Endeavor Malaysia, a global community for high-impact entrepreneurs, has announced the appointment of Shan Li as its new Managing Director.

With an extensive background in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and strategic growth, Shan Li brings a dynamic blend of experience that will drive Endeavor Malaysia’s mission to empower high-impact entrepreneurs and foster a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, the firm said in a statement on Wednesday.

It noted that under Shan Li’s leadership, Endeavor Malaysia will expand its support for entrepreneurs through tailored mentorship, access to capital, and global networking opportunities. Her appointment aligns with Endeavor’s dedication to providing high-impact entrepreneurs with the resources and guidance needed to succeed on a global scale.

According to the statement, Shan Li’s career spans diverse industries and roles, reflecting her innovative and agile approach to business.

She is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 15 years experience in banking and finance before venturing into the entrepreneurial world.

As an entrepreneur she is the Founder of Swipeless, a singles platform that believes in connecting people in real life as well as the Co-founder of Babydash, one of Malaysia’s e-commerce platforms for the mum and baby industry.

Shan Li is also a partner at ScaleUp Malaysia, where she plays a pivotal role in accelerating and investing in startups.

Shan Li’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Endeavor Malaysia, as the organization continues to bolster its global impact.

“I am excited to be a part of this global community of entrepreneurs which boasts over 2,600 high impact entrepreneurs, who collectively generate $67 billion in annual revenues and have created more than 4.1 million jobs,

“I am passionate about helping to accelerate the growth of Malaysia’s high impact entrepreneurs and contributing to the success of the ecosystem.” shared Shan Li.

Brahmal Vasudevan, Chairman of Endeavor Malaysia, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Creador, Shan Li’s extensive experience, particularly in the technology and startup ecosystem, will be invaluable as they continue to support high-growth companies.

“Shan Li’s strategic insights and commitment to fostering entrepreneurial talent will significantly enhance our impact,” he added.

Endeavor is the leading global community of, by, and for high-impact entrepreneurs.

Driven by its belief that high-impact entrepreneurs transform economies, Endeavor aims to build thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems in emerging and underserved markets around the world.

The firm creates a multiplier effect by inspiring high-growth founders to dream bigger, supporting and investing in them to scale faster, and providing a platform to pay
it forward — thereby compounding their individual impact.

Since launching its operations in Malaysia, Endeavor actively supports 95 companies, collectively generating billions in revenues and 20,000+ in jobs since selection.

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