How I Found