This article has been contributed by Bronwyn Reid | Entrepreneur Insights Series Almost every small business owner starts their business venture with the hope of eventually landing a big-name company as a client. Instead of constantly chasing leads and having a “feast or famine” bank account, your new contract will …
Read More »Darryl Ng – Founder of Calibrate Academy
A crucial question from his father took Darryl Ng away from a formless life to a high achieving sales career which led to him forming a company dedicated to helping others ‘make profits with purpose’. What’s your story? My father has been an entrepreneur all my life, though since his business …
Read More »TERENCE TAN, Director
Terence Tan’s frustration with life in a major bank led him to start a business transforming others lives as well as his own. What’s your story? I have an accounting degree and a post grad in finance and I was working with a major bank. It was a great job …
Read More »SUDHA THIAGARAJAN, Founder & Director
A childhood admiration of success and a love of beauty were the inspirations for Sudha Thiagarajan’s beauty and bridal businesses. What’s your story? Since I was young, I have admired successful people and had a curiosity as to what drives them to be successful. Being a person who is passionate …
Read More »KAUMUDI GODA, Chief Operating Officer
After a career in law and in business development and change management, award winning public speaker Kaumudi Goda’s commitment to diversity and inclusion led to her founding several companies promoting those aims. What’s your story? I am the Chief Operating Officer for MetaMind Training; Co-Chair for KeyNote; and Co Founder …
Read More »Robert Barratt – Founder of Quantitiv
Despite the success of his foray into being a restaurateur, Robert Barratt used his 20 years experience in the construction industry to found an online B2B marketplace for its professionals. What’s your story? Born and raised in the northeast of England, I’m a Chartered Surveyor who made the jump to Asia …
Read More »VINZ LOW, Founder and Muay Thai instructor
Not everyone could go from being an accountant to an accredited Muay Thai instructor, but Vinz Low has. What’s your story? I am an accountant turned Muay Thai Instructor. My dad had a traffic accident when I was 7 years old and I have been made stronger by the adversities of …
Read More »David Tanner – Founder and CEO CBD Hong Kong
What’s your story? I was born and grew up in Hong Kong. I went to University in Australia studying Outdoor Education. With the goal learning how to be a good group leader and facilitate experiences so people can learn more about the environment, themselves and how they interact with others and …
Read More »RYAN LOW, Associate branch director
The early death of his mother led Ryan Low to a career in real estate aiming to help people leave the rat race. What’s your story? I came from a broken family where my dad left when I was young. My mother struggled with 3 jobs to bring me up …
Read More »Aigul Safiullina – Founder at Respira Breathwork
Experiencing first hand the benefits of focusing on her breathing led Aigul Safiullina to give up her job as an events organiser and start in the wellness industry with a focus on breathwork. What’s your story? I used to work in a quite fast paced and stressful environment, organizing events and …
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