How Two Leaders Are Using Capital to Drive Real Change

What happens when two leaders from different industries come together with a shared mission to create a positive impact? In this episode of TiE Talks, I sit down with Maya Hari, CEO of Terrascope, and Michelle Cheo, CEO and Vice Chair of Mewah Group. Both are seasoned leaders who combine their deep business expertise with a passion for climate tech, health, and empowering small business owners. We explore their journey, how they turned shared values into a joint investing initiative, and the ways they’re making a difference through smart capital. Tune in now!

Discussion Points: How Two Leaders Are Using Capital to Drive Real Change

• The Magic of Impact and Smart Capital – How do you bring together purpose and profit?
• A Dinner Conversation that Sparked a Movement – What happens when two passionate minds meet?
• Can Operators Be Better Investors? A bold claim that challenges the norm!
• The Secret Ingredient of Smart Capital – What truly sets smart capital apart from the rest?
• The Power of Trust in Partnerships – How do Maya and Michelle keep their partnership strong and productive?
• Can Rechargeable Batteries Save the Planet? Could a simple battery change the world?
• Impact Investing: More Than Just Money – Is financial return enough? 
• Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers with Impact – What’s holding women founders back?

Our Guest: Michelle Cheo

Deputy Chairperson, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of Mewah International Inc.

Ms Michelle Cheo is the Deputy Chairperson, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of Mewah International Inc. She joined the Group in 2003 and is responsible for the formulation and execution of overall strategy of the Group, business development, project execution, corporate risk and factory operations. Since joining the Group, Ms Cheo has been instrumental in expanding the supply chain of the Group, including acquiring and building additional refineries in multiple locations, expanding the premium speciality oils business, entering the biodiesel business and dairy sector. Prior to this, she was at ExxonMobil from 1997 to 2003 in the US and Singapore.