This millennial’s startup raised $120 million. He reveals what helped him succeed — and says it’s ‘more crucial’ than hard work

SMU alumnus Desmond Lim, Co-Founder and CEO of Workstream, a platform for HR, payroll, and hiring in the hourly workforce, has raised about $120 million. He spoke about his humble beginnings, startup journey, and emphasised the importance of finding one's true calling over merely working hard.