Este Ehara

Este Ehara is a professional with extensive experience in startup ecosystems and innovation programs. She served as Program Manager for SAP.iO Foundry Singapore from September 2019 to March 2024, focusing on accelerating innovation by supporting startups in Southeast Asia and Australia/New Zealand (ANZ). SAP.iO Foundry is a global network of startup programs aimed at driving new business models and providing mentorship, access to SAP technologies, and collaboration opportunities with SAP customers.1

Before her role at SAP.iO, Este worked as Program Manager for Technical Enablement for Startups at Google Cloud (APAC), where she helped grow startup ecosystems across the Asia-Pacific region. She has also held positions such as Community Manager at BLOCK71 Singapore, fostering a vibrant startup community, and Air Traffic Controller at the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.1

Este holds a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) with a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore. Her career reflects a strong commitment to building ecosystems that support innovation and entrepreneurship.1