Ricardo Sentosa

As the Founder and Managing Director of Venuerific since its inception in 2013, I have led the company to unprecedented success in the event space industry in Southeast Asia. Under my leadership, Venuerific has evolved to become the premier online destination for event spaces in Southeast Asia, boasting the highest traffic in its category. This achievement is a testament to our innovative approach to digital marketing, user experience optimization, and our deep understanding of the events industry in the region. Throughout the years, Venuerific's excellence and innovation have been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the G2 Award, STB (Singapore Tourism Board) Award, and SOE (Spirit of Enterprise) Award. These accolades reflect our commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and our significant contribution to the events industry. Venuerific's business model has diversified to include a revenue-generating marketplace, Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, content production, venue management, and an event management arm. This multifaceted approach not only solidifies our market position but also offers comprehensive solutions to our clients, enhancing their experience and satisfaction. With offices strategically located in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila, we have established a robust presence across the region, enabling us to tap into various markets and cater to a wide range of client needs. Our team of over 30 dedicated employees across Southeast Asia is at the heart of our success, driving innovation and ensuring the highest level of service.

As the founder of PVM.Global, I have spearheaded our mission to revolutionize venue management and event execution, focusing on delivering unparalleled experiences. Our major accomplishments include securing exclusive venue management contracts with prestigious locations such as WeWork Singapore, Justco Singapore and Guoco Midtown. This not only demonstrates our capability in handling high-profile venue operations but also underscores our reputation for excellence in the industry. Under my leadership, PVM.Global has successfully executed over 500+ events for a diverse range of clients, from multinational corporations to dynamic startups. Our portfolio showcases high-impact events for renowned names such as Coinbase, Porsche, WTW (Willis Towers Watson), Aspire, Moncler, and many others. These accomplishments reflect our expertise in creating bespoke event solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients, cementing our position as a trusted partner for companies looking to make a lasting impression. Our commitment to excellence and innovation in venue management and event planning has established PVM.Global as a leader in delivering memorable experiences that resonate with attendees and deliver on our clients' objectives.

Better X is a technology company focused on infrastructure to support Web3.0 and Digital Assets. Our activities include trading software solutions, digital asset liquidity, portfolio management, FX, investment products and tokenisation across the digital asset, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology sectors. The BetterX digital asset platform has been built for accredited and wholesale investors that allow you to safely purchase and exchange cryptocurrencies and shortly to tokenise real-world assets.

• Co-founded Motion Art Space in Singapore, achieving breakeven in 4 months and 6x ROI exit in 9 months. • Established Motion Studio Asia, expanding to multiple locations and achieving profitability in 6 months. • Led a global team of 50+ employees, fostering creativity and delivering exceptional art experiences.

Fwen.io is on a mission to empower wellness coaches with AI technology to spread their impact globally

• Help to successfully fundraise USD $6m through growth marketing • Ran a PR campaign to help get coverage in over 30+ media companies • Grew the player base to 60,000 in a short period of 6 months. • Led marketing strategies for Play It Forward DAO, driving growth in the Plug-and-Play Metaverse. • Developed innovative campaigns to promote Play-to-Earn gaming, increasing user engagement. • Collaborated with scholars in the PIF Guild to create opportunities for participants to build immutable profiles.

Play2earnexpo.com is the the first P2E focused hybrid expo in Asia. Our vision is to connect the Play-To-Earn visionaries with ecosystem builders through meetings, networking, and exhibition. Our mission is to be the gateway for collaboration between Guilds, Game Developers, Launch Pads, Exchanges, KOLs, and Investors.

Asia Blockchain Association (ABA) aims to be a beacon as an advocate of blockchain technology which encourages its members and the wider community to use blockchain and scalable technologies to accelerate growth and transformation. The Association is intended to serve as a useful forum for members to interact with a variety of stakeholders in order to seek advice and promote best practices in a collaborative, open, and transparent manner. Our vision is to expand blockchain knowledge and create a strong network in Asia for the digital economy.

Motion art space is the first to bring physics and art together. Inspired by the famous spin artist Callem Schaub, we are the first to make this type of art accessible to the masses. My role as the co-founder was to build the business from grounds up to profitability. The business was profitable by the second month and started generating 5 digit profits on the third month. I exited the business in October 2021 to a buyer with 600% return.