Mandala Club and Montblanc present: How luxury writing meets entrepreneurship.
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In an era dominated by digital speed, the humble pen remains a powerful tool for clarity, creativity, and leadership. This conversation brings together Dr. Felix Obschonka, Director of New Technologies at Montblanc, and Michelle Koh, Co-founder of SAYA, moderated by Bobby Tonelli, to explore how handwriting continues to shape modern entrepreneurship while bridging seamlessly into the digital age.
From Montblanc’s journey of craftsmanship to its innovative Digital Paper, the panel explores why the tactile act of writing still matters—and how it can fuel the entrepreneurial mind. Michelle will share how handwritten ideas and sketches have sparked pivotal moments in her journey building Southeast Asia’s next wave of brand leaders. Felix will reveal Montblanc’s vision of merging analogue emotion with digital efficiency, unpacking the science behind handwriting, creativity, and leadership.
Together, they’ll trace how tools—whether pen, notebook, or Digital Paper—help entrepreneurs slow down, think deeply, and turn fleeting thoughts into lasting impact.
Montblanc Digital Paper marks a new chapter in the Maison's tradition of thoughtful innovation: a refined digital space designed for those who value the quiet clarity of handwriting. It allows users to write, sketch, and annotate with precision, merging analogue emotion with digital efficiency.
Light refreshments will be available. At the end of the session, Mandala Club will present a Montblanc Digital Paper to one participating member during the evening's interactive segment.
Meet the speakers
Dr. Felix Obschonka
Director, New Technologies, Montblanc
Dr. Felix Obschonka leads Montblanc’s New Technologies division, where he shapes the future of writing through innovation rooted in heritage. With academic credentials spanning INSEAD, Free University of Berlin, London Business School, and TU Berlin, Felix has built his career at the intersection of technology and luxury. Since joining Montblanc in 2014, he has steered the strategic evolution of the Maison’s technology initiatives.
Michelle Koh
Co-founder & Business Designer, SAYA
Michelle Koh is the co-founder of SAYA, the growth engine powering Southeast Asia’s next generation of brand leaders. A business designer with an eye for spotting what’s next—brands, products, or people—she has built in-house agencies for global players and redefined how creative businesses grow. At SAYA, she helps the region’s most promising brands find their edge through strategy, growth, and design-led thinking.
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