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Nicolas Vanhove setup TUTOROO after travelling and connecting with people from all across the world. What’s your story? My name is Nicolas Vanhove. I am a 29-year-old French entrepreneur established in Singapore, a sales coach and founder of a marketplace that connects people with native in-person language tutors near them. …

Carlos Wang’s tech experience led him to set up his business Slasify, which creates a virtual workforce for entrepreneurs. What’s your story? I’ve pictured how my future would be ever since I was a student. I wished that I could do something meaningful in my life. I aspire to contribute …

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 …

Bernard Tan created ReCactus, a social platform which allows users to record, watch, connect and share commentary on different video content. What’s your story? I’m a 3rd-culture kid from Australia. I grew up appreciating Malaysian Laksa from Dad, Hong Kong Har-Gau from Mum and good-ole Aussie meat-pies from school. Hence, …

John Winning started as a salesman. He ended up in the family business and from there he set up his own online retail business, Appliances Online. What’s your story? When I finished high school I went straight into the workforce and took a job as a door-to-door salesman. One year …

Kerrie Phipps coaches leaders and entrepreneurs, writes books and supports others on their journeys through life. What’s your story? Growing up on a farm in Australia, I knew that people were always welcome; that if we met someone on the side of the road, they’d most likely be coming home …

Jacqueline Ng studied numerology which lead her to setting up her own business – Your Number, Your Profile, Your Destiny. 以人为本，以数为善 What’s your story? I started learning numerology during my dark period. It was a time when I lost everything, including my pride, confidence and money. I had to face …

Joelle Pang saw the opportunity to disrupt retail and started her first venture, Dressabelle, a leading online fashion platform that caters to professional women. What’s your story? I’m an energetic and empathetic entrepreneur and market launcher from Singapore, and also a passionate advocate of women empowerment in the workplace. With …

Julian Lee is using AI to unlock intelligent home automation systems. What’s your story? I’m Julian, the founder and CEO of Ambi Labs. Born in Singapore, grew up in Hong Kong, studied in the UK, before working in Singapore, Hong Kong, and (briefly) in KL, Beijing and Taipei. I studied …

This young entrepreneur was up against it all when he set up his pet friendly tea and coffee house. What’s your story? From noob to champion, through hard work and a desire to learn. 6 years ago I started a pet friendly cafe without any skills or experience in the …