PROGRESIVE. ACCELERATION. CREATIVITY. EMPATHY.

ARTEM PACE is an affiliate company of Artem Ventures, dedicated to strengthening the Malaysian startup ecosystem through founder and leadership development.

2024

company founded

300+

Hours of Workshops

200+

Startups Supported

>30%

Women Entrepreneurs

We work with startups, entrepreneurs, and organisations to equip them with practical skills, leadership capabilities, and real-world insight needed to build sustainable, growth-oriented companies.

Our programmes go beyond bootcamps. ARTEM PACE designs and delivers founder bootcamps, accelerator programmes, leadership retreats, and executive leadership training, each tailored to address the real challenges faced at different stages of growth—from early-stage fundamentals to scaling and organisational leadership.

By bringing together subject matter experts, industry practitioners, professional trainers, and founders, we create structured environments for learning, peer exchange, and long-term collaboration.

Our commitment is national and long-term, with programmes delivered across Malaysia and an expanding footprint each year to support founders and leaders where they are building.

Our Belief

Ecosystems are not built by events alone. They are built through repeated, high-quality execution — founders learning from founders, guided by practitioners who have been there.

MEET THE TEAM

The team behind the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of ARTEM PACE initiatives

Nadhirah Mustafa
General Manager

Nadhirah has over 10 years of experience leading large-scale entrepreneurship and digital adoption programs across Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region. Formerly with StartupMalaysia, she managed a diverse portfolio of national and regional initiatives—including bootcamps, accelerators, and grassroots capacity-building programs—that have directly impacted more than 30,000 individuals and businesses. 

Gowri Krishnan
Marketing & Communications

As Head of Marketing and Communications, Gowri oversees the firm’s brand strategy, content development, and stakeholder communications. She also supports early-stage startups by sharing her expertise in crafting narratives and storytelling, conducts pitching clinics, and assists in delivering ecosystem-building initiatives under Artem PACE.

Foo Xin Yi
Senior Project Lead

A Senior Project Lead at Artem Ventures, Xin Yi’s strategic leadership has empowered countless entrepreneurs to achieve breakthrough growth and scale successfully. With unwavering commitment to innovation, Xin Yi designs comprehensive capacity-building programs that bridge the gap between early-stage ambition and market execution.

Nicole See
Project Lead

Nicole is the Project Lead at Artem PACE where she coordinates the firm's projects, events, and partnerships, ensuring smooth execution and meaningful outcomes. With experience across corporate, training, and community settings, she brings strong organizational skills and a collaborative approach to every initiative.