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Meet Samantha: Your Personal Networking Agent

To find you a match,
I've talked to thousands of
attendees, so you don't have to.
built on the experience of connecting 45,000+ global leaders annually.
Developed by Finoverse AI

What Samantha does for you

Samantha meets you where you already are: WhatsApp and email. She learns your goals in a short voice call, then works through the week on your behalf.
A community host, on call
No forms, no apps, no downloads. One five-minute voice conversation and she knows what you're looking for.
Plan your
week
She turns a packed agenda into a personal itinerary and guides you to the right place at the right time, live on WhatsApp.
Introductions that actually fit
Samantha matches you to the people worth meeting based on your profile, needs and interests. Once both sides agree, she shares contact details and sends the intro on your behalf, so the conversation is already warm when you arrive.

How it works

Three steps from “Hello” to a handshake
Step 1
Register for the event
Step 2
Message Samantha and have a 5 minutes call so she learns your goals and interests.
Step 3
Get your personalised plan and curated connections
From there you're set to meet the right people and get real value out of the week.
Register Now
Samantha is available exclusively to registered attendees.

Built around what you came for

Samantha works differently depending on who you are and what you need out of the week. Here's what she does for you.
Executives
  • VIP events
  • Executive roundtables
  • Targeted peer networking
Investors
  • Connect with thesis-matched startups and fellow investors
  • Exclusive founder events
Startups & Founders
  • Match with relevant investors
  • Network with peers solving similar challenges
General Pass Holders
  • Optimized agenda
  • Curated networking
  • Personalized event recommendations

Proof of concept: Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025

Samantha doesn't only work at scale. She's run across very different event formats, from a large public festival to an intimate family-office gathering to an AI-screened founder launchpad. A few more places she's proven herself:
3,500+
Attendees From 81 Economies Used Samantha
1,500
Users Completed A Voice Call With Her
6.5min
Average Call Length
4,334
Meetings Facilitated In A Single Event Week
1,000+
Successful Introductions Made
90%
Satisfaction Rate
Leaders from HSBC, Bank of China (HK), DBS and First Digital Trust used Samantha in 2025, alongside teams from Wings Capital Ventures, Kristal.AI and Planto.Finews.asia reported that chief technology officers at major banks approached Finoverse directly to say how impressed they were.

What attendees say

“Networking is key in sales, but it eats time. Samantha makes those connections smarter and faster, without hours chasing leads on LinkedIn or in the event app.”
Manon Plain
APAC Senior Account Manager & Career Development Manager, Wavestone
“I used Samantha during HKFTWxSMUF 2025, with over 37,000 participants. She made it easy to connect with the right professionals and like-minded peers in a huge event. The recommendations were spot on and pointed me to people I'd have otherwise missed.”
Walter Jennings
CEO, Asia Insight Circle
“Getting highly relevant connections this effortlessly at an event the size of HK FinTech Week is a game changer.”
Ernest Yuen
Managing Partner, Aulius Capital
“Agentic AI that genuinely guides and connects people is a real leap forward for events and networking.”
Viktor Stolnykovych
Growth Partnership Lead, Linkup ST
“Networking is key in sales, but it eats time. Samantha makes those connections smarter and faster, without hours chasing leads on LinkedIn or in the event app.”
Manon Plain
APAC Senior Account Manager & Career Development Manager, Wavestone
“I used Samantha during HKFTW15, with over 37,000 participants. She made it easy to connect with the right professionals and like-minded peers in a huge event. The recommendations were spot on and pointed me to people I'd have otherwise missed.”
Walter Jennings
CEO, Asia Insight Circle
“Getting highly relevant connections this effortlessly at an event the size of HK FinTech Week is a game changer.”
Ernest Yuen
Managing Partner, Aulius Capital
“Agentic AI that genuinely guides and connects people is a real leap forward for events and networking.”
Viktor Stolnykovych
Growth Partnership Lead, Linkup ST
“Agentic AI that genuinely guides and connects people is a real leap forward for events and networking.”
Manon Plain
APAC Senior Account Manager & Career Development Manager, Wavestone
“Agentic AI that genuinely guides and connects people is a real leap forward for events and networking.”
Manon Plain
APAC Senior Account Manager & Career Development Manager, Wavestone

