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Our Ethos

Redemptive Entrepreneurship

We believe there are three ways to build organizations, influence communities, and interact with the world: Ethical, Unexploitative, and Restorative. 


Our platform commits to Restorative Action, instead of extractive models, through:


1. Renewing Systems: We don't just leverage market trends or chase surface-level "progress." We co-build tools, platforms, and programs that leave their specific field fundamentally more human, equitable, and sustainable.


2. Uplifting People: We reject treating people merely as resources to hit a benchmark. We design operational cultures, financial models, and value chains that actively respect and elevate our team and stakeholders.

Our Core Principles

Fight for the underdogs

Love your neighbour as yourself

Fight for the underdogs

We are dedicated to leveling the playing field by championing those who are overlooked, ensuring everyone has the support and resources to thrive.

Iron sharpens iron

Love your neighbour as yourself

Fight for the underdogs

We believe in the power of mutual growth, through honest collaboration and constructive challenge.

Love your neighbour as yourself

Love your neighbour as yourself

Love your neighbour as yourself

We treat our stakeholders with the same care and respect that we expect for ourselves.

Excellence in the small things

Integrity, even when no one else is looking

Love your neighbour as yourself

We recognise that true quality is born in the details often overlooked.

Integrity, even when no one else is looking

Integrity, even when no one else is looking

Integrity, even when no one else is looking

We value transparency and accountability that is consistent.

Pursue wisdom

Integrity, even when no one else is looking

Integrity, even when no one else is looking

We foster a culture of continuous growth mindset, asking bold questions, and viewing every challenge as an opportunity to gain knowledge.

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Founder

Esna Ong

Esna has been advising hundreds of startups as Startup Programs Lead for Google Cloud in APAC Emerging Markets. She previously led startup programs in Enterprise Singapore. Her journey in the Middle East began in 2014 to serve urban refugee communities in Jordan, and in the UN Refugee Agency.

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Head of Programs

Δ°rem Bilir

Irem is an experienced management consultant with expertise on organisational development, change management, transformation and DEI. She is a member of the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of WEF, where she developed social impact projects and is also a part of WEF Global Foresight Network's Future50 Leaders.

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