Sharing knowledge to develop business web
An article by SMU alumnus Nurul Amani Ahmad Nizari explained that a group of business partners has joined forces to offer technology courses to equip young people with knowledge of the 21st century such as technology-based coding and entrepreneurship.
'Spend what's left after saving, not vice versa'
SMU alumna and entrepreneur Teh Li Rong has never been intimidated by hostile workplaces or the risk of going it alone in business. That drive to achieve financial independence led her into a career as a derivatives trader after graduating with a bachelor's degree in business management in 2007.
Bak kwa popcorn: Singaporean start-up launches new locally-inspired range
SMU alumnus Zac Chua, Founder and CEO of The Kettle Gourmet, conceptualised the idea of creating popcorn with new and exciting flavours such as Teh Tarik while he was studying at SMU.
How better pricing is driving companies to introduce single-origin chocolates and beverages
SMU post-graduate alumnus Kausshal Dugarr, founder of Teabox, sells a wide variety of Indian and Nepali teas in 113 countries. Founded in 2012, Teabox has raised around $13 million in equity funding, mostly from Accel Partners, and counts Ratan Tata among its investors.
Roses to spread peace
SMU alumnus Mohamed Irshad, the founder of SMU’s Islamic Business and Finance Society, felt that negative feelings arising from growing anti-Muslim sentiments in the West should be countered with symbols of love and peace.
Journey of two SMU student entrepreneurs
In a recent interview with MoneyFM 89.3, SMU student entrepreneurs Nicholas Han, Co-Founder of Schaffen Watches and Kevin Toh, Co-Founder and CEO of Hatchme shared their experience of how they got started on their business ventures.
Local-flavoured popcorn selling well
While studying at SMU, SMU alumnus Zac Chua’s love for popcorn inspired him and a friend to experiment with different popcorn flavours when they realised that the local market only offered the sweet and salted versions.
Chinese factoring market set to grow to over USD 3tr in size
SMU alumnus and Chairman of Sheng Ye Capital Jeff Tung commented on the growth of the factoring market in China.
He singlehandedly tutors 200 students a year – Rewards good grades with air tickets, iPads
Eugene Toh is a Singaporean tutor and founder of Economics at TuitionGenius tuition centre. He recently graduated from SMU with a Master’s degree in Economics.
Singaporean duo win British award for young leaders
SMU alumnus Oon Tian Sern and now Founder and Chief Executive of Acceset, has been named as one of the two winners of the fourth and final Queen’s Young Leaders Award.