Host your own event, powered by Samantha

Want more than a pass? Run your own side event during Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026 and let Samantha fill the room with the right people. Our team handles the logistics end to end while she precision-matches your guest list. Three ways to do it:
Premium Community Space
A one-hour slot in a central hub for discussion and networking on an impact topic of your choice. Your logo goes up onsite and your event is listed on the Community Events page.
Themed Roundtables
Three curated roundtables (10 to 12 people each) in a private meeting room at HKCEC, anchored to one of our themed Forums. Samantha matches every seat, so the table talks about what your guests actually care about. Does not include content contribution.
Premium Full Service Event
Your signature gathering, from a curated breakfast, lunch or dinner for 40 to a networking reception for up to 100. Our team runs the whole thing as your white-glove concierge, from venue and F&B to branding and RSVP, so you focus purely on the room.
Every package includes:
A one-hour slot in a central hub for discussion and networking on an impact topic of your choice. Your logo goes up onsite and your event is listed on the Community Events page.
  • Samantha AI attendee matching and personalised invitations
  • Automated RSVP management
  • Feature on the Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026 website and onsite branding
  • Full on-site event management, venue booking and F&B coordination
  • Post-event report, and listing as an Official FinTech Partner
Tell us which package fits and one of our sales representatives will reach out to you to set it up.
Book Now

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Samantha?
Your Personal Networking Agent for the event, available 24/7 to speed up your networking and handle event logistics.
How do I start chatting with Samantha?
Click the link to open WhatsApp and send “Hi Samantha” to begin.
How does Samantha find my matches?
She uses your event registration data (job title, interests) and your phone conversation to suggest attendees worth meeting one-to-one.
Can Samantha schedule a meeting for me?
She won't schedule on your behalf, but she'll share your match's WhatsApp link so you can message them directly. Links are only sent once both sides confirm interest.
How do I get my personalized itinerary?
Samantha sends it straight to your registered email.
Can Samantha book a restaurant or car service?
No. Samantha handles business matchmaking and your itinerary. She can't book external services or take payment information.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Everything you share with Samantha is stored securely and used only to personalise your networking and improve your connections. See our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for detail.
Does Samantha work on other messaging apps?
For now she's on WhatsApp only. Support for more apps is planned.
© Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved
Hong Kong, The Verse, 29/F The Chelsea, 69 Jervois Street

Find the people that scale your business

Meet Samantha: Your Personal Networking Agent

To find you a match,
I've talked to thousands of
attendees, so you don't have to.
built on the experience of connecting 45,000+ global leaders annually.
Developed by Finoverse AI

What Samantha does for you

Samantha meets you where you already are: WhatsApp and email. She learns your goals in a short voice call, then works through the week on your behalf.
A community host, on call
No forms, no apps, no downloads. One five-minute voice conversation and she knows what you're looking for.
Plan your
week
She turns a packed agenda into a personal itinerary and guides you to the right place at the right time, live on WhatsApp.
Introductions that actually fit
Samantha matches you to the people worth meeting based on your profile, needs and interests. Once both sides agree, she shares contact details and sends the intro on your behalf, so the conversation is already warm when you arrive.
Get a tailored agenda
A personalised itinerary that turns a packed programme into a simple plan.
Get 24/7 support
Ask Samantha anything about the event, any time, live on WhatsApp.
Get a personalised report
A recap of who you met and what came next, sent to you after the event.

How it works

No apps, no forms, no downloads. Just a quick chat on WhatsApp. Three steps from “Hello” to a handshake:
Step 1
Register for the event
Step 2
Message “Hi” to Samantha on WhatsApp and chat for five minutes so she can learn your goals
Step 3
Get your personalised plan and curated connections
From there you're set to meet the right people and get real value out of the week.

