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When Rachel Freeman moved to Singapore in June 2021, she found the thriving fintech scene daunting to navigate. In March 2022, she was introduced to Shiyan Koh, a connection that profoundly shaped her journey. From their very first meeting, Shiyan welcomed Rachel into her salon—a dynamic and uniquely curated group of women leaders in fintech, technology, venture capital, and private equity who gather monthly. This collective dives deep into topics like fundraising, market trends, and overcoming challenges unique to women in fintech. Shiyan's leadership goes beyond bringing them together; she is meticulous in curating the group and guiding conversations to focus on meaningful insights. She also leads a vibrant WhatsApp group where advice flows freely. The relationships forged in this group have been invaluable for networking, personal growth, and broadening perspectives on being a woman leader in fintech. Shiyan successfully created an "old girls network" that is not only supportive but also profoundly impactful in a sector where women are often outnumbered.