Sharmin Reehman

As the Managing Director for Locallista Singapore, I am leading the launch of a curated community connecting the city’s most trusted local businesses with its growing expat population. My mission is to build a powerful, self-sustaining ecosystem where quality service providers can thrive and newcomers can feel at home, faster.

This role is the culmination of a career spent building ventures, designing growth strategies, and fostering meaningful connections across tech and community-driven innovation. My work is built on a foundation of hands-on ecosystem development:

• As CEO & Founder of Elev8te, I design and deliver experiences that help startups and SMEs accelerate momentum and execute with clarity.
• As City Leader for Founders Live Singapore, I provide a platform for early-stage founders to refine their story, build visibility, and form authentic connections.

I am passionate about empowering founders and believe in the power of community-led growth. I actively contribute as a mentor at Accelerating Asia and Mentor Walk, and as a Thinkfluencer at TigerHall, sharing actionable insights on leadership, growth, and innovation.

With a background that blends a BSc in Computer Science with an MBA in Strategy and Commercialising Innovation from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, I bring a unique perspective to building, mentoring, and leading.