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M. Ibnur Rashad

About


As the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at GUILD, I've been on a mission with bright minds who have a heart to tackle the UN Sustainable Development Goals through a dynamic blend of technology, education & sustainability. With over 17 years of experience, I've been at the forefront of innovation & strategy, collaborating with esteemed organizations such as HDB, MHA, L'Oreal, UOB, ESSEC Business School, ETH Zurich, NUS & NTU. My expertise spans a wide range of topics, from Design Thinking to Social Entrepreneurship to Futures Thinking to Robotics to Healthcare Policy, across the 3P (Public, Private, People) sectors.

As an ardent educator, I strongly believe in the transformative power of invention to enable sustainable living & foster positive community impact. My advocacy extends to promoting STEAM education in schools & equipping educators with the skills they need to be effective STEAM instructors.

My academic journey includes a major in Engineering Science at NUS & Technopreneurship at Stanford in Silicon Valley. I further expanded my horizons by studying Healthcare, Innovation & Foresight at the LKY School of Public Policy, which laid the foundation for my unwavering commitment to making a tangible difference in our world.

Throughout my career, I've earned recognition, including Gold & Silver medals at international invention shows, showcasing pioneering products such as the iBam bamboo speaker & the Floating Chinampas farming modules. Notably, my transformative experience in Silicon Valley at Zong mobile payments resulted in a remarkable achievement of 10 million unique users in a year & earned the prestigious "Best Practices Award for Product Innovation."

My passion is driven by a dedication to empowerment & impact. In 2008, I co-founded Energy Carta & Econotion, committed to raising sustainability awareness. Leading diverse teams, we've achieved victory in global innovation challenges, with projects like solar fruit dryers & UV water disinfection units, receiving accolades & making tangible improvements in lives even till today. 

I firmly believe that innovation & good governance are cornerstones for realizing our ideals. We can bridge technology, education & sustainability together to create a brighter & more sustainable future. My mantra is simple: "If it ain't fun, it ain't right!" Join me in making sustainability not just a goal but a rewarding journey (and make money along the way too.. haha). 

Connect with me or drop me a WA (WhatsApp) at +65 81451343 for speaking engagements & collaborations.

Email: [email protected]