Bullied at school for not being able to speak confidently, Karen Foo came through her personal trials to become a confident motivational speaker. What's your story? I was always the quietest student in school and bullied because of it. Some teachers and relatives wondered what was wrong with me because I was …
Prashant saw a need to improve retail logistics in Singapore. He founded blu, an emerging start-up specializing in retail technology and logistics. What's your story? The potential of e-commerce is huge. By 2022, the number of online shoppers in Singapore is expected to reach 4.4 million, according to Statista. By 2025, the …
Uma is an award-winning personal & business coach specialised in transformational coaching. She helps her clients to overcome challenges and achieve a holistic lifestyle. What's your story? iBeyondBliss Personal & Corporate Wellness Wellness was born out of my self-need for a personalised and accessible natural way to balance my emotions, reduce stress, …
Edallianz is an Educational business found by Eric Lim, in Singapore, providing learning platforms for students. What's your story? I spent 12 years in a technology business before I started two education companies in Singapore. One company deals with children’s fitness and the other organises events to equip parents with the right …
Tired of working for others, Anna Ratala founded Slush Singapore, to bring together the leading actors in the global tech ecosystem to accelerate the growth of startups. What's your story? A Finnish girl living in Singapore, an entrepreneur with my heart and soul. My journey in Singapore started in corporate sales and …
With start-up culture’s rise in popularity, insight and transparency around the conditions that produce successful innovations are talked about more than ever. One of the more popular trends we have adopted from the startup world is the notion of ‘embracing failure.’ Fail fast. Fail often. Failure is not only an …
(Women on Top in Tech is a series about Women Founders, CEOs, and Leaders in technology. It aims to amplify and bring to the fore diversity in leadership in technology.) Theresa is the Founder & CEO of Play2Lead, a gamified microlearning and micropractices platform that helps teams unlock their full potential …
With a passion for fundraising, Richard Giam found Rainmakerz Pte Ltd, exclusive business growth and fundraising advisory firm that services organisations, business owners, investors and entrepreneurs in Singapore. What's your story? In September 2017, I quit my 5 figure monthly income corporate fundraising job to start my own company Rainmakerz Pte Ltd …
Founded by Hong Kong-based Helene Ang, KBEN & HOL preserves the highly skilled artisanship of traditional Cambodian weaving. What's your story? After working many years in corporate marketing in large multinational companies, I wanted to pursue my passion for creating artisanal textiles and handcrafted goods. Many people might not be aware that Cambodia …
A business model helps to clarify a company’s main purpose, such as who they’re serving, how they help, and how the company can sustain its operations. A business model is distinctly different from an organization’s strategy, which typically addresses product, pricing, and marketing decisions. A formal business plan, however, may …
