Shangrila Farms, providing top quality, sustainably grown coffee, honey and cosmetics to SE Asia. A social enterprise inspired cooperative of Yunnan farmers that helps low-income primary producers reach larger markets and build sustainable livelihoods. What’s your story? Shangrila Farms started when my family and I came across a co-op of …
Read More »Mark Wolf, Owner of Royal Asia Company
From the wilds of Oregon to the chaos of Bangkok, see how Mark Wolf is bringing the best of a bespoke real-estate service from the US to Asia and at the same time setting up venture capital clubs. What’s your story? I grew up poor in the state of Oregon …
Read More »Nadia Lambrechts, Founder of 40 Weeks
From corporate HR high roller, Nadia’s invested in herself and is busy bringing baby planning to Asia. She demonstrates how 40 Weeks of proper preparation can empower women to embrace the changes that motherhood and childbirth present. What’s your story? I’ve always been a corporate career type of lady …
Read More »Avinaash Venkatasubramanian, Founder of ATOM
How a broad, expatriated Asian upbringing has channeled one young undergrad to step out and launch his own electronic product and business. What’s your story? Born in India, I moved to Hong Kong at just 7 months old and lived my early teenage years in Dubai for 6 years. Currently, …
Read More »Paul MacAndrew, Country Manager of Regus Singapore
I seem to spend more time in Regus offices then I do in my own. We have all our Board meetings there, plus holding seminars and taking over small offices when our team expands for events. It is great to have a partner that is so versatile and easy to …
Read More »Justin Gregory, CEO of DOCTOR URSO's Fitness & Wellbeing
What’s your story? I graduated with a doctorate (DPhil) in Anthropology/Cognitive Psychology from Oxford University in 2013. A funded triple-blue athlete, I was also on the British judo squad 2007-08 & 2008-09. I left my position as Assistant Research Professor to start a business in what I envisioned to be …
Read More »Adeline Tan, Owner of LINS Smooodees
How adversity and revenge provided the impetus to begin a path of healing and social change, with a splash of green goodness! What’s your story? I started my first venture at the age of 18 out of “revenge”. I was shortchanged by my first official client and decided I should …
Read More »Gary Tho, Owner & Founder of Chiro Works Family & Sports Clinic
What’s your story? Chiropractic helped my dad, who suffered from severe debilitating back pain that left him flat on his back unable to move. I had recurring knee and ankle injuries while representing Australia in Badminton. It was during that time decided that I wanted to be in healthcare to …
Read More »Joy Menzies, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Destination Spa Management (DSM)
I have known Joy since I started drinking in her bars many many years ago. She is insanely well connected and was always willing to introduce me as a young entrepreneur to others that could help me on my way. I look forward to seeing her new business grow around …
Read More »Ivy Low, Director of WhiteAngel Caregivers Consultancy
What’s your story? Like any nurses, I love to poke into the lives of vulnerable people. Not because we are bullies but for the fact this group of folks needs the most support , love and attention. I started being immersed in the Nursing industry about 14 years old ago …
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