azalvo project
powered by Jumpstart

Be the catalyst and lifestyle evolution

Program dates March 14, 2022 to June 10, 2022

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Applications close on January 14, 2022. Qualified early applicants will have admission preference. Admission is on a rolling basis.

Who we are

A lifestyle innovation platform merging the worlds of design, retail and technology.

The azalvo project powered by Jumpstart is defining the future of lifestyle tech through its new-age value chain and collaborative co-creation community

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Testimonials

"My best experience. The program is by far the best in terms of effort. We made a lot connections and gained funding."
"It’s a great platform and we have met mentors from different fields. The mentors were very kind and devoted to helping us. They really gave good advice and followed up."
"The platform does not only focus on the pitching and the fundraising, but also taught us about other aspects, such as how to build a financial model"
"It gave us an opportunity to connect with so many people, even during the pandemic. It really helped us expand our network into Hong Kong."
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The Program

A 12-week program for cutting-edge fashion, retail, and lifestyle tech teams looking for guidance and opportunities.​

Companies selected for the program will partake in a curriculum that is tailor-made to help startups achieve new heights. This collaborative platform will provide participants with access to like-minded networks of people, resources, and support for business growth.
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About

azalvo

Co-create. Innovate. Elevate

azalvo is an innovative co-creative platform — a professional lifestyle accelerator. Fueled by the spirit of collaboration, azalvo knits fashion together with technology to transform creative ideas into successful businesses. At azalvo, we help entrepreneurs and established businesses expand their reach and take their ideas to the global stage, Check out our azalvo’s website for more.

Jumpstart

Make Innovation Matter

Jumpstart is a startup ecosystem builder that supports and connects the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the APAC region. From providing resources, support and education to startup founders, industry leaders and creative game-changers, to bringing together budding startups and corporates to facilitate collaboration and networking, Jumpstart supports and nurtures every aspect of the startup space.
Visit Jumpstart’s website for more.

Why azalvo project powered by Jumpstart?

The azalvo project, powered by Jumpstart, is an ideas lab focusing on lifestyle, retail and fashion-tech innovation. The program leverages our expertise, resources, mentorship, business network and technology verticals to help build trailblazing startups from the ground up. Our goal is to help our cohort teams scale revenue by obtaining commercial contracts, POC’s projects from our wide business network in Asia.

Our Team

Co-Organizer
Program Director

Joanne Chow

Founder of azalvo, Joanne Chow is a mover and shaker who is adept at catalyzing businesses’ growth and strategic transformation. Her entrepreneurial successes span across manufacturing, design, lifestyle retail and financial governance, providing insights and support to both emerging designers and full-fledged brands. In 2019, Joanne was named one of Forbes Power Businesswomen.

Giovanna Melfi

Co-Organizer
Program Advisor

Jackson Chow

As CEO of Aussco, the internationally recognized trader and manufacturer renowned for its innovative and solution-driven approach, Jackson Chow oversees factories in China and Southeast Asia that service Global fashion labels, including Maje, Sandro, Adidas, Reiss, and Ted Baker. Jackson is also the co-founder of azalvo.

Co-Organizer
Program Director

James Kwan

James Kwan is the Executive Chairman at Jumpstart, an innovation as a service company in Asia. A passionate serial entrepreneur who strives to help founders connect with investors and global ecosystem builders, James advises, creates, and manages accelerators and other innovation focused programs.

Co-Organizer
Program Director

Relena Sei

Relena Sei is currently the CEO of Jumpstart. Upon graduating from New York University and Harvard Law School, she served as interim COO at a New York startup, prior to working at Latham and Watkins, one of the world’s leading law firms. She is also experienced in real estate development.