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CONTRIBUTORS
JANICA BERGAS
N AYA N TA R A B H AT
S T E V E C E R VA N T E S
BOBO CHAN
Janica is an Editorial Assistant at Jumpstart. She graduated with an honors degree in Global Communication at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. When she’s not cooped up writing about tech and startup ecosystems, she’s probably wandering around Hong Kong looking for the tallest mountain to hike. janica@jumpstartmag.com Read her review on page 89.
Nayantara is Jumpstart’s Digital Editor. She is passionate about gender equality and good food, and loves to read and write about new and unusual applications of technology. She has lived in India, Indonesia, and New Zealand before moving to Hong Kong. nayantara@jumpstartmag.com Read her feature on page 50.
Steve is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Trade at Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea. He has held several media and think-tank positions throughout Asia. He is highly active in the South Korean media scene, and often shares his expertise. ucla6767@gmail.com Read his feature on page 39.
Bobo is an Editorial Assistant at Jumpstart. She is second-year student of English Studies and Language and Communication at the University of Hong Kong. Bobo enjoys writing about gender equality, mental health, and internet culture. She loves to sing and listen to true crime podcasts. bobo@jumpstartmag.com Read her feature on page 84.
C I N DY C H A N
JERRY CHEUK
S A N J AY E N I S H E T T Y
ASHLEY GALINA
Cindy is Jumpstart’s Senior Executive, handling partnerships, events, and day-to-day operations. She has been in the media industry for several years and has worked at China Daily and Time Inc. Cindy is passionate about music and has a diploma in piano performance. cindy@jumpstartmag.com Read her feature on page 26.
Jerry is Jumpstart’s Project Coordinator. He is passionate about basketball, cars, traveling, and psychology. He loves visiting national parks and reading books about clinical and abnormal psychology. His background in psychology equips him to use the knowledge of human behavior in daily life. jerry@jumpstartmag.com Read his review on page 89.
Sanjay is an entrepreneur and one of the most prominent faces in India’s startup arena. A major contributor to the startup ecosystem, Sanjay is currently the MD & CEO at 50K Ventures, a platform that nurtures early stage startups right from the beginning. 50kventures.com Read his feature on page 36.
Ashley is a renowned China marketing expert, entrepreneur, speaker, vlogger and bestselling author. She was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Marketing in 2019 and an Asia-Pacific Top 25 Innovator. She is the founder of two China-focused digital marketing companies: Alarice and ChoZan. chozan.com Read her feature on page 22.
MONIK A GHOSH
BRIAN KENG
A L E X L AU
SHARON LEWIS
Monika is a Staff Writer at Jumpstart. She is an avid reader fascinated by Classic English literature and enjoys painting and cooking. She loves to write about technological advancements, especially AI, cryptocurrencies and spacetech. monika@jumpstartmag.com Read her feature on page 70.
Brian is a car enthusiast and CEO of Enovate Motors Philippines, which focuses on innovative technology that affects the future of travel. Brian is also the CEO of Century Peak Energy corporation, and VP of Century Peak Holdings. brian.keng@centurypeakholdings.com Read his feature on page 58.
Alex Lau is an entrepreneur and founder of AiiO Limited, an audio company and PicFetch, a picture App. Alex has also been in private wealth management for 8 years, specialising in serving high net worth clients and family offices. alex@aiiogroup.com Read his feature on page 34.
Sharon is a Staff Writter at Jumpstart. She is passionate about sustainability and social justice, and is fascinated by the new media landscape. Sharon is a Teach For India alumna, and continues working on micro-projects with her school community. sharon.lewis@jumpstartmag.com Read her feature on page 44.
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Jumpstart Magazine
Spring 2021