The Young SEAkers

What The Young SEAkers does

The Young SEAkers (TYS) is a Singapore-headquartered non-profit organization founded in 2020 that develops ASEAN-China-savvy youth leaders aged 16–28 through experiential programs. The organization operates a portfolio of six flagships: SEAkers Go! (cross-border immersive learning journeys with company visits and cultural exploration), SEAkers Meal & Mingle (informal networking over meals with regional professionals), SEAkers in Dialogue (expert-led forums with regional movers and shakers), TYS Curriculum Workshops (institutional workshops organized around five pillars: economic cooperation, regionalism and IR, identity politics, sustainable development, and culture and heritage), TYS Overseas Learning Journeys (tailored cross-border educational trips), and TYS Out-of-Classroom Programmes (Meet-the-Insider sessions and informal exchange events). TYS also maintains a pan-regional delivery network of 11 local chapters across all 10 ASEAN countries and China, supported by 120+ volunteers and 30+ institutional partners including ASEAN Foundation, ASEAN University Network, Singapore Management University, National University of Singapore, Hwa Chong Institution, Temasek Junior College, and the Singapore National Youth Council. Since founding, TYS states it has impacted 2,200+ ASEAN youths and organized 50+ programs.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit construct. Individual ASEAN youth membership is free and acts as a community-building and pipeline layer; program pricing for institutions is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The organization reports 20+ paid projects completed for schools and corporations, which represent its institutional revenue stream, alongside a single disclosed capital event — a SGD 50,000 grant from the Singapore National Youth Council's Youth Action Challenge received in 2021. Operating costs are largely absorbed by a volunteer base of 120+ individuals, with a small paid headquarters team of approximately eight people (a Chief of Staff and six Heads of Department covering People & Culture, External Relations, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Product Operations, Operations, and Strategy) under co-founders Calvin Wee, Lee Zi Xin, and Chua Shion. The underlying technology footprint is minimal: no proprietary software, app, API, or AI/ML capabilities, with the digital presence limited to a Wix-hosted website and standard social media channels. TYS's core technology is therefore its human network, programmatic curriculum, and chapter infrastructure rather than any software platform.

Name

The Young SEAkers

Legal name

The Young SEAkers

Website

https://theyoungseakers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Young SEAkers is a Singapore-based non-profit founded in 2020 that develops ASEAN-China-savvy youth leaders aged 16–28 through experiential learning journeys, dialogue sessions, networking events, and institutional workshops, delivered across chapters in 11 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development & Education Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Youth leadership development
• ASEAN-China programs
• Experiential learning programs
• Cross-cultural education
• Youth community engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: TYS secured a SGD 50,000 grant from the Singapore National Youth Council's Youth Action Challenge in 2021, representing early-stage funding for organizational operations.
2. Institutional Program Fees: TYS generates revenue through paid programs offered to schools and corporations, including curriculum workshops, overseas learning journeys, and out-of-classroom experiences. They mention completing 20+ paid projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Young SEAkers (TYS) is a regional non-profit organization that delivers experiential youth development programs focused on building ASEAN-China cross-border competencies. Its core offerings include immersive learning journeys (SEAkers Go!), networking sessions (SEAkers Meal & Mingle), expert dialogue forums (SEAkers in Dialogue), institutional curriculum workshops, out-of-classroom programmes, and tailored overseas learning journeys. Programs are delivered through 11 local chapters across ASEAN countries and China, with free membership for individual youths aged 16-28 and paid programs for schools, universities, and corporate clients.

Product overview

The Young SEAkers operates a unified portfolio of youth development programs focused on ASEAN-China awareness. The core offerings include SEAkers Go! (immersive learning journeys), SEAkers Meal & Mingle (networking sessions), and SEAkers in Dialogue (expert dialogue forums), complemented by institutional programs: TYS Curriculum Workshops, TYS Out-of-Classroom Programmes, and TYS Overseas Learning Journeys. These offerings collectively provide cross-border exposure, cultural immersion, and leadership development for ASEAN youths aged 16-28.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEAkers Go!: Cross-border immersive ASEAN & China learning journeys with company visits, cultural exploration, and dialogue sessions.
• SEAkers Meal & Mingle
• SEAkers in Dialogue
• TYS Curriculum Workshops
• TYS Overseas Learning Journeys
• TYS Out-of-Classroom Programmes

Products and services

• SEAkers Go! Immersive ASEAN and China learning journeys featuring company visits, cultural exploration, dialogue sessions, and networking with regional youth leaders. Targeted at SEAkers community members and institutional clients.
• SEAkers Meal & Mingle Networking sessions over meals with like-minded youths and working professionals, featuring cultural appreciation and knowledge exchange centered on ASEAN and China cuisines. Targeted at individual youth members and working professionals.
• SEAkers in Dialogue Engaging dialogue sessions connecting youth with regional experts, featuring formal discussions on ASEAN-China topics, inspiration from industry leaders, and networking opportunities. Targeted at SEAkers community and broader youth audience.
• TYS Curriculum Workshops Interactive workshops for schools and corporations covering five curriculum pillars: economic cooperation, regionalism and international relations, identity politics, sustainable development, and culture and heritage. Targeted at educational institutions and corporate clients (paid).
• TYS Out-of-Classroom Programmes Activities outside traditional classroom settings including Meet-the-Insider sessions with industry experts and Meal & Mingle informal networking events. Targeted at institutional clients (schools and corporations).
• TYS Overseas Learning Journeys Tailored overseas learning experiences to ASEAN countries and China featuring pre-trip briefings, corporate visits, cultural experiences, and people-to-people exchanges. Targeted at educational institutions and corporate clients (paid).

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASEAN FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as a trusted partner on TYS's website, indicating collaboration on ASEAN youth development initiatives.
• AUN (ASEAN University Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered university network supporting ASEAN higher education collaboration and youth development.
• SMU (Singapore Management University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore university partner for youth programs and academic collaboration.
• HCI (Hwa Chong Institution)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore pre-university college partner for educational programs.
• NUS (National University of Singapore)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore university partner for youth development initiatives.
• TJC (Temasek Junior College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore junior college partner for educational outreach.
• AYEC (ASEAN Youth Evangelists Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASEAN youth development organization partner.
• KinobiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth skills platform partner featured in TYS's partner ecosystem.
• Bamboo BuildersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in TYS's trusted network.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheYoungSEAkers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-young-seakers
• Instagraminstagram.com/helloseakers
• Xx.com/SeakersKH

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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