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Panel of Judges
Coen Jonker
Founder & Chairman, Tyme Group
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Amrish Rau
CEO, Pine Labs
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Carry Suen
Head of Global Affairs and Strategic Developments, Ant International
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Ravi Kittane
Partner, EY
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Jaclyn Tsai
Chairperson, Asia Fintech Alliance
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Vincent Fong
Chief Editor, Fintech News Network
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More judges to be announced soon.
Judging Process
Public Nomination
April 7th – May 5th
Public Voting
May 12th – June 30th
Judges Scoring
June 16th – July 4th
Notifying Winners
July 7th
Awards Category
Fintech Frontier 15
Top 15 Founders in Southeast Asia, handpicked by our panel of judges from shortlisted public voting.
Fintech Frontier Emerging 35
Top 35 emerging founders, handpicked by Fintech News Network and EY analysts from shortlisted public voting
Judges Scoring Criteria
Founder Profile: 10 Points
We assess the founder’s background and leadership—how their experience, vision, and drive have propelled the company forward and given back to the community.
Financial Track Record: 10 points
We review the company’s financial performance, including revenue growth and sustainability, to ensure it has a strong, proven foundation.
Business Model: 10 points
We evaluate the uniqueness and scalability of the business model, as well as its positive societal impact—how well it meets market needs and contributes to the community.