Oct 2022 – Jun 2023 · 8 mos · Singapore · On-site

• Delivered engaging and interactive lectures that sparked creativity and critical thinking, fostering a classroom environment conducive to exploration and experimentation.
• Assigned to different classes of 25 students of 6 different Diploma courses and provided mentorship and guidance to students undertaking entrepreneurial projects, offering insights derived from practical experience in the field.
• Designed and facilitated hands-on workshops, allowing students to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, promoting a practical understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Dec 2020 – Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Singapore

• Management of seed-stage funds and investors, resulting in nearly 3X of KPI consistently through investments and portfolio company sales, delivering superior returns to investors.
• Conducted thorough due diligence on more than 2,000 over potential investment opportunities, analyzing financials, market dynamics, investment decks and evaluating the founding team's capabilities.
• Led negotiations in funding rounds, ensuring favorable terms and alignment of interests between the fund and portfolio companies.
• Successfully initiated and led a team to a series of profitable SharkTank-Style monthly pitching events, resulting in high commercial status among the public with more than 150 guests and entrepreneurs per event.
• Initiation, management and execution of the Company’s viral TikTok and Instagram accounts, resulting in more than 2 million views across videos,10,000 followers, revenue generating partnerships and establishing a Key Opinion Leader Status.
• Cultivated and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, co-investors, and industry experts, fostering a dynamic network within the startup ecosystem.

Sep 2016 – Nov 2020 · 4 yrs 2 mos · United States

• Director of a highly successful retail and e-commerce startup for crowdfunded products from Kickstarter and Indiegogo, resulting in an accumulated revenue of 6 million SGD over 3 years.
• Management of physical stores in top malls located in Silicon Valley and St Louis (USA), franchise stores in Kuala Lumpur and Seoul, and 4 local stores in Singapore.
• Successfully raised nearly 300,000 SGD in seed feeding with the management team from investors and customers through licenses and equity funding within 6 months.
• Spearheaded brand procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives for more than 1,000 international brands, implementing cost-effective procurement strategies that resulted in significant savings and improved overall supply chain efficiency.
• Led negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms and conditions, contributing to cost reduction and achieving more than 300% gross profit margins upon purchase orders.

Aug 2013 – Feb 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · Singapore

• Account Management for the organisation of highly significant and crucial conferences and engagement sessions for the various Chiefs and Generals with the Singapore Armed Forces.
• Successfully led a portfolio of large-scale events for SAF National Service Units for 500-1,000 participants per event
• Managed and nurtured relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, vendors, sponsors, and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration throughout event planning and execution.
• Managed event budgets effectively, ensuring fiscal responsibility, cost control, and optimal allocation of resources to meet stakeholder expectations while achieving financial goals.

Jan 2013 – Jul 2013 · 6 mos · Singapore

• Emplaced in a management team in charge of performers, performances and special events
• Assisted in the coordination of daily performances and special events organized for many companies
• Co-led a team for the initiation of a successful Internship Development structure and program for the Stage Management Team
• Achieved an 'A-Grade' Distinction for Overall Internship Performance

Oct 2009 – Sep 2011 · 1 yr 11 mos · Singapore

• Company Commander (OC) for NSmen Unit that oversees the training, development, and welfare of more than 100 military NSmen personnel, fostering a cohesive and disciplined unit capable of meeting the demands of various assignments and objectives.
• Achieved the Prestigious CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCE Coin, awarded to the top 10 soldiers of the year for outstanding contribution, dedication and service.
• Assigned a 2nd-In-Command role for the execution and implementation of LEARNet, a mandatory and highly interactive e-learning platform for soldiers throughout their military service.
• Awarded PLATOON BEST SOLDIER during Basic Military Training.
• Commissioned from the OFFICER CADET SCHOOL, the most renowned army training institute in Singapore.
• Responsible for the conduct of high-risk training such as the Basic Train-fire Package(Live Firing) and Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) for 200 soldiers.