Mindu Hapangama is a Sri Lanka-based student, aspiring lawyer, and women's rights advocate. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Laws at the University of London, a BBA (Honours) in International Business at the University of Colombo, and a Chartered Accountancy qualification, building her foundation at the intersection of law, business, and finance.

Driven by a deep passion for human rights and governance, Mindu recently served as a legal research intern at Verité Research, where she sharpened her analytical and advocacy skills. With certifications in international commercial arbitration and accounting, she brings rigour, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to contributing positively to society in every endeavour.

Jacob Callaway is a Sydney-based student and emerging finance and legal professional. He is pursuing a double degree in Commerce, majoring in Finance, and Law at the University of Sydney, building his foundation at the intersection of markets, business, and strategy.

In 2026, Jacob was a winner of the Global HSBC/HKU Business Case Challenge, one of the region’s most competitive arenas for young business talent, and earned an ADF Gold Commendation for his leadership. A former Executive Officer responsible for training and mentoring over 250 cadets, he brings sharp analysis, disciplined execution, and genuine curiosity to every conversation.

Jeremy Simonetto is a Sydney-based student, and emerging finance professional. He is pursuing a double degree in Commerce, majoring in Finance, and Law at the University of Sydney, building his foundation at the intersection of capital, strategy, and business.

In 2026, Jeremy was part of the champion team at the HSBC/HKU Business Challenge, one of the region's most competitive arenas for young business talent. An active member of his university's consulting and investing societies, he brings sharp analysis, a long-term mindset, and genuine curiosity to every conversation.

Yume Towhida is a dynamic global professional currently based in Japan, blending cross-cultural perspective with innovation leadership. She holds an MBA in Innovation Management from Hosei University and has rapidly emerged as a community builder and program lead at Venture Café Tokyo, as well as Community Manager at Tokyo Innovation Base.

Yume has completed rigorous training including the Le Wagon Tokyo software development program and brings strategic insight into entrepreneurship, technology, and ecosystem development. Passionate about building bridges between Bangladesh and Japan, she writes and speaks on economic partnership, trade, and global collaboration. Her journey reflects resilience, curiosity, and commitment to international impact.

Samanata Thapa is a dynamic social entrepreneur and gender advocate based in Kathmandu, Nepal. As the Co-founder and Head of Programs at Startup Discovery Asia (SDA), she designs and leads innovation programs focused on climate-tech, circular economy, and youth entrepreneurship across South Asia.

With over eight years of experience, Samanata has been instrumental in professionalizing Nepal’s domestic labor sector through Project Redefine and promoting ethical fashion via Haushala Creatives. A dedicated mentor, she serves on the boards of AIESEC in Nepal and the Women Leadership Summit, committed to building inclusive ecosystems that empower women and sustainable startups.