What’s Profit without Purpose?
From Brewing a Better Business to Forbes 30 Under 30
GUEST SPEAKER: Naman Tekriwal
Join us for an exclusive live podcast with Naman Tekriwal, a 24-year-old Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree and co-founder of Breer. At just 13, Naman launched his first venture, and now he’s building a movement that exemplifies the ultimate entrepreneurial balancing act; purpose versus profit.
In this conversation Naman will share how he’s turning surplus bread into craft beer, scaling a sustainable brand globally, and nurturing ecosystems that support bold founders. He’ll explore the boundaries that purpose imposes and how to navigate them alongside the importance of community as a catalyst for growth.
Discover the story behind his venture studio, Orange Juice Ventures, and how he’s investing in impact-driven startups. Whether you’re an aspiring founder, investor, or purpose-led leader, this episode offers actionable insights on building businesses that generate both value and meaning all while staying true to your core values.
Attendees will get to enjoy Breer beer during the event and have the chance to connect with Naman afterwards!
Event Details
- Monday 22nd September
- From 6:30 to 9pm
- Banyan Workspace, Quarry Bay
WHAT WE WILL BE COVERING
How Naman launched his first venture at 13 and continues to innovate with purpose
The story of Breer, transforming surplus bread into craft beer and expanding across Asia
Navigating the boundaries of mission-driven business while scaling globally
The vision behind Orange Juice Ventures and its role in supporting impactful startups
Lessons on co-founder dynamics and staying true to your mission through years of entrepreneurship
Starting Young, Scaling Impact
Turning Waste into Wonder
Purpose and Growth
Navigating the boundaries of mission-driven business while scaling globally
Backing Bold Innovation
Long-Term Purpose
Community as a Catalyst
How What You Building is shaping Hong Kong’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and empowering founders
AGENDA
18:30 – 18:50 | Registration
18:50 – 20:15 | Conversation between Naman Tekriwal and host Rasheed Shroff, plus audience Q&A
20:15 – 21:00 | Networking Drinks
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
A passionate impact entrepreneur, Naman launched his first venture at age 13 to promote financial literacy among high school students. He is a graduate of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, with a degree in Management and Marketing. At just 24, he is building Breer in Hong Kong, a pioneering food up-cycling startup that transforms surplus bread into craft beer that is now expanding into Singapore and India.
Recognized as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia’s youngest honourees in 2023, Naman is also the founder of What You Building (WYB), Hong Kong’s largest entrepreneurship community, and backs innovative founders through his venture studio, Orange Juice Ventures. His work exemplifies purpose-driven entrepreneurship that combines social impact with business growth.
REGISTRATION
General Admission | HK$100
Drinks and snacks will be served and are included in the ticket fee.
You will be redirected to a secure payment page to enter your contact details and select the number of tickets.
We accept cancellations if notified via email at least 48 hours prior to the event start time, but refunds will exclude the non-recoverable transaction fee of 3.5% of the ticket price plus HK$2.5, and depending on the event, there may be an option to transfer the ticket to another event.
