friends to buddies. Only in the company of the best and brightest! Stanford GSB LEAD alumni dinner. Three cheers to the success of the Stanford LEAD Innovation Tour 2024 in Singapore! See you all soon in the new year. Anuprita Bhomick Vishal Dass Bambha ?? Rishi Tandon Phoram Mehta Abhishek Kaul Kanishka Sharma Laura Ryan Himmat Singh Sachio Nishioka Debbie W. Go (伍彩蓮) Nikunj Arora Bhavna Taneja, Swapnil Kumkar (MBA, CSPO?, CSM?, CBAP?, PMP?)

A couple of weeks ago, Singapore was buzzing with something special—the energy of over 100 Stanford LEADers, all converging from 22 countries for the @Stanford LEAD Innovation Tour 2024. From the very first gathering, I could feel the excitement in the air, as leaders from across the globe met face-to-face—some for the first time, others reuniting after last year’s tour in Tokyo, and others after months of virtual connections. What started as names and faces on a screen quickly transformed into meaningful conversations, laughter, and new friendships. Together, we spent three days interacting with some of Singapore's most innovative organizations including EXEO Global Pte Ltd, TüV SüD, QUIKBOT TECHNOLOGIES, ByteDance, SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, OMRON Industrial Automation APAC, Ella by Crown Digital IO, BIOTRONIK, Group-IB and Google, each a beacon of what’s possible in technology, agility, sustainability, and leadership. These site visits and the fireside chats on Clean Energy Entrepreneurship with Tham Chee Aun (Founder/ Group CEO Ditrolic Energy) moderated by Dr. Valerie Speth (Managing Director, BlackRock); Startup Investing and Advisory with Ghanshyam Ahuja (Founder and Managing Partner ThinKuvate), and Kiren Kumar (Deputy Chief Executive Development at IMDA Infocomm Media Development Authority) who spoke about Singapore's phenomenal success as a technology hub weren’t just impressive— they sparked powerful conversations about the future we want to build and the roles we each play in creating it. One of many memorable moments was Roman Matla's chat on the invaluable role of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and strong positive company culture on the performance and success of organizations. With shared ideas and the opportunity to challenge perspectives, each session reminded me of the profound impact that collective wisdom and open minds can have. Very many thanks to the organizing team: Sofia Toteva, Vishal Dass Bambha ??, Phoram Mehta, Sachio Nishioka, Abhishek Kaul, Asya (Astghik) Dallakyan, Jen T., CISSP , Laura Ryan, Ananya Mukherjee, Kanishka Sharma, Saurabh Arya, Nikunj Arora @debbie go, Swapnil Kumkar (MBA, CSPO?, CSM?, CBAP?, PMP?) @joshua Ng, Jing Xieng JX Han, Rishi Tandon, Himmat Singh, Anuprita Bhomick, Bhavna Taneja and Luiz F. P. who brought this experience to life, and whose dedication and hard work created an atmosphere where inspiration and learning thrived. As I look back, I’m filled with gratitude for the brilliant people I met and the fresh perspectives gained. This wasn’t just a visit but a journey into the heart of innovation and limitless possibilities. Here’s to the partnerships formed, the ideas sparked, and the exciting road ahead. I am already counting down to Innovation Tour 2025! Where next?

Stanford University Graduate School of Business LEAD Singapore Innovation Tour 2024: Connecting Learning to Real-World Impact Stanford GSB LEAD community reaffirmed innovation's essential role in shaping the business landscape and underscored how a collaborative community can drive progress towards #socialinnovation #techinnovation #sustainability #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics #agility Big Thanks to our Innovation Tour Organizing LEADers and global friends. Sofia Toteva Phoram Mehta Vishal Dass Bambha ?? Himmat Singh Anuprita Bhomick Ananya Mukherjee Anna Avetisyan Abhishek Kaul Yugandhar Asmath Ajay Pundhir Saurabh Arya Ayesha Ahmed Kuan-Hsien Lee Masa (Masahiro) Maruyama Sheelu Verma Swapnil Kumkar (MBA, CSPO?, CSM?, CBAP?, PMP?) Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip (?????? ???????????? she/her) Pablo Sanchez Torralba Lucie Juanita Pied Asya (Astghik) Dallakyan Kanishka Sharma Vinny Shetti Chandan Bhagat Nikunj Arora Dirk E. Witmer Ruby Yeh Harsha Bilwani Hurratul Maleka Taj Angela Hands Gricha Safarian Matt Sherwin HUSSAM BAGHDADI Katerina Sholkovskaya Jen T., CISSP Luiz F. P. Sachio Nishioka Laura Ryan Olga Cherkasova #StanfordLEAD #LEADInnovationTour

