Jan Wong - Professional Keynote Speaker and Industry Expert
    TEDx Speaker

    Jan Wong

    Expert in Digital Marketing

    Forbes 30 Under 30; founded multimillion-dollar startup OpenMinds

    4.8
    Malaysia
    English

    Speaking Topics

    Future Proofing Insurance: Leveraging Technologies to Drive Change

    Digital and Technological Advancements

    Synopsis

    Technology is moving faster than most insurance firms can adapt. From AI-powered underwriting to insurtech disruption, digital transformation is no longer optional. But tech alone won’t save a business—people and mindset will. This keynote empowers leaders to decode global tech trends, overcome internal adoption barriers, and build a future-ready digital mindset. Backed by real case studies and future scenarios, the session offers a clear path to stay relevant in an industry being rewritten by innovation. The real challenge? Leading boldly through change. Because those who wait for certainty will be left behind.

    Target Audience

    Insurance leaders, senior managers, and decision-makers

    Key Benefits

    Tech disruption is opportunity Leaders will recognize that digital transformation is not a threat but a springboard for reinvention and industry leadership. Confidence in uncertainty Participants will leave with a greater sense of clarity and control despite rapid tech changes, driving courage to lead change. Champion adoption from within Leaders will activate mindset shifts, communicate urgency, and model habits that foster faster, smarter tech adoption across their teams.

    Outline

    Trend to Strategy – Decode Tech Shifts Before They Disrupt You Understand the global trends in AI, customer behavior, and regulation. Discover how to spot what’s hype and what’s here to stay. Leaders will learn where to focus attention and investment. Adoption to Impact – Upgrade Culture Not Just Systems Digital failure isn’t about tools, it’s about mindset. Learn strategies to overcome resistance, reframe legacy systems, and foster a tech-positive culture across all levels of leadership. Mindset to Momentum – Build a Digitally Confident Team Adapting to change starts with leaders. This section introduces a framework to nurture experimentation, cross-functionality, and customer-centric thinking to lead digital transformation with clarity and courage.

    About

    Jan Wong is a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, digital strategist, and youth advocate who began his business journey at age 17. He is the founder of OpenMinds, a marketing technology consultancy that grew to a multi-million dollar valuation in just five years. Jan has consulted for major brands like Nestlé, Bosch, and Prudential on integrating tech with strategy and data. Passionate about youth development, he lectures at Asia Pacific University and serves on advisory boards of top institutions. A two-time TEDx speaker and mentor at Techstars and Singapore Next50, Jan has addressed over 300 stages across Asia. His work empowers young leaders and startups to thrive in a fast-changing world through innovation, resilience, and strategic clarity.

    Unique Selling Point

    Forbes-Recognized Entrepreneur

    Listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, Jan has built eight businesses since age 17 and scaled his MarTech startup OpenMinds to a multi-million dollar valuation in under five years.

    Digital Strategy Trailblazer

    Jan has helped top global brands such as Nestlé, Bosch, and Prudential bridge the gap between marketing and technology through digital strategies, data analytics, and tech development.

    Youth Empowerment Advocate

    From lecturing at top universities to speaking on TEDx stages, Jan’s work inspires thousands of young entrepreneurs across Asia to lead with innovation, grit, and impact.

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    Client Testimonials

    He creates a splendid environment to learn and encourages to express our own thoughts and opinions.

    Mr. Jan is a passionate and knowledgeable lecturer, I have ever met. He creates a splendid environment to learn and encourages to express our own thoughts and opinions. His unique personality always inspire others to achieve their goals!​

    - Sanjida 𝖠kter

    Jan is one of those multi-faceted leaders who has been able to master both business and people management, while being a well-respected practitioner in the digital & entrepreneurship domain.

    Jan is one of those multi-faceted leaders who has been able to master both business and people management, while being a well-respected practitioner in the digital & entrepreneurship domain. Working with him for the past 2 years has been a delight - his level-headedness ensures that his decisions are never emotionally driven, his attentiveness makes you feel heard, his humility creates a respectful environment, and his eloquence translates careful thoughts into speeches & talks relatable and highly praised by many. There are days I had to remind myself that Jan shares the same age as I do, but career-wise has made gigantic leaps way ahead of me. Jan is truly one of those refined diamonds who practises what he preaches. ​

    - Jonathan Wong​

    Jan has taught me so many different tools that are invaluable to me moving forward.

    Jan has taught me so many different tools that are invaluable to me moving forward. He’s taught me how to develop my brand successfully; how to define my target market and how I can utilise different platforms to reach out to a wider audience. Before our sessions, I had no idea where to start with digital marketing and now I feel like a have a solid foundation to build on. Thank you so much for all the great content and advice!​

    - Danielle Teboul

    Personal Wealth Manager​ at AIA

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