Building Southeast Asia's Tech Future
Honest stories, practical frameworks, and the messy truths for tech founders to become leaders we need to be
Startup Ecosystem Builder • Tech Innovator • Women In Tech Advocate
About Lilyana
Computer Science graduate from University of Iowa (1995) with over two decades of experience spanning from research at MIMOS during Malaysia's Multimedia Super Corridor launch to building multi-million dollar social platforms and mentoring 100+ startups across ASEAN.
My journey began as a Research Officer at MIMOS, working closely with MSC's founding think tanks, then evolved through consulting (developing 24+ Lotus Notes applications for IRB), to founding my first company Aleph One, and later co-founding Joota.com - a social content platform that caught Sony Music's attention for X-Factor brand management.
Today, as President of NEF (700+ members) and through BETA Foundation, I continue building bridges between technology suppliers and market demand, while championing women's leadership in tech and ensuring ASEAN remains globally competitive in the digital age.
300+
25+
Startup Founders Trained or Mentored
Years in Tech Product Development
15+
Startups as CTO or Advisor
A proven entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with over two decades of experience transforming Southeast Asia's startup landscape.
Championing Women in Tech
As a strong advocate for female participation in technology, I'm committed to breaking barriers and creating opportunities for women to lead, innovate, and thrive in the tech industry.
Mentoring female entrepreneurs and technologists
Speaking at conferences on women's leadership in tech
Creating inclusive ecosystem programs
Advocating for gender diversity in funding decisions
Building networks that support women's career advancement
"When one woman helps another, amazing things can happen. Professional careers leap forward and humble home-based startups can progress." - Lilyana Latiff, as featured in Eve Women in Tech
