It won’t be long before I drown if thrown into a swimming pool. Yes. I can’t swim to save my life. Yet, I have had the privilege of being the captain of one of world’s largest ships; that was 30 years ago when I was in my early 30’s. Face …
Read More »5 Reasons You should Forecast More Frequently in Unprecedented Times – Tim Gray
Supply chains crisscross the globe and bring together goods, technology, people, innovation, training, and investment to manufacture products that most people couldn’t access, or afford to buy, a few decades ago. Supply chains form the backbone of the global economy. And when times are good and a company’s supply chains …
Read More »6 Things You Should Know Before You Pitch to a Big Customer
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 »Sabarudin Hashim, Chief Growth Officer of RenoTalk
RenoTalk is a renovation and interior design review site for property owners in Singapore to talk and engage on renovation matters. What’s your story? I started out as a digital marketing adviser for SMEs (small-to-medium enterprise) and startups. One of the clients that I advised was in the home renovation …
Read More »Tim Wekezer, Co-Founder & CEO of Waitrr
Tim grew up in the restaurant business and created a strong bond with the industry. Solving the pain points of restaurant owners is his personal mission. What’s your story? I grew up in Germany and attended Hotelschool The Hague, a hospitality-oriented business school in The Hague, Netherlands (Bachelor of Business …
Read More »Nicholas Lim, Business Development of Eatsy
Nicholas Lim started Eatsy, a food and beverage app, with an old friend over a meal of sushi… What’s your story? After 4 years in Singtel serving corporate clients, and with the big three O (30 years old) looming, I could no longer hold back my desire to do something …
Read More »Shaun Heng, Founder of Eatsy
Shaun Heng founded Eatsy, a collaborative dining app that allows diners to order, pay and split their bill, and they are rewarded with cashback after each meal. What’s your story? I started out in investment banking – an industry that I fought hard to enter since my NUS days, doing …
Read More »Alix O’Hara, CEO of Mashblox
Alix set up Mashblox to help overcome the ever-rising obesity problem facing our developed countries today. What’s your story? I have a rough background. I started this journey with my first company Mashblox while homeless less than 2 years ago after my ex-employers did a spectacular job of convincing me …
Read More »Cassandra Riene Tan, Founder of BITSY
Cassandra Tan’s enterprise, BITSY was actualised after leaving the corporate advertising world behind her. What’s your story? It has been a pretty long journey to where I am today. While growing up, I’ve always wanted to run my own business; perhaps it’s from the influence and culture of my family …
Read More »Jordan Campbell, Managing Director of Verve International
Jordan Campbell runs Verve, one of China’s most exciting event agencies. What’s your story? I’m from Scotland, but have been brought up in various countries around the world, before coming to China over 10 years ago. I run Verve, one of greater China’s most exciting event and activation agencies. What …
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