Krista Goon 
It was just a dinner that I started with, not necessarily with the intention of turning it into a business, but really starting to plant the seeds of that community and understand the needs of women like me. So it happened very organically through that process of me orienting towards the things that really matter … Read more
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I lived overseas for quite a long time and sometimes we learn about the trends and styles of new tourism products through our international friends. My friends from Singapore and France were the ones who told me that dental treatment in Vietnam is very cheap and they have a number of friends going to Vietnam … Read more
I grew up in a traditional Pacific Island household, I went to church and I pushed the boundaries with my outfits. I always got in trouble from my mom. Too short, too revealing, too much cleavage, not enough clothing. But I wasn’t trying to challenge my mom. I just really loved fashion, not knowing that … Read more
Two years after opening the studio, I had to close it because we were barely getting by. Actually I told everybody the reason for closing was that I wanted location freedom which was true but it wasn’t the full truth. The other reason for closing was that we were struggling so much financially and that … Read more
We started off by having a so-called “office” in the smallest room of our apartment. We thought the idea could work but we were wrong because when our suppliers and customers came to our office, they were shocked because they saw my eldest son, a baby then, playing in the hall! eleen chan Today’s episode … Read more
It started with that where it was like I asked people to pay me something like $300 and I will do anything export-related that you need me to do. So basically I am at your beck and call, but you have to pay me [to settle your compliance problems]. Anna Melissa Nava Today’s episode is … Read more
When I just arrived here in Asia, people were telling me that I had to invest $50,000 in one startup. No, you don’t. That’s a little bit old school, I have to say. And right now with the current technologies, with the way you can organize finances, you can already invest with as little as … Read more
As an angel investor, typically you come in pretty early in startup. With Epic Angels, you would only invest $1000 or even $5,000 per startup. So you invest small amounts and you’re there really to help that ecosystem to the next level. maaike doyer The first episode of Season 6 is in conjunction with International … Read more
We are back this year with Season 6 and what a line-up of heartfelt stories we have for you. This coming Friday, we start with a two-part episode in conjunction with International Women’s Day that features Maaike Doyer, founder and managing partner of Epic Angels, an angel investor network in Singapore. This two-parter episode was … Read more