The Entrepreneur Chapter

In collaboration with Joanna Hotung Consulting

Calling all business owners: come network & connect at the brand-new Bookazine flagship store in Central.
This relaxed evening brings together local business owners and founders for authentic networking and unfiltered storytelling.
Hear directly from established entrepreneurs as they share the real-world highs and lows of building a business —the good, the bad, and the incredible milestones along the way.
Whether you are looking for fresh insights on starting, running, scaling, or selling your own business, you will find your community here.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 14th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Bookazine Landmark Atrium (Brand New Flagship Store)
Address: Shops 314-315, 3/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central

Fred Ngan,
Co-Founder, Bowtie
Fred is an actuary by training, previously working in consulting at EY before co-founding Bowtie, a tech-driven insurer on a mission to transform access to healthcare. As HK’s first authorised virtual insurance company, Bowtie provides health and life insurance directly to individuals and SMEs through digital tech. Bowtie serves over 200,000 customers with an aggregate insured value exceeding US $16 billion. Having raised US$159m from Sun Life Financial and Mitsui & Co, it is ranked as the top direct insurer, 7th in individual medical, 10th in group medical, and recognised as a top high-growth company in Hong Kong by the Financial Times. Fred is a serial entrepreneur who previously co-founded two VC-funded Insurtech start-ups, raising US$75 million. His passion lies in bringing like-minded people together to drive disruptive innovation while creating meaningful social impact.

Katya Virshalis
Founder, BallroomBees
Katya is a creative director, former world-class professional dancer, TEDx speaker, podcaster, and Founder of BallroomBees, an innovative, play-based children’s dance concept that has expanded to over 30 locations and 120+ weekly classes across HK, with an expanding global franchise footprint and In-School programmes. She also serves with Playright Children’s Play Association in HK.
As Canada’s Top National Ballroom dancer, she gained international recognition on BBC's hit show Strictly Come Dancing, choreographed for So You Think You Can Dance, and featured in Hollywood films Take the Lead (with Antonio Banderas) and Shall We Dance (with Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez).

Registration
Admission: $100 HKD
Bonus: Receive a $100 Bookazine voucher. (Note: Voucher is not valid on food and beverage purchases).

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Terms & Conditions:

By attending this Event/ Workshop, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined below. Your participation signifies your acceptance of these terms:

1. Liability Disclaimer: The organizers take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of participants. However, they are not liable for any personal injury, loss, or damage incurred during the event. By attending, you will waive any claims against the organizers, their staff, and venue owners.
2. Non-Refundable Tickets: All tickets purchased are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation or rescheduling, options will be determined at the discretion of the event host, subject to availability.
3. Weather-Related Cancellations: If a Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, or a Black Rainstorm Warning is issued, the event may be rescheduled or cancelled based on feasibility. Refund policies for such cancellations will be communicated in due course.
4. Product Collection: If your ticket includes a book or any product, you must collect it within one month of the event date. Failure to do so will result in the product being voided.
5. Code of Conduct: Attendees are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and courteously.
6. Photography and Recording: Please be aware that photos and videos may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the host before the event begins.
7. Age Restrictions: Participants under the age of 18 must have parental consent to attend the event.
8. Email Sharing: Please note that email addresses may be shared with the event partner or host provider for communication purposes. If you do not wish for your email to be shared, please inform us before the event.
9. Amendments: The organizers reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Participants will be notified of any significant changes prior to the event.
10. For tickets that include a Bookazine voucher, please note that these vouchers will be distributed at the event and cannot be redeemed in advance. Additionally, these vouchers can only be used in the Bookazine store specific to the event.
11. Contact Information: For any questions or concerns regarding these terms and conditions, please contact 2555 0431.