Four of our talented HKUST entrepreneurs have been officially named as 2024 Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow by Tatler Asia. This prestigious accolade recognises the most promising young leaders shaping Asia's future.

These trailblazing founders embody true entrepreneurial excellence. Through their innovative startups, they are making a remarkable impact. Please join us in celebrating the well-deserved recognition of these changemakers:

Bianca Ho, Co-founder and COO of WATI.io

HKUST Alumni Bianca Ho drives WATI.io with a mission to help companies grow smarter through their WhatsApp Business API that automates marketing, sales, service and support. This game-changing program enables companies greater customer engagement and personalized conversations. 

Kelvin Tsui, Co-founder and CEO of ReCube

After graduating from HKUST in 2023, Kelvin Tsui now leads ReCube with the belief that green never needs to be a trade-off with convenience or financial benefit. Through their reusable tableware rental service,  being eco-friendly is now convenient to diners and profitable to restaurants.

K.W. Connie Lee, Founder and CEO of Elevatefoods 

All while pursuing her PhD at HKUST, Connie Lee is spearheading Elevatefoods – the first in the world to use AI to make 3D-printed food. Their food printing and cooking technology does not only revolutionize food waste reduction, but also creates new flavours, textures and shapes to meet personalised dietary requirements.

Alfred Lam, Founder of TravPholer

Alfred Lam, yet another brilliant HKUST alumni, aims to help adventurous Chinese- speaking tourists unlock travel destinations beyond conventional itineraries. His company, TravPholer, specialises in arranging tours of unexpected locations, and organises educational seminars to improve intercultural knowledge.

A big congratulations to our HKUST startup founders on this prestigious honor! We are immensely proud of your monumental accomplishments, and look forward to seeing the incredible things you will continue to achieve.