Rudy Lim

Ventures Partner

2019 - Current

We believe in a more transparent and trustworthy world. We invest in and venture build top tier start-ups and consult companies and governmental organizations on emerging technologies. A Digital Innovation Powerhouse across the following verticals: • Enterprise: Use Case Selection, Concept Design and Turning Concepts into Reality via PoC and Product Development for our Fortune 500, SME, Government and Academic Clients • Ventures: Start-Up Builder and Early Stage VC for Talented Founders in Digital Technology • Advisory: Domain Specific Technical Integrity and Growth hacking Consultation

Chief Executive Officer

2021 - 2023

Rudy serves as the CEO of OIO Singapore, a blockchain business subsidiary of OIO Holdings Limited (stock code KUX). In this high-profile role, he spearheads the blockchain business, overseeing critical areas including blockchain consultancy, digital asset management, and investments. Rudy's leadership has been instrumental in positioning OIO Singapore as a key player in the blockchain industry, reaffirming his status as a visionary leader.

Head Of Fintech

2017 - 2019

Joined the largest bank in Singapore and Southeast Asia as the Head of FinTech to spearhead the adoption of digital innovation into banks - organisations which traditionally have the highest inertia and complexity for transformation. Rudy's strategic prowess came to the fore as he conceived and executed DBS Startup Xchange, a groundbreaking co-creation framework to take the bank through its transformation in a structured manner. This framework facilitated seamless collaboration between the bank and startup partners, leading to the successful launch of innovative solutions. Rudy's relentless focus on enhancing the banking experience, allowing customers to "bank less & live more," was central to the program's success.

Head of Venture Accelerator

2014 - 2016

Co-Founded SPH Plug and Play. Invested in 16 media tech start-ups across media sectors ranging from advertising, e-commerce, marketplaces, mobile, news and content distribution to public relations. This is a collaboration between a corporate VC fund (SPH Media Fund), a global accelerator(Plug and Play) and a government investment arm(Infocomm Investments), with the aim to transform the media sector. http://www.straitstimes.com/business/start-ups-get-leg-up-from-sphs-accelerator-programme http://business.asiaone.com/sme-central/news/inaugural-batch-startups-sph-plug-and-play-accelerator-announced http://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/sph-plug-and-play-start-up-founders-meet-investors-mentors

Corporate Venture Capital

2014 - 2016

Responsible for deal origination, legal & financial due diligence. Provides compliance and operational support for portfolio companies. • Invested and coached 21 startup ventures. Highest funding round USD100M • Leveraged SPH's established network of strategic partners to deliver focused resources to each of our portfolio companies, giving them an edge

Strategic Marketing

2012 - 2014

SPH is a media organisation in Singapore with businesses in print, Internet, new media, radio, outdoor media and property with over 4,000 employees. Role involves conceptualising and developing new business models that empowers fresh revenue streams across SPH's extensive range of media and engagement platforms. • Drives product innovation across print, radio, out-of-home, digital and magazines. eg. Implemented Augmented Reality(AR) technology to the Print business • Search & seed collaborations with incubators/start-ups to empower SPH’s offer • Editor of Strategic Viewpoints providing insights on media technologies and trends

Founder

2010 - 2012

Consultant

2008 - 2010

Graduate Management Associate

2007 - 2008