#01_introductions
Welcome to the Gildre Introductions Channel! Please feel free to introduce yourself once you join this community. We recommend sharing your name, city you're based out of, LinkedIn profile, and a fun fact about what you're currently doing/building.
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👋 Hi everyone! I’m Whay. Excited to be here and looking forward to connecting with you all.
• Originally from Malaysia , now splitting my time between Mexico and Southeast Asia.
• Background in Finance, Strategy, and Venture Building - I’ve worked across corporates, VC, and startups.
• Fun fact: 🤿 I’m a certified open water diver and ran Malaysia’s first sip-and-paint 🎨 rooftop studio for 9 years!
🚀 What I’m working on:
• Currently I help early-stage startups with go-to-market, fundraising, and business model validation.
• Advising startups and working on short-term consulting SaaS projects.
🤝 How I can help:
• GTM strategy, PMF validation, cross-functional ops, and startup storytelling (pitch decks, growth experiments, etc.)
🌟 Why I was interested in joining Gildre:
• Love connecting with founders and operators who are building with intention.
• Curious about emerging tech and cross-border business building.
• Looking for a high-signal community to exchange ideas, tools, and support.
🙏 Where I could use support:
• Would love to learn from others working in SaaS, sustainability, or cross-border startups.
LinkedIn:
Welcome, great intro, looking forward to meeting you 👍
Sup <@U08PJQAJ3UM>! Welcome!
Welcome <@U08PJQAJ3UM> based on your intro and what you're looking for, you've definitely come to the right place.
Hi <@U08PJQAJ3UM>
Loved the introduction! This is absolutely the best spot for you to be in