Christopher Choo

Christopher Choo is the CEO and Co-founder of Qashier, a fintech startup that provides smart point-of-sale solutions for restaurants and retailers.13 He founded the company in 2019 alongside his co-founder Franklin Zhao Liang, with the goal of creating an affordable and user-friendly digital payment system for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).1

Background and Inspiration

The idea for Qashier came to Christopher during a Christmas shopping trip in 2018 when he visited his aunt's shop in Singapore. He noticed that she was still using pen and paper to record sales transactions and only accepting cash payments. This observation led him to realize the need for an affordable and easy-to-use digital payment solution for small businesses.1

Achievements and Recognition

Christopher's innovative approach to empowering SMEs has garnered significant attention:

1. He was named to the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Asia in 2023.46
2. Under his leadership, Qashier secured a $10 million Series A funding round, which is being used to fuel the company's expansion across Southeast Asia and global markets.1

Company Growth and Vision

Since its inception, Qashier has evolved into a comprehensive platform that aims to:

• Provide end-to-end payments and software solutions for businesses.3
• Streamline business operations affordably for SMEs.1
• Expand its ecosystem of third-party apps and offerings.1

Christopher has also led Qashier's expansion into the event management sector, partnering with notable events such as SneakerCon, Gastrobeats, and BLACKPINK concerts.1

Education

Christopher Choo attended Manchester Business School, as mentioned in his LinkedIn profile.2

As the CEO of Qashier, Christopher continues to focus on addressing the challenges faced by SMEs and working towards digitalizing their operations in the rapidly evolving digital economy.5