Insights from ASBhive’s Anniversary Sessions

Session 1: Converting Errors into Opportunities — Professor Michael Frese 

World-renowned organizational psychologist Professor Michael Frese opened the series with a thought-provoking lecture on “What to Do with Errors & Mistakes.”

Instead of viewing errors as setbacks, Professor Frese reframed them as vital building blocks for resilience and innovation. Drawing from decades of research, he illustrated how successful leaders and entrepreneurs don’t shy away from mistakes, but rather analyze, learn, and adapt from them. 

safe to experiment, acknowledge missteps, and turn failures into pathways for growth. For many in the audience, it was a refreshing reminder that resilience is not about perfection, but about the courage to fail forward.

His insights went beyond theory. Using real-world cases, Professor Frese emphasized the need for organizations to cultivate a culture of error management, one where teams feel

Session 2: Fueling Impact — An Honest Conversation on Entrepreneurship 

The second session, moderated by  Redza Shahid, Assistant Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at ASBhive, brought the spotlight to a powerful panel of changemakers: 

Ms. Azita Sharif, Founder of DSI, redefining precision medicine and food safety,Mr. Farhan Ahmad, Group CEO of PayNet, Malaysia’s payments backbone, 

Mr. Navvin Kumar, Senior Director of Investments at Gobi Partners, a leading Asia-focused VC. 

What made this session remarkable was its genuine honesty. Instead of polished, one-dimensional success stories, the panel shared about the real struggles of entrepreneurship in navigating uncertainty, managing risks, securing investor trust, and finding resilience amidst setbacks. 

Redza’s moderating style drew out raw and engaging reflections, sparking a candid dialogue between the panel and the audience. From investors’ perspectives on what makes startups thrive, to founders’ personal anecdotes of perseverance, the conversation was not only thought-provoking but also deeply humanizing. Attendees walked away with more than strategies, they carried with them the reassurance that thriving in entrepreneurship comes from authenticity, adaptability, and resilience. 

Why this mattered for ASB 

Both sessions perfectly encapsulated ASB’s mission in its 10th year: to shape leaders who are unafraid of failure, resilient in the face of uncertainty, and prepared to build ventures that create meaningful impact.By blending rigorous academic insights with honest, lived experiences from industry leaders, ASBhive once again proved itself to be a launchpad of ideas, inspiration, and innovation for the entrepreneurial ecosystem.As ASB celebrates a decade of excellence, these conversations serve as a reminder of what lies at the heart of our journey: transformative learning, purposeful leadership, and the courage to dream, and try again.