
SMU SCIS alumnus Fathurrahman Faizal is the co-founder of SolanaFM, which raised $6.2 million before being acquired by Jupiter Exchange. Now with Ranger Labs, he aims to provide DeFi users centralised exchange speed without losing control. Fathurrahman credits SMU Business Innovations Generator for supporting SolanaFM through online pitching during COVID-19 and helping with local talent acquisition. He also valued mentorship, highlighting its importance for students managing start-ups alongside their studies.