Val Yap

Val Yap is a prominent entrepreneur and business leader known for her work in the fintech and insurtech industries. Here are some key details about her career and accomplishments:

Professional Experience

Founder & CEO of PolicyPal: Val Yap founded PolicyPal, an insurtech company that gamifies financial planning for consumers, in 2016.1 She led the company as CEO for 6 years until September 2022. PolicyPal was backed by notable investors like 500 Startups, PayPal, and Global Brain, and was eventually acquired by a NYSE-listed company in 2020.1

Other Leadership Roles:

• CEO of ValueChampion (2021-2022)1
• Executive Committee member of Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) (2021-2023)1
• Executive Committee member of Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) (2021)1

Entrepreneurship and Recognition

Val Yap is described as a serial entrepreneur, author, and community builder.1 Her achievements have earned her several accolades:

• Named in Forbes "30 Under 30 Asia" list in 20171
• Selected as one of LinkedIn's Power Profiles in Singapore 2017 in the Founders category3
• Included in Fortune's 40 Under 40 list2

Education and Teaching

Val Yap has a strong background in education and continues to contribute to the academic world:

• Adjunct Lecturer at Singapore Management University (2021-present), teaching Fintech, Insurtech, and Entrepreneurship courses1
• Fellow at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) (2018-2021)1

Author and Advocate

In 2019, Val Yap published a book titled "Balls Inc.".1 The book aims to address unconscious social bias against women in the tech industry and provides practical career advice for women in or considering careers in technology.1

Current Focus

As of 2023, Val Yap is involved with Ignite, described as an "All-in-One Platform for Knowledge and Development".1 She continues to be active in entrepreneurship and community-building, recently hosting a gathering for Singaporean founders making an impact in the US market.4