Built for Singapore
Rohith's journey of Innovation, Impact, and commitment.
2017
Graduated!
The University of Hong Kong
Earned my Master of Finance degree from HKU.
Graduation day ceremony with my father
Got a job at Bambu FinTech to build & scale the startup
Moved from Hong Kong to Singapore!
2017
Secured a Deal
For Bambu FinTech's Singapore Expansion
Built and pitched robo-advisory in 36 hours, securing Bambu's first major enterprise deal.
36-hour non-stop hackathon at Hong Kong Cyberport
Built robo solution for Standard Chartered & Fidelity
Secured the Proof of Concept deal for Bambu FinTech
2017
Received Stock Option
26667+14000+8000 shares over 3yrs
Granted equity stake for pioneering Bambu's robo-advisory product and AI capabilities
Joined Bambu as one of the first 6 core founding team
Laid foundation for world's first Robo Advisory product
Drove Product R&D team and AI algorithm development
2018
Awarded for AI solution
SG100 Nation-Building Hackathon
Applied AI to solve real-world problem, aligned with Singapore's nation-building agenda.
Awarded 2nd Runner Up at Nation Hackathon
Developed RetireWise, AI tool to future proof CPF money
In photo with Minister Indranee Rajah
2019
Top 10 MAS FinTech Awards
Semantic Equity Network Innovation
Built the first-of-its kind cognitive innovation chosen by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Developed 2 years before ChatGPT's global launch!
Applied Convergent Biological theory in Finance
Selected from over 245+ global innovations
2019
$10 million raise
Series B funding
Raised $10M in Series B funding to scale global growth and accelerate AI product innovation
Spoke to 120+ VC investors as AI Product Manager
Scaled Bambu's AI algorithms to a mature AI platform
Attracted global clients for Bambu technology
2020
Top 10 Global Hackcelerator
International Impact
Selected as Top 10 Global FinTech Hackcelerator finalist by MAS for my sustainability innovation
Live presenation at SG FinTech Festival during Covid
Received $20,000 award; fast tracked for $200k grant
Innovation aligned with Singapore Green Plan 2030
2020
Media Feature
Voice of Innovation in GreenTech & AI
I was featured by Asian Private Banker publication for my expert insight on A.I.
Invited for expert commentary on GreenTech and A.I.
Quoted on my A.I. innovations to solve societal problems
Media feature validated my A.I. R&D work
2021
Channel NewsAsia (CNA)
Industry leadership
I was featured live on CNA as thought leader.
Spoke on SG-NZ Digital Economy Partnership Agreement
Recognised as industry voice in Investment & A.I.
CNA crew filmed me leading AI innovation at Bambu
2021
Left Bambu FinTech
Scaled startup from ground up
Grew the company from 6 to 140+ employees
Built enterprise grade A.I. solutions for global institutions
Led AI R&D & Product Development teams
Grew Bambu FinTech as a player with $1 Billion in AUA
2021
Joined OCBC Bank
To drive Digital Business product innovations
Joined as Assistant Vice President
Building digital products for 1.6 million SG customers
Led 2 teams to launch digital advisory tools & capabilities
Delivered regional features to scale across markets
2021
Promoted
To Vice President
Within 1 year of joining
Led end-to-end rollout of regional platform innovations
Nominated to bank's Sustainability Committee as expert
Spearheaded frameworks for GreenTech innovations
2022
SEC Panelist
Singapore Environment Council
Invited to share expert views on ESG innovation at the Singapore Environment Council panel.
Spoke as innovation leader bridging tech and ESG
Advised on Digital tools to solve economy challenges
Shared revenue ideas for the climate transition era
2022
Fireside exclusive Panelist
International Audience
Panelist in closed-door dialogue on future of impact investing alongside Temasek's ABC Impact CIO.
Sparked industry dialogue on green opportunities in Asia
Addressed questions from global investor audience
Advocated ESG policy convergence to drive SG growth
2023
MAS Jobs Transformation
Expert Contributor
Invited to contribute to MAS's Jobs Transformation Map as GreenTech industry expert in Singapore.
Inivted by KPMG as industry leader to share expert views
Contributed to national JTM to upskill SG workforce
Shared key skills needed to build talent for new economy
2023
Speaker at FinTech Festival
Thought Leader
Spoke at Singpaore FinTech Festival on the future of Sustainability and AI.
Represented OCBC as Sustainability champion
Spoke on Climate AI models to detect greenwashing risks
Engaged global delegates to advance Green Innovation
2024
Global Innovation Award
Product Creator
Awarded Global Retail Banking Innovation award towards my creation
Launched region's first digital innovation on OCBC app
Built Sustainability Hub to guard money from climate risk
Attracted 2.3x yearly growth in clean investments
2024
On Vasantham TV
GoGreen Week SG
Recognised on media for my contribution in turning sustainability awareness into climate action
Recycled unused T-Shirts into reusable grocery bags
Engaged 1000+ individual to reduce plastic waste
Featured on Vasantham TV for my community outreach
2024
Sustainability Award
Country winner
Won Special Award as country winner at IDC Future Enterprise Awards.
Recognised for building market first digital ESG product
Solution validated by industry panel
Earned Sustainability Hub its second industry recognition
2025+
Humanoid
As a serial innovator, I will build the world's first Humanoid Robo Platform.
"Singapore is where my ideas were nurtured, my work recognised, and my life purpose took global shape. You may have approved PRs from many different backgrounds. Do take a bet on me. I have dedicated my life in building FinTech innovations that redefine how Singapore competes, grows, and leads in the new AI economy that strengthens Singapore's leadership at the global stage. As I build the Humanoid Robo future and tap into $5 trillion opportunity, I want the world to say - Rohith, a Singaporean built that."Rohith Thatchan