Keith Tan, Founder Crown Digital IO, this man won hearts with everyone in that room cheering for him. His unwavering resilience through challenging times and his commitment to his passion and purpose is commendable. Thank you Keith Tan for inspiring us. Vishal Dass Bambha ?? thank you for organising this with Keith Tan Yugandhar Asmath Anupma M. Sofia Toteva Kanishka Sharma Swapnil Kumkar (MBA, CSPO?, CSM?, CBAP?, PMP?) Saurabh Arya Phoram Mehta and the whole team present at ELLA, here is a sneak peek. #StanfordGSB #StanfordLEAD Stanford University Graduate School of Business #SingaporeInnovationTour2024 #StanfordInnovationTour2024 #LinkedInTopVoice #LinkedInViral

It takes a village to succeed ?? Ten days after the end of the third edition of our LEAD Innovation Tour event in Singapore, it's high time I sit down to reflect and thank everyone who made it such a remarkable success. Every day, I kept telling myself, “Today is the day I’ll sit down and write about the event, thank all the people who made it such a huge success.” But then a new email, phone call, Workplace, WhatsApp and social media message would pop up on my screen, and I barely had time to read and respond. I decided to focus on the moment and the people who wanted to share their thoughts and excitement with me. I’d rather not retell the event myself, as I believe it's more meaningful to hear others share their thoughts on what we’ve accomplished—it offers a more objective and insightful perspective. I encourage you to explore the many posts on the event’s page LEAD Innovation Tour, where you can see firsthand the impact it had. However, what I do want to say, on behalf of myself and Sandeep Padhye, is a big thank you to all 100+ participants who traveled from around the world to be with us and to learn something new about how innovation happens in the areas-social, tech, and AI in this miracle of a country Singapore. A special thanks to our Project Lead, Vishal Dass Bambha ??, and the incredible team of volunteers we were fortunate to have onboard this year: Phoram Mehta, Sachio Nishioka, Kanishka Sharma, Rishi Tandon, Laura Ryan, Himmat Singh, Asya (Astghik) Dallakyan, Ananya Mukherjee, Abhishek Kaul, Joshua Ng, Jen T., CISSP Nikunj Arora, Abhishek Kaul, Han JX (Jing Xieng), Bhavna Taneja, LUIZ Povoas, Anuprita Bhomick, Saurabh Arya, Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip (?????? ???????????? she/her), Debbie W. Go (伍彩蓮). A very special thank you to: EXEO Global Pte Ltd for the warm welcome and for hosting our event! To the 14 companies that opened their doors to us To the speakers who shared invaluable insights To Weaving Happiness : One stitch at a time! and Yellow Ribbon Singapore To Peter DeMarzo, who, despite his busy schedule, found the time to record a video message to congratulate us! Marineh Lalikian, Jessica Lum, Jeff Hungerford and Ming Chu for their kind words and continuous support. I’m also grateful to my colleagues with whom I’m co-writing the book IMPACT, and who gave me a platform Impact by LEAD to share my ideas on Purposeful Travel and Tourism. This has allowed me to see LEAD Innovation Tour initiative from angles I hadn’t considered when we started it in 2022. I can't wait to see where next year’s event will take us. If you're a Stanford LEAD participant or alumnus interested in hosting our event in 2025, we would love to hear from you! Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Wishing everyone a successful week!

Just wrapped up an?unforgettable?3 days at the?Stanford LEAD Innovation Tour in Singapore! ?? Over?100 global LEADers?converged to witness firsthand how this vibrant city-state is not just embracing the future but actively?shapingit. A massive?shoutout?to all the amazing companies that opened their doors to us including:?Google, ByteDance, OMRON Group, SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, Ella by Crown Digital IO, BIOTRONIK, Group-IB, TüV SüD, QuickBot AI, EXEO Global Pte Ltd, and many more. The highlight of the tour? The?insightful sessions and panel discussions?led by eminent speakers?Kiren Kumar, Lawrence Ang, Tham Chee Aun, Ghanshyam Ahuja, Imaizumi Fumitoshi and more. One quote from Lawrence Ang that struck a chord:?“You cannot use today's approaches to create tomorrow’s opportunities.” ??But beyond the knowledge and inspiration, it was the?connections?with like-minded?leaders and change-makers?that made this event truly special. The energy, the ideas, the collaborations—absolutely priceless. A special thanks to?Vishal Dass Bambha ???for?leading the charge?and making this incredible event possible. ?? Feeling inspired and ready to turn these insights into action! ?? Sofia Toteva, Vishal Dass Bambha ??, Phoram Mehta, Saurabh Arya Kanishka Sharma Himmat Singh Nikunj Arora Jen Capones - Tongco , CISSP, Asya (Astghik) Dallakyan, Rishi Tandon, Anuprita Bhomick, Sachio Nishioka, Ananya Mukherjee, Swapnil Kumkar (MBA, CSPO?, CSM?, CBAP?, PMP?), Laura Ryan #StanfordLEADInnovationTour #Singapore #FutureLeaders #Networking #Inspiration

