RAISE and Linnovate Partners, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Venture Capital Association (HKVCA), successfully hosted an exclusive luncheon talk on October 14, 2025, gathering more than 60 senior executives and industry professionals at the China Club in Central, Hong Kong.
The event, titled “Beyond the Hype: The Rise of AI and Its Real Impact on Fund Operational Efficiency,” provided a critical forum for the private capital community to move past theoretical discussions and focus on the practical implementation of Artificial Intelligence.
The session was headlined by a presentation from Henry Lin, Founder and CEO of RAISE and Linnovate Partners. Henry presented on “The Practical AI Stack,” offering a detailed blueprint of how leading funds are systematically deploying AI to automate core operational functions. He moved beyond concept to showcase the tangible technology layers that are delivering efficiency and competitive advantage today.
The presentation served as a strategic deep dive, focusing specifically on the transformation of mid-to-back office operations. Henry addressed the fundamental questions on every leader’s mind, exploring who will drive this technological change within organizations and how finance and operational teams must evolve their skill sets and structures to harness the power of AI effectively.
In his concluding remarks, Henry urged attendees to view AI not as a mere technological arms race, but as a strategic imperative. “Success will be determined by purposeful integration and execution, not just the technology itself,” he stated, encouraging firms to immediately begin planning their adoption roadmaps with a clear focus on value creation.
This HKVCA luncheon served as a critical forum for knowledge exchange, cementing Hong Kong’s role as a forward-thinking financial center and providing attendees with a clear, practical path toward AI integration.
