About

Val Yap is a renowned entrepreneur and founder of PolicyPal, an insurtech company that helps consumers start their financial planning journey through a gamified reward-based learning. With over 10 years of relevant experience, Val has transformed the protection and financial services industry by leveraging technology. Val's educational background includes a Master's degree in Business Management from Imperial College London and a Bachelor's degree in Digital Media from the University of the Arts London. She also attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a course on the Future of Fintech. Val's passion for empowering women in the tech industry led her to write a book, "Balls Inc.," which aims to dismantle unconscious social bias against women in tech. The book combines practical career advice with Val's inspiring personal story. Val's speaking engagements include prestigious events such as the Asian Banker Summit, CNBC M2020, and the Money 20/20 conference. She has also won several awards, including the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, Fortune 40 Under 40, and The Asset Fintech of the Year - Digital Entrepreneur of the Year. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Val is also a talented painter, and her paintings are available for sale with proceeds going to Cambodia Local School and Singapore AWARE (Association of Women for Action and Research). Val's tech stack includes computer vision, and she is always looking for talented individuals to join her team at PolicyPal.