083 SUSS Entrepreneurship: Bridging Generations to Solve Neglected Needs with Rafael Alzate

From One North Stories by A*StartCentral

December 3, 2025 · 19 min · Season 2 · Episode 83

About this episode

Rafael Alzate discusses his journey in entrepreneurship and SUSS's initiatives for social impact.

This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Rafael Alate Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) Entrepreneurship Recorded at SWITCH 2025 , this episode features Reuben in conversation with Rafael as they explore his decade-long journey championing entrepreneurship across different Singapore institutions and his current role at SUSS. Rafael shares how SUSS is driving programs for social good and impact—spotlighting initiatives like dementia care services and inclusive education. The discussion dives into a 12-week intensive venture-building program , a 2.5-year partnership with Alibaba Cloud , and how these efforts empower aspiring entrepreneurs. They also examine the urgent need to address an aging society and why collaboration with technology partners is critical to amplifying impact. Learn more about SUSS, Rafael Alzate and the amazing work they are doing: SUSS Entrepreneurship (Website) SUSS Entrepreneurship (LinkedIn) Rafael Alzate(LinkedIn) Thank you for listening. If you like what you’ve heard, please share with a friend. After that, please subscribe and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Check out A*START CENTRAL ( Website , LinkedIn ) If you…

People in this episode

Host: Reuben

Guest: Rafael Alzate

Topics covered

entrepreneurship
social good
aging society
technology collaboration
venture-building programs

Keywords

entrepreneurship
SUSS
dementia care
inclusive education
venture-building
Alibaba Cloud
aging society

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Singapore University of Social Sciences, Alibaba Cloud