Built around what you came for

Samantha works differently depending on who you are and what you need out of the week. Here's what she does for you.
Executives
Get into the right rooms without chasing them. Samantha lines up VIP events, executive roundtables and peer-level networking, so your time goes to the conversations that move things forward rather than the ones that happen by chance.
Investors
Meet founders worth your time. Samantha surfaces startups matched to your thesis, connects you with other investors, and gets you into founder events and the wider programme, all filtered against what you're actually looking to back.
Startups and founders
Reach the investors who fit. Samantha matches you to relevant capital, puts you in front of other founders working on similar problems, and opens up founder events across the week, so you spend your time pitching people who might say yes.
General pass holders
Make the week count. Samantha handles your networking and points you to the events worth your time, turning a full agenda into a plan built around who you want to meet.

Proof of concept: Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025

Samantha ran live across the full event week in 2025. What she delivered, in numbers:
3,500+
Attendees From 81 Economies Used Samantha
1,500
Users Completed A Voice Call With Her
6.5min
Average Call Length
4,334
Meetings Facilitated In A Single Event Week
1,000+
Successful Introductions Made
90%
Satisfaction Rate
Leaders from HSBC, Bank of China (HK), DBS and First Digital Trust used Samantha in 2025, alongside teams from Wings Capital Ventures, Kristal.AI and Planto.Finews.asia reported that chief technology officers at major banks approached Finoverse directly to say how impressed they were.

What attendees say

“Networking is key in sales, but it eats time. Samantha makes those connections smarter and faster, without hours chasing leads on LinkedIn or in the event app.”
Manon Plain
APAC Senior Account Manager & Career Development Manager, Wavestone
“I used Samantha during HKFTW15, with over 37,000 participants. She made it easy to connect with the right professionals and like-minded peers in a huge event. The recommendations were spot on and pointed me to people I'd have otherwise missed.”
Walter Jennings
CEO, Asia Insight Circle
“Getting highly relevant connections this effortlessly at an event the size of HK FinTech Week is a game changer.”
Ernest Yuen
Managing Partner, Aulius Capital
“Agentic AI that genuinely guides and connects people is a real leap forward for events and networking.”
Viktor Stolnykovych
Growth Partnership Lead, Linkup ST
“Networking is key in sales, but it eats time. Samantha makes those connections smarter and faster, without hours chasing leads on LinkedIn or in the event app.”
Manon Plain
APAC Senior Account Manager & Career Development Manager, Wavestone
“I used Samantha during HKFTW15, with over 37,000 participants. She made it easy to connect with the right professionals and like-minded peers in a huge event. The recommendations were spot on and pointed me to people I'd have otherwise missed.”
Walter Jennings
CEO, Asia Insight Circle
“Getting highly relevant connections this effortlessly at an event the size of HK FinTech Week is a game changer.”
Ernest Yuen
Managing Partner, Aulius Capital
“Agentic AI that genuinely guides and connects people is a real leap forward for events and networking.”
Viktor Stolnykovych
Growth Partnership Lead, Linkup ST
“Agentic AI that genuinely guides and connects people is a real leap forward for events and networking.”
Manon Plain
APAC Senior Account Manager & Career Development Manager, Wavestone
“Agentic AI that genuinely guides and connects people is a real leap forward for events and networking.”
Manon Plain
APAC Senior Account Manager & Career Development Manager, Wavestone

