When Tech in Asia Conference Singapore 2022 returned as a hybrid, ticketed event, it represented far more than just another industry gathering—it was the first in-person reunion of Asia’s tech ecosystem since the pandemic began. Held on September 21–22 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, the Conference sold out its 10,000-plus capacity, featuring over 30 hours of curated content across panels, workshops, pitch competitions, and an expansive exhibition floor. As founders, investors, and corporate delegates streamed through the halls, the atmosphere was electric with deal-making, knowledge-sharing, and the forging of new partnerships.
Founded in 2010, Tech in Asia has grown from a regional tech news portal into the organizer of one of Southeast Asia’s flagship startup conferences. Over the years, the Conference has been a launchpad for countless innovations—from seed-stage apps to later-stage platforms now valued in the hundreds of millions. In 2022, the return to physical halls underscored Singapore’s role as Asia’s central tech hub, welcoming attendees from more than 90 countries and showcasing the rapid resurgence of live events post-lockdowns.
Against this vibrant backdrop, SmashTaps was thrilled to unveil the private beta of Molly, our end-to-end recruitment companion designed specifically for startups. Recognizing that early-stage companies often struggle to juggle candidate sourcing, skill assessments, and pipeline organization, Molly consolidates every step into a single dashboard. From customizable aptitude tests and AI-driven shortlisting to collaborative feedback loops, Molly ensures you never lose sight of the best hires—so you can focus on building your product, not managing spreadsheets.
Launching Molly at Tech in Asia offered three key advantages:
Instant Feedback from Innovators
We demoed Molly on the Conference floor, gathering real-time reactions from founding teams across industries. Their insights helped us refine our assessment templates and UX flows on the spot.Access to Regional Talent Networks
With investors, accelerators, and HR leaders all under one roof, we formed early partnerships to offer exclusive Molly integrations—like direct job-board posting in Indonesia and Vietnam.Thought Leadership
In a side-stage “Founders’ Lounge” session, our Head of Product shared best practices for data-driven hiring at scale, positioning Molly as more than just software—as a strategic advantage for high-growth startups.
Today, Molly’s private beta is live, and we’re inviting a select group of early adopters to shape the product roadmap. If you’re a startup founder or recruiter who attended Tech in Asia and want to streamline your hiring from end to end, we’d love to have you on board.