#9 🇸🇬Sai Surya | Co-Founder & CEO of Young Sustainable Impact SEA
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In episode #9 of the Social Hero, I speak with Sai, the CEO of Young Sustainable Impact (YSI) SEA, on his journey to drive social impacts in the Southeast Asia region.
YSI SEA is a Singaporean-based social enterprise which empowers Southeast Asian youths through its flagship incubation programme, community events, and workshops. YSI SEA focuses on creating impact in 3 areas: Energy Transitions, Food & Agriculture and Circular Economy.
Since its establishment in 2017, YSI SEA has impacted thousands of young entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia through its initiatives and has successfully incubated over 20 social enterprises through Innovation Programme, a 5-month fully funded incubation programme.
Check out our conversation to learn more about his work! 😉
Website: https://www.ysisea.com/
Earthpreneurs SEA Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/413456142424146/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ysiseasia/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ysiseasia/
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