Host your own event, powered by Samantha

Want more than a pass? Run your own side event during Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026 and let Samantha fill the room with the right people. Our team handles the logistics end to end while she precision-matches your guest list. Three ways to do it:
Premium Community Space
A one-hour slot in a central hub for discussion and networking on an impact topic of your choice. Your logo goes up onsite and your event is listed on the Community Events page.
Themed Roundtables
Three curated roundtables (10 to 12 people each) in a private meeting room at HKCEC, anchored to one of our themed Forums. Samantha matches every seat, so the table talks about what your guests actually care about. Does not include content contribution.
Premium Full Service Event
Your signature gathering, from a curated breakfast, lunch or dinner for 40 to a networking reception for up to 100. Our team runs the whole thing as your white-glove concierge, from venue and F&B to branding and RSVP, so you focus purely on the room.
Every package includes:
A one-hour slot in a central hub for discussion and networking on an impact topic of your choice. Your logo goes up onsite and your event is listed on the Community Events page.
  • Samantha AI attendee matching and personalised invitations
  • Automated RSVP management
  • Feature on the Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026 website and onsite branding
  • Full on-site event management, venue booking and F&B coordination
  • Post-event report, and listing as an Official FinTech Partner
Tell us which package fits and one of our sales representatives will reach out to you to set it up.
Book Now

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Samantha?
Your AI Community Host for the event, available 24/7 to speed up your networking and handle event logistics.
How do I start chatting with Samantha?
Click the link to open WhatsApp and send “Hi Samantha” to begin.
How does Samantha find my matches?
She uses your event registration data (job title, interests) and your phone conversation to suggest attendees worth meeting one-to-one.
Can Samantha schedule a meeting for me?
She won't schedule on your behalf, but she'll share your match's WhatsApp link so you can message them directly. Links are only sent once both sides confirm interest.
How do I get my personalized itinerary?
Samantha sends it straight to your registered email.
Can Samantha book a restaurant or car service?
No. Samantha handles business matchmaking and your itinerary. She can't book external services or take payment information.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Everything you share with Samantha is stored securely and used only to personalise your networking and improve your connections. See our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for detail.
Does Samantha work on other messaging apps?
For now she's on WhatsApp only. Support for more apps is planned.
© Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved
Hong Kong, The Verse, 29/F The Chelsea, 69 Jervois Street
Samantha

Meet Samantha:
The World’s First AI Community Host

Elevate your event experience with personalised connections and tailored itineraries.
Experience

Thousands of people. Hundreds of forum sessions. Endless meetings. It can feel overwhelming. That’s why we built Samantha, your personal AI Community Host developed by Finoverse.

Samantha learns your goals and helps you meet the right people – faster and smarter.

No apps, no forms, no downloads.

Just a quick chat on WhatsApp.
A decade of trust: thousands of leaders annually at our events. We designed AI that prioritizes human connection and real-world outcomes. Our mission is to transform how professionals meet, collaborate, and close deals at scale.

Intelligent, interconnected, and deeply thoughtful experiences that foster trust and belonging.

How it works:

Say "Hello!"
to Samantha
Finoverse AI
  • Register for one of our upcoming events.
  • Message “Hi” to Samantha on WhatsApp. Chat for 5 minutes, she’ll learn your goals.
  • Receive your personalised plan and curated connections.
That’s it - you’re ready to meet the right people and make the most of the event.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Samantha?
Your AI Community Host for the event. She is available 24/7 to help you accelerate your networking and event logistics.
How do I start chatting with Samantha?
Click the link to open WhatsApp and send the message 'Hi Samantha' to begin.
How does Samantha find my matches?
Samantha uses your event registration data (job title, interests) and phone conversation to suggest highly relevant attendees for 1:1 meetings.
Can Samantha schedule a meeting for me?
No. Samantha won’t schedule on your behalf, but she will share your match’s WhatsApp link so you can message them directly. Note: Links are only sent after mutual interest is confirmed.
How do I get my personalized itinerary?
Samantha shares your personalized itinerary directly to your registered email.
Can Samantha book a restaurant or car service?
No. Samantha is designed to assist with business matchmaking and personalized itinerary and cannot book external services or handle payment information.
Is my data safe?
Yes, we take your privacy seriously. All information you share with Samantha is securely stored and used only to help personalize your networking experience and improve your event connections. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Does Samantha work on other messaging apps?
Samantha is currently available only on WhatsApp. Support for additional messaging apps is planned - stay tuned!
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Terms & Conditions and Privacy
© Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved
Finoverse
The Verse, 29/F The Chelsea, 69 Jervois Street