TIGER 21 Singapore

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  Kanu Gupta

  Kanu Gupta

  TIGER 21 Chair, Singapore & Virtual

  Kanu A. Gupta is the founder and managing partner of Beyond, a Singapore headquartered strategic advisory and investment firm for high growth businesses targeting South East Asia. Kanu is also co-founder and general partner of M12 Capital, an India focused hedge fund. Previous to Beyond, Kanu spent 10 years at Goldman, Sachs & Co and was on the founding team to launch Goldman in India. Kanu went on to serve as the Executive Director for Goldman Sachs Investment Partners (GSIP), a $7 billion multi-strategy hedge fund. Kanu is an epicure and the founder of Savor, a gourmet food experiences company that has done over 1,000 dinners and is the founding chef at The Secret Supper Project, a supper club where people come to dinner without knowing what is on the menu, where it is and who it is with. His interests include travel, food, all things Japanese, yoga, padel, cycling and heritage architecture. He regularly guest lectures at National University of Singapore and Kanu is also the chair for TIGER 21 in Singapore. He completed his MBA from INSEAD and his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California. He currently resides in Singapore with his wife Aparna, their son, Elan and rambunctious beagle, Maximus.
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  Jiska Pesch-Kuilman

  Jiska Pesch-Kuilman

  TIGER 21 Chair, Singapore

  Jiska Pesch-Kuilman is Chair of Singapore 02 and a dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience in real estate, finance, and business development. She has built a thriving career by expanding her ventures while fostering meaningful partnerships and connections. A dedicated member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) for over 15 years, Jiska has held key leadership roles across Singapore and Southeast Asia. She served on the Singapore ExCo and the Southeast Asia Regional Board, helping shape spouse engagement and leadership programs. Jiska is equally passionate about holistic well-being. A strong advocate for mental health, she has shared insights on emotional well-being across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, focusing on awareness and prevention. She also organized a regional YPO wellness event to promote holistic approaches to leadership and self-care. Combining business acumen with a deep commitment to personal growth, Jiska is a recognized thought leader who inspires others to pursue a balanced path in leadership, business, and life. 
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Kanu Gupta
TIGER 21 Chair, Singapore & Virtual
Kanu Gupta
TIGER 21 Chair, Singapore & Virtual
Kanu A. Gupta is the founder and managing partner of Beyond, a Singapore headquartered strategic advisory and investment firm for high growth businesses targeting South East Asia. Kanu is also co-founder and general partner of M12 Capital, an India focused hedge fund. Previous to Beyond, Kanu spent 10 years at Goldman, Sachs & Co and was on the founding team to launch Goldman in India. Kanu went on to serve as the Executive Director for Goldman Sachs Investment Partners (GSIP), a $7 billion multi-strategy hedge fund. Kanu is an epicure and the founder of Savor, a gourmet food experiences company that has done over 1,000 dinners and is the founding chef at The Secret Supper Project, a supper club where people come to dinner without knowing what is on the menu, where it is and who it is with. His interests include travel, food, all things Japanese, yoga, padel, cycling and heritage architecture. He regularly guest lectures at National University of Singapore and Kanu is also the chair for TIGER 21 in Singapore. He completed his MBA from INSEAD and his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California. He currently resides in Singapore with his wife Aparna, their son, Elan and rambunctious beagle, Maximus.

Jiska Pesch-Kuilman
TIGER 21 Chair, Singapore
Jiska Pesch-Kuilman
TIGER 21 Chair, Singapore
Jiska Pesch-Kuilman is Chair of Singapore 02 and a dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience in real estate, finance, and business development. She has built a thriving career by expanding her ventures while fostering meaningful partnerships and connections. A dedicated member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) for over 15 years, Jiska has held key leadership roles across Singapore and Southeast Asia. She served on the Singapore ExCo and the Southeast Asia Regional Board, helping shape spouse engagement and leadership programs. Jiska is equally passionate about holistic well-being. A strong advocate for mental health, she has shared insights on emotional well-being across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, focusing on awareness and prevention. She also organized a regional YPO wellness event to promote holistic approaches to leadership and self-care. Combining business acumen with a deep commitment to personal growth, Jiska is a recognized thought leader who inspires others to pursue a balanced path in leadership, business, and life. 
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