Special AWS User Group Meetup – Security Edition April 2025

📅 Save the Date for an Exciting AWS User Group Meetup!

Hey AWS friends! 👋
Join us for an extraordinary AWS User Group Meetup, made possible by our amazing sponsors. We're diving into real startup journeys, candid cybersecurity lessons, and authentic conversations you won't find anywhere else.

Ever wondered what it's truly like behind the scenes of startups built on AWS? Curious about the unpredictable journey from hype to heartbreak? Or how AI is both our strongest ally and biggest threat in cybersecurity?
If you're building on AWS, navigating startup life, working in cybersecurity, or simply love real stories and genuine insights—this meetup's for you!

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📅 Date: Wednesday, 2nd April 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: AWS Singapore; 2 Central Blvd, IOI Central Boulevard East Towers Singapore, Level 5

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🎤 Featured Talks

✅ The Story of a Failed Asian Startup – What Happens When the Tiger Blinks?
Speaker: Steve Tunstall – Director & Owner, Tunstall Associates

Startups are often glamorized as success stories, but what about the ones that didn’t make it? Steve Tunstall, a seasoned entrepreneur and risk expert, takes us through the rise and fall of his insurtech startup, built on AWS in 2017.
From MVP development to regulatory approvals in Singapore and Malaysia, from funding highs to VC drama, and from scaling challenges to leadership conflicts, Steve’s story isn’t just about failure—it’s about lessons learned, resilience, and the brutal realities of startup life. If you’ve ever considered launching your own venture, this is a talk you cannot afford to miss.

✅ The Double-Edged Sword of AI for Cybersecurity
Speaker: Jeremy Snyder – CEO, Firetail

AI is transforming cybersecurity—but is it a friend or foe?
Will AI help us fight off cyber threats, or will it become the ultimate hacking tool? Jeremy Snyder, an expert in cloud security and AI-driven defenses, will break down:
🔹 Recent cyber incidents and how AI played a role
🔹 Ways hackers are already weaponizing AI
🔹 How security teams can use AI responsibly
🔹 The future of AI-driven security strategies
Expect hard-hitting insights, real-world case studies, and a thought-provoking discussion on where AI is leading cybersecurity next.

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🔑 Why Join Us?
🌟 Hear authentic startup stories—the good, bad, and ugly
🌟 Uncover the real dynamics of VC funding and leadership
🌟 Get smart about AI’s role in future-proofing your cybersecurity
🌟 Connect personally with leading founders, experts, and fellow AWS enthusiasts

📸 Kindly note that photographs and recordings captured during the event will be utilized for future promotional activities!

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🚆 Getting to IOI Central Boulevard Towers
By MRT:
🚇 Downtown MRT Station (3-min walk): Take Exit E, walk straight, cross the road to IOI Building, take the escalator to Level 2. The East Tower lobby is on the left.
🚇 Shenton Way MRT Station (5-min walk): Take Exit 3, walk through Asia Square, cross Commerce Street, enter IOI Building, turn left, take the escalator to Level 2. The East Tower lobby is on the left.

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Important Details:
💡 Pro Tip: Arrive early to avoid queues and secure your seat for the sharing sessions!
Additional Highlights:
🍕 Pizza Time: Begin your evening with some delicious pizza at 6:30 PM, courtesy of our generous sponsor, AWS. Vegetarian and halal options will be available.
🍻 Post-Meetup Networking: Stick around for casual networking over drinks. Let’s forge new connections and continue the conversations!
🎁 AWS Swag & Promo Codes: Don’t miss the chance to win exclusive AWS swag and promo codes. Prizes will be drawn for attendees present at the event—so stay till the end!

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Connect with us here!
Meetup: AWS User Group Singapore
Linkedin: AWS User Group Singapore
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nkZagBG
Please reach out to us at [aws.usergroup.singapore@gmail.com](mailto:aws.usergroup.singapore@gmail.com) for collaboration or other enquires!