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Anna Vanessa Haotanto

Anna Vanessa Haotanto

Award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader in technology and leadership

Singapore
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Joined July 2025
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Summary

Anna Vanessa Haotanto is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a strong focus on empowering women. She founded Zora Health, a pioneering fertility and family health platform, and The New Savvy, Asia's leading financial literacy platform for women. Her work consistently aims to address underserved needs and leverage technology for social impact. zorahealth+4
As a prominent voice in FinTech and finance, Anna has held significant roles in banking and investment, including Managing Partner at ABZD Capital and leadership positions at United Overseas Bank and Citi Group. She was a founding committee member of the Singapore FinTech Association, spearheading initiatives for women in the sector. annahaotanto+2
Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Anna is a recognized media personality and thought leader. She has hosted documentaries for Channel NewsAsia and is a prolific speaker and writer, with articles on financial literacy and women's issues garnering widespread attention. Her insights are frequently sought after by top companies and media outlets. annahaotanto+3
Anna is dedicated to various philanthropic causes, particularly those supporting women and children. She is a board member for TiE Singapore and United Women Singapore and has contributed significantly to educational initiatives, including being a main donor for building a library for underprivileged female students. annahaotanto+2
Academically, Anna has pursued continuous learning, holding degrees from Singapore Management University in Finance and Quantitative Finance, and executive certificates from MIT and SMU. She was awarded Salutatorian for the UOB-SMU Private Banking course and has engaged in diverse studies from FinTech to web development and personal training. annahaotanto+2

Work

Education

Writing

Heartbreaks, Pain & Despair of A Hack Victim (Who Refused to Pay 50 Bitcoins Ransom)

An article detailing her personal experience as a hack victim and her refusal to pay a 50 Bitcoins ransom.

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Razer Pay Proposal vs NETS isn’t the right debate. Encouraging Innovation and Innovators to Step Up is.

An article discussing the debate between Razer Pay and NETS, advocating for innovation and innovators.

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Egg Freezing in Singapore - Procedure, costs, benefits, risks & side effects

An article on her personal website discussing the egg freezing process in Singapore, including procedures, costs, benefits, and risks, written after she underwent the procedure herself.

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Hobbies

Has a deep interest in peak performance and optimal efficiency. She is an American Council of Exercise (ACE) certified Personal Trainer. annahaotanto+1

Spends her spare time reading, exercising, and trying to find solutions to healthspan and mental health. annahaotanto+1

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provide especially valuable education or support on menopause to others.

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ATAdrian Tansaid they've seen
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provide especially valuable education or support on menopause to others.

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