Kent is the Founder and CEO of Invade, a creative space activation company and place-making business with a vision to create spaces of potential. Since 2010, his team has built a strong regional ecosystem of 40,000 retail start-ups, F&B concepts and worked with over 200 landlords. With over 9 years of experience in events and retail management, and collaborations spanning across Southeast Asia, the team has developed successful IP brands such as Fleawhere, Makers’ Market, Artbox, Shilin and Mox.

He envisions Somerset Belt as a platform for youths to showcase their talents and creativity, and a space where they can draw inspirations from. He hopes to engage the youths through curated activations at Somerset Belt, and offer them space and solutions to grow their business.