Raymond Lim’s journey from gambler to entrepreneur was not easy but has been successful. What’s your story? My path underwent a profound metamorphosis from compulsive gambler to accomplished entrepreneur. Once entranced by casino games and lotteries, I plunged into debt. Commencing as a bartender, I confronted formidable financial strains, but …
Read More »Jeffrey Liew – Founder of Sapphire Windows
Unable to find a product for personal use, Jeffrey Liew created a business to ensure that no-one else had that problem. What’s your story? In 1988, while constructing my home, I sought quality windows. Memories of uPVC windows’ insulation from my late 70s Toronto university days surfaced. Curiously, Singapore lacked …
Read More »Sekayi Mutambirwa – Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder of Blam Retail
Inspired by a grandmother who had died before she was born, Sekayi Mutambirwa has refused to accept the cultural norms of the society she grew up in. What’s your story? I started my career in IT management consulting, travelling around Europe leading digital transformation projects in banks. I also angel …
Read More »Faris Alami – CEO of ISM and Connecting Dots Globally
Faris Alami’s journey from refugee to CEO has given him the insight to be able to help others on their journeys. What’s your story? In August of 1990, I was just the 18-year-old son of Palestinian refugees awaiting to apply for a visa at the Canadian embassy in Kuwait. But …
Read More »Keith Kantor – Founder and CEO of namedprogram.com
Keith Kantor has applied many of the skills he learned in the Marine Corps to business and added a few more he has learned along the way. What’s your story? After graduating college I joined the USMC as an Officer in 1976 and stayed mostly through the reserves for 40 …
Read More »David Brooks – Founder & Managing Director of DHB Consulting
Always alert to the potential for change, David Brooks uses his expertise to help other companies. What’s your story? A consultant with significant financial services experience developing and implementing comprehensive business improvement solutions. Thought leadership skills gained by experience and through coaching leadership training and development programs. Consulting experience includes …
Read More »Ai Li Zhang – Founder of Kuko Beauty
Despite much discouragement Ai Li Zhang persisted with her belief in the virtue of Traditional Chines Medicine in skin care and turned it into a business. What’s your story? I, an expert in beauty, have been devoted to skincare research since age 18 and have always maintained excellent skin. However, …
Read More »Ramesh Nair – Founder of The Mindspring
Experiencing serious illness was the trigger for Ramesh Nair to pursue his long held passion to help others achieve. What’s your story? I am a former technology executive with 30+ yrs of experience who has previously led large business units to deliver large scale transformation programs for F500 organisations. Most …
Read More »Ronawati Wongso – CEO Rantai Breakthrough Consulting
Ronawati Wongso’s intense focus on adding value to the companies she has served has led to her success as a finance business leader. What’s your story? With 30 years of extensive experience, including two decades as a CFO across diverse sectors, I have carved a remarkable career as a finance …
Read More »John Kettley – Mentor & Serial entrepreneur
John Kettley uses his experiences as an entrepreneur to mentor others. What’s your story? I gained my credentials as a serial entrepreneur from having built 7 x companies from idea to 6-8 figure exits. My companies sold products and services to some of the biggest brands in the world across …
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