Former data analyst creates AI tutor for schoolchildren
Jotham Goh (BBM 2016) launched The Wise Otter in April 2025, after quitting his data analyst job in 2024 and revisiting his childhood dream of having an on-demand artificial intelligence (AI) tutor.
She doesn't scramble for housing or compete for KPIs; instead, she's using board games to achieve her ‘Singapore dream'
Lianhe Zaobao featured Theresa Syn (BBM 2017) who transformed her “life goal” into objectives in her satirical card game The Singapore Dream, humorously poking fun at Singaporeans’ “standardised ideal life.”
Employment agency for persons with disabilities – profitable from Year 2 while doing good
Shaun Tan (MITB 2013) and Anders Tan (BSc IS 2013), together with Arudra Vangal, founded Inclus in 2018 with the vision of creating an end-to-end integrated disability employment services outfit run on a social enterprise model – generating revenue while doing good.
MasterChef S’pore Contestant & Chef BF's new Italian cafe so packed, they sleep there most days
The article featured MasterChef Singapore Season 4 contestant Amanda Chia (LLB 2022) and her chef boyfriend Alex Ng, who recently opened their first restaurant in early July 2025 along Casuarina Road.
In a ‘very mental’ sport, the tiny details matter
The article featured artistic swimmer Rachel Thean (BSc C&L 2025) who completed her undergraduate studies at SMU seven months ahead of her graduation to achieve her goal at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships.
From Normal stream to Parliament
The article featured David Hoe (MAE 2019), Director of Philanthropy at The Majurity Trust, who ran in the general election for the first time in 2025 and is the only politician from the Normal (Technical) stream.
Home-based physiotherapy tech start-up to expand after $1.18m funding
Singapore health technology start-up Rebee developed an app-sensor solution, also called Rebee, which has provided more than 200 physiotherapy exercises to strengthen the knees, shoulders and arms of some 850 patients at nine local public hospitals.
Curiosity is the beginning of skills
A decade ago, Arvind Kumar (BBM 2022) scribbled the name “Vindsanity” in his notebook. Today, that name fronts Instagram and TikTok pages with over 100,000 followers.
Talent Tracker: Key leadership moves across sectors this week
Mastercard has appointed Lavani Agarwal (BBM 2010) as its Vice President, Head of Marketing & Communications for India and South Asia. Lavani brings broad experience from roles at global brands like Colgate-Palmolive, 3M, and Procter & Gamble.
Gig platforms flopped in S’pore a decade ago, here’s how this startup is reviving it
In June 2021, Craig Choy (BSc IS 2023), Evan Chow (BBM 2023) and Matthew Wu (BSc Econ 2023) launched Quest, an AI-powered platform that matches gig workers with freelance jobs. The platform has amassed over 450,000 registered users across Singapore, the United States, and the Philippines.
