Elise Ling is a dedicated entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder with a passion for nurturing the next generation of businesses. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore and an MBA from INSEAD. With over a decade of experience in the startup industry, Elise has honed her skills in investor relations, fundraising, and business development.

Elise's professional journey started with roles at Procter & Gamble, Citibank Singapore, and All Deals Asia. She then transitioned to the startup world, working at True Global Ventures and as Program Co-leader at Startup Leadership Program. From there, she was the Head of Funding, Asia, at Entrepreneur First, where she built an active network of over 1,000 early-stage tech investors. She currently serves as VP of Investor Relations and Partnerships at LongHash Ventures, a blockchain-focused accelerator and investor. Additionally, she advises NUS Angel Ventures and runs Mentorforhope.org, a community that brings together tech startups and mentors from the Asia Pacific region.

Throughout her career, Elise has supported hundreds of startups across various verticals to raise substantial funding from venture capitalists, family offices, and strategic angels. Her goal is to bring the global ecosystem closer together and help entrepreneurs change the world.