087 SG Innovate: Building Singapore’s Quantum and Cybersecurity Future with Kellie Chan

From One North Stories by A*StartCentral

December 17, 2025 · 16 min · Season 2 · Episode 87

About this episode

Kellie Chan discusses her journey in venture capital and SG Innovate's role in advancing deep tech in Singapore.

This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Kellie Chan from SG Innovate Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Reuben in conversation with Kellie as they unpack her journey into venture capital and SG Innovate’s mission to accelerate deep tech innovation in Singapore. Kellie shares insights on sectors shaping the future—cybersecurity, GenAI, and quantum—while highlighting SG Innovate’s role in nurturing today’s early-stage startups. The discussion explores findings from their annual report, the challenges of scaling deep tech ventures, and why collaboration across the ecosystem is critical to unlocking opportunities, especially in quantum. Learn more about SG Innovate, Kellie and the amazing work they are doing: SG Innovate (Website) SG Innovate (LinkedIn) KellieChan (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 have future episode ideas, segments ideas or want to partner with us on this exciting journey, please get in touch: onenorthstories@a-star.edu.sg

People in this episode

Host: Reuben

Guest: Kellie Chan

Topics covered

quantum technology
cybersecurity
venture capital
deep tech innovation
startup ecosystem

Keywords

quantum
cybersecurity
GenAI
deep tech
startups
venture capital
innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SG Innovate, A*START CENTRAL