Fireside Chat with Khairul Anwar: Building Pandai, Raising Capital & Going Global

Startup War Stories, Funding Realities, and Global Scaling

Our monthly meetup is back, bringing together founders, builders, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts for an evening of actionable learning and high-value networking. This month, we are diving deep into the realities of scaling a successful technology company from scratch.

Event Details:

  • 🗓️ Date: 7 July 2026 (Tuesday)
  • ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • 📍 Venue: WORQ KL Gateway

Admission: Registration Required. Strictly NO walk-ins, as seating is very limited for this intimate session.

Category:

Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Khairul Anwar, Co-Founder and CEO of Pandai, one of Malaysia’s premier EdTech success stories. From developing an app that redefines student learning to navigating funding rounds and scaling under pressure, Khairul will share raw, unfiltered insights from the entrepreneurial trenches.

We will also explore his recent stint in the United States under the prestigious Eisenhower Fellowship, where he integrated with top global investors, founders, and ecosystem builders.

What We Will Cover:

  • The Funding Blueprint: Practical lessons on what it actually takes to pitch investors, raise capital, and manage equity.

  • Going Global: Key strategic takeaways from the US Eisenhower Fellowship on adapting your local startup for global markets.

  • Founder War Stories: A candid look at the daily friction, scaling bottlenecks, and operational pivots behind Pandai’s growth.

Who Should Attend:

This session is ideal for Early-stage Founders, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Product Builders, and Investors looking for genuine front-line insights rather than textbook theory.

Note: This event is hosted at WORQ by our community partner, Startups & SMEs Malaysia (powered by JomHack).