Friday Dreamer Series: Turn Passion into Business - Techathon+ Special

Looking for inspiration to turn your ideas into impact? Join us for a special Techathon+ Edition of the Friday Dreamer Series and hear firsthand how an award-winning startup transformed a bold idea into a venture with global potential.

This session features Struan D'Souza, Co-founder of Cresento, winner of the Gold Award in the Trusted AI & Data Science Open Group and the Best Presentation Award at Hong Kong Techathon+ 10th Edition. Cresento is a sports technology startup developing AI-powered smart shin guards that deliver professional-grade performance analytics to athletes of all levels. Through data-driven insights, Cresento is helping young and grassroots players improve their game, gain visibility, and access more competitive development opportunities.

Whether you're curious about entrepreneurship, exploring AI applications, or considering joining future innovation competitions, this lunchtime mixer offers a unique opportunity to learn from founders who have successfully turned passion into a business.

What You'll Learn

• The entrepreneurial journey behind Cresento and how the team evolved from an idea to an award-winning startup
• How AI and sports technology are reshaping athlete performance analysis
• Lessons learned from participating in and winning Hong Kong Techathon+
• Practical insights for aspiring founders looking to validate and grow their ideas

Event Highlights

✅ Sharing by Struan DSouza, Co-founder of Cresento
✅ Learn more about the Hong Kong Techathon+ innovation ecosystem
✅ Networking with fellow student innovators, founders, and entrepreneurs
✅ Refreshments provided

Event Details

Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Venue: The BASE (Room 1520A)
Format: Sharing Session & Networking Mixer
Registration: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0iUDIoINLKyxFuC

Speaker

Struan D'Souza

Co-founder, Cresento
Techathon+ 10th Edition Winner

Struan D'Souza is the co-founder of Cresento, a sports technology startup building AI-powered smart shin guards designed to make elite performance analytics accessible to athletes everywhere. Cresento's innovative approach earned the team both the Gold Award in the Trusted AI & Data Science Open Group and the Best Presentation Award at Hong Kong Techathon+ 10th Edition.

Seats are limited. Register now and join us for an inspiring lunchtime of innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking. 🚀

About Friday Dreamer Series

The Friday Dreamer Series is HKUST Entrepreneurship Center's regular community gathering designed to connect aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers. Through founder stories, startup sharing sessions, and networking opportunities, participants gain practical insights and inspiration to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions.

About Hong Kong Techathon+

Co-hosted by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and universities across Hong Kong, Hong Kong Techathon+ brings together students, innovators, and entrepreneurs to solve real-world challenges through technology and innovation.

The competition provides participants with opportunities to:

• Develop innovative solutions using emerging technologies
• Form multidisciplinary teams
• Connect with industry experts and mentors
• Explore entrepreneurship and startup creation pathways
• Turn early-stage ideas into impactful ventures