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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 …

Cherin Tan is redefining the way people live and experience space through her innovative architecture and interior design firm, Laank. What’s your story? During the early days of my career as a student and young professional, I’ve always felt that interior design was commonly steered towards surface aesthetics, a particular …

Varun Madan doesn’t underestimate the taste of raw fruit and veggies. Through his business based in India, he makes salads which are both tasty and filling. What’s your story? I love soil and over the last decade, I have peacefully motor-biked through many cultures and well kept secrets of India, …

Life is never dull for Grant Hall. He works across the globe with many different cultures. Specifically, Grant believes events are a great relationship builder between cultures. He draws on his experience around the world to help businesses develop more sensitive techniques when dealing with different cultures. What’s your story? …

Kate Low aims to perk up your day with her lingerie brand, which she started, as she said, “out of a personal obsession and necessity.” What’s your story? As a digital marketer who has been in this industry for over 10 years, I felt I had to attempt something on …

Janine Teo shares her corporate experience in tech and marketing with the fashion world, helping support fashion and beauty SMEs to grow in the highly competitive world of fashionistas! What’s your story? The entrepreneurial spirit has always been in my blood. I started my first business at 22 in the …

What a ‘gem’ of a business… Loke Huiying is working with her family’s gem and precious stone business, training jewellers across Asia. What’s your story? My name is Loke Huiying. I’m the director of Far East Gem Institute, training more than 1000 jewellers and jewellery professionals around the region, including …

Amie Wang started her fitness business on the playmat next to her kids’ beds. So she thought, why not incorporate exercises into everyday life and play?! What’s your story? Pilates was love-at-first-try for me 15 years ago. Since then, it has been my go-to exercise for strength and flexibility. After …

Find out how this entrepreneur harnesses disruptive technologies and can help solve your information access problems with a Virtual Assistant… What’s your story? I moved to Austria in 2002, after the burst of the .com bubble, to complete a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. After my studies I worked for a …

“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 …