MacKenzie King
Regional Partnerships & Coordination Lead, Asia-Pacific | Impact Hub
Mackenzie King is a dynamic leader at the crossroads of impact innovation and conservation, currently serving as the Regional Partnerships & Coordination Lead for the Impact Hub Network in Asia Pacific. Based in Bangkok, Mackenzie plays a pivotal role in linking diverse fields—such as science and policy, innovation and conservation, and growth-driven change with regenerative principles—to create holistic solutions that address the complex challenges of our time. With a unique talent for spanning boundaries, Mackenzie is driven to connect fields, people, and ideas, fostering collaboration, trust, and cohesive systems change across impact ecosystems
Ee Rong Song
COO & General Counsel of Bintang Capital Partners
Ee Rong is the General Counsel at Bintang Capital Partners and a member of the firm’s InvestmentCommittee, where he oversees legal, compliance, and risk management functions. He works closely with the Investments team on structuring and negotiating investments and exits, and playsa key role in advancing Bintang’s impact strategy as part of the firm’s ESG committee,collaborating with the Investments, Portfolio Management, and Investor Relations teams. Prior to joining Bintang, Ee Rong practised law at Wong & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie International, specialising in cross-border M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions across Asia. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Bristol and was called to the Malaysian Bar in September 2015.
As the ASEAN region grapples with escalating climate issues—from rising sea levels and extreme weather events to biodiversity loss and deforestation—impact-driven enterprises are stepping up to develop innovative, sustainable solutions. However, access to finance remains a major obstacle for these mission-oriented businesses, especially in emerging markets.
This webinar will explore how impact enterprises across Southeast Asia are rising to the climate challenge, innovating in areas like renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste reduction, and eco-friendly manufacturing. We’ll dive into the importance of impact investment in fuelingthese solutions, highlighting why supporting climate-focused businesses is essential for a resilient, sustainable future in ASEAN.
By fostering dialogue between investors and venture builder, the workshop will explore how targeted investments can fuel sustainable growth and drive meaningful change. Attendees will gain insights into the specific barriers to funding faced by climate-focused startups, the role of impact investment in accelerating climate solutions, and strategies for positioning impact enterprises to attract and retain capital.
Key Points:
- Understand the urgent climate issues facing the ASEAN region and how impact enterprises are addressing them.
- Learn why investing in impact-driven businesses is crucial for a sustainable future in Southeast Asia.
- Gain insights into the funding challenges that climate-focused businesses face in ASEAN and how ESOs support them.
- Discover what impact investors look for when funding climate-focused ventures and how entrepreneurs can position themselves for success
Fri, January 24, 2025,
04:00 - 05:30 pm SGT
Online
