GUIDE joins the ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025 with two high-impact founder sessions focused on founder readiness and capital access. Built for clarity and momentum, these sessions offer tools to refine your thinking, pressure-test your pitch, and connect with venture capitalists who are shaping the region. It’s an opportunity to step up, speak out, and move forward with purpose.
Speed Pitch
Speed Pitch by GUIDE is a focused 1-on-1 session where early-stage founders meet directly with venture capitalists in timed, pre-matched conversations. Each meeting runs for 10 minutes, just enough to spark interest, explore alignment, and open new doors. This format is ideal for founders looking to validate investor fit, gain quick feedback, and build connections that matter.
Pitch Arena
Pitch Arena by GUIDE is a live on-stage showcase where only five founders will be selected to pitch their ventures to a panel of venture capitalists and a live audience. Each founder gets 10 sharp minutes to share their story, show traction, and spark investor interest. This high-energy session is built for visibility, momentum, and meaningful next steps.
What to Know Before You Register
Click “Register Now” to fill out a short form indicating your interest in Speed Pitch, Pitch Arena, or both. Our team will review your submission and follow up via email to confirm your slot.
Yes, all participants must first register for a free General Pass via the AI Malaysia Summit 2025 website: Secure Your Seats Now. Access to Speed Pitch and Pitch Arena is only available to confirmed pass holders.
No, walk-ins are not allowed. All participants must apply in advance and will be notified via email if selected to join either Speed Pitch or Pitch Arena.
You may indicate interest in both sessions. However, participants will be selected for only one format based on your application and fit. Final confirmation will be shared via email.
We are actively updating our list of participating VCs as new confirmations come in. If more than one VC is matched with your profile, you will be secured a session with each one. Our goal is to make sure every founder meets the most relevant investors for their stage and focus.
We recommend registering before 8 August 2025. This gives our team enough time to review your profile and ensure the best possible match for Speed Pitch or Pitch Arena. Spots are limited and selection is curated with care, so early submissions are strongly encouraged.
Yes, a small booking fee applies to help reduce no-shows and ensure each slot is thoughtfully matched and curated for participating founders.
For participants based in Malaysia, the fee is RM35 for Speed Pitch and RM85 for Pitch Arena.
For non-Malaysian participants, the fee is USD10 for Speed Pitch and USD20 for Pitch Arena.
Your fee secures a guaranteed pitching slot with pre-matched VCs (Speed Pitch) or a spot on stage in front of a live panel (Pitch Arena). All participants are reviewed and pre-screened to make the experience meaningful, time-efficient, and investor-ready.
For Speed Pitch, a short overview or talking points are sufficient. For Pitch Arena, we recommend preparing a clear deck to support your live presentation. More details will be sent once your slot is confirmed.
We’ll get in touch by email within a few days of your registration. Slots are limited, so early applications are encouraged.
Once your slot is confirmed and the fee is paid, it is non-refundable. We encourage you to only confirm if you're fully committed to attending and pitching.
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