What happens when you bring together over 100 Stanford LEADers from around the world? It becomes a space where wisdom, creativity, and joy soar to new heights! ??? I was privileged to be part of the LEAD Innovation Tour 2024 executive team in Singapore, a remarkable six-month journey filled with weekly calls (which will be missed), experience sharing, and collaboration. This journey culminated in the October 2-4, 2024 gathering in Singapore, where over 100 global leaders came together to share, learn, and accelerate their impact. ?? ?? A big thank you to Vishal Dass Bambha ??, Sofia Toteva, Sandeep Padhye and the amazing team for this incredible opportunity for making this journey special.?Sachio Nishioka, Phoram Mehta, Anuprita Bhomick, Laura Ryan, Jen Capones - Tongco , CISSP, Abhishek Kaul, Kanishka Sharma, Ananya Mukherjee, Nikunj Arora, Rishi Tandon, Swapnil Kumkar (MBA, CSPO?, CSM?, CBAP?, PMP?), Joshua Ng, Himmat Singh Stanford LEAD knows no boundaries!!! Looking forward to the next fantastic Innovation Tour in 2025! ?? #InnovationTour2024 #StanfordLEAD #GlobalLeadership #Innovation #Grateful #ExcitedFor2025

Stanford LEAD Innovation Tour - Recap ?? Last week, I dived into an incredible 3-day Innovation Tour alongside 100+ Stanford LEADers from 22 countries, all converging in Singapore to connect, learn, and shape the future of innovation. ??? We visited a range of trailblazing companies that have innovation at their core, sparking some eye-opening insights and invaluable connections. ?? Simply electrifying !??? What made it even more exciting? Sustainability was front and center in the discussions, which hit home ?? , fueling new ideas and conversations for the better future. ?? ?? Huge shoutout ?? to the organizing team, the STAR ?? Vishal Dass Bambha ?? , and his DREAM TEAM ?? ?Asya (Astghik) Dallakyan, Phoram Mehta, Sachio Nishioka, Abhishek Kaul, Laura Ryan, Himmat Singh, Jen Capones - Tongco , CISSP, Kanishka Sharma, Ananya Mukherjee, Nikunj Arora, Rishi Tandon, Swapnil Kumkar (MBA, CSPO?, CSM?, CBAP?, PMP?), Anuprita Bhomick, Joshua Ng. Special thanks to the Masterminds behind the tour idea Sofia Toteva and Sandeep Padhye. That was Unforgettable Experience!??? To all the brilliant minds I connected with - here’s to new collaborations, friendships, and opportunities ahead. Feeling inspired and buzzing with energy! ???? #StanfordLead #InnovationTour2024

The #StanfordLEADInnovationtour Singapore ‘24 has been a success, thanks to the support and acknowledgment from the LEADers and the incredible efforts of the LITS24 Team. The positive and constructive feedback that we are receiving is truly amazing. From ideation to execution and celebration, it takes immense effort for an event to succeed. I am excited to share MY Personal experience during this successful journey with the LITS24 team. Stay tuned this week to catch a glimpse of how a dedicated team of volunteers can exceed expectations and create a delightful experience for LEADers. It's a story of #Passion #Purpose #Planning #People #Promotion #Participation #Partnerships #Patrons #Professionals #Perspectives of #Proficiency and #Problemsolving. Follow along as multiple LEADers become a part of the narrative. At this stage of the story it was Sofia Toteva, Sandeep, Phoram Mehta, Sachio Nishioka, Himmat Singh, and Rafidah Rahumathullah, who were discussing and exploring possibilities of the journey, along with me :) Read Chapter 1 of the story here: #Passion MUST find a #Purpose https://lnkd.in/gSK4Xmdm

A Reunion of Innovation and Connection! I’ve just returned from an incredible experience at the Stanford LEAD Innovation Tour 2024 in Singapore. It’s been a journey of learning and reconnecting with a community that has grown immensely over the years—from ~90 Pioneers in 2015 to over 5,000 strong LEADers. This tour was extra special for me, having been part of the first cohort when Stanford LEAD launched in 2015. The last time I connected with this vibrant community was during the 2016 Stanford LEAD Me2We event, and this time around, I’ve committed to stay connected and continue to contribute to this global network. Over 100 LEADers from 22 countries came together to discuss Social Innovation, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship. We visited some of the most forward-thinking companies and exchanged ideas that will undoubtedly shape the future of industries. Thank you to Vishal Dass Bambha and Sofia Toteva for organizing such an inspiring event! Your efforts in bringing us all together were truly remarkable, and I’m deeply grateful for the connections I’ve built and renewed over these three days. The highlight?was visiting the Singapore Prison Service and hearing about the transformative Yellow Ribbon Project—a reminder that true innovation isn’t just about technology but humanity and second chances. This journey has been eye-opening, and the relationships formed are just as invaluable as the knowledge gained. I am grateful and excited for what’s ahead.