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Travelling the world lead Darren to his entrepreneurial destiny, a tech business in Asia. What’s your story? I was programming from an early age and not terribly academic. At 16 I left a laborious college IT course to get a full time job in web development. These were the days …

Originally from Germany, Karena has had a strong connection to Asia. From completing her studies to starting her corporate career and her family, she has now settled in HK and pioneered her first start-up. Where to next for this young woman? What’s your story? The short version: I am an …

Daniel Soh believes making a social impact is key when starting a venture. Using his teaching experience, he has chosen to set up a business which streamlines online learning experiences. What’s your story? I believe that a profit entity started out with a clear vision to create a social impact …

A self-taught fashion designer, Jaren Ho is now designing classy, yet casual cruise wear.   What’s your story? A self taught designer with no design background, I left Nanyang Technological University in 2005 after studying civil engineering for two years to pursue my dream. I started my own line of …

Serving customers a “whole notch better!” Luke Chong has a ‘sizzling hot’ retail business based in Singapore. What’s your story? During my first year stint in NUS Overseas Colleges, Stockholm, I travelled extensively throughout Europe and came across many innovative and creative products. To me, back in 2008, the gifts …

According to entrepreneur, Nick Gan, “we’re at the cusp of a multi-year fintech wave in Asia..” Find out more here… What’s your story? I started my career in finance and spent many years in the corporate world in a number of roles within credit, equities and investments. However, I always …

For Ginny as a doula, her business is an extension of herself. What’s your story? I was an unwed mom at the age of 23 and found my life calling as a doula. What excites you most about your industry? It’s not so much about my industry. What excites me …

Hard work and passion has led Peiru Tao’s wedding business to be the market leader. What’s your story? A valedictorian with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Chartered Financial Analyst, I started my corporate career as a Management Associate in Citi, followed by a private equity fund, managing projects …

“While Singapore is no Silicon Valley, co-creation and ideation are happening all over the city state..” What’s your story? If you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behind My life as a career journalist and communicator has been driven by the above idea and has taken me far away from my …

I have twice had the privilege to go and present at Noritaka’s event ‘Chaos Asia’.  As the name suggests, it is chaotic, eclectic, but a lot of fun. What’s your story? In 2012, I came to Singapore and set up two companies called Diixi and Yourwifi. My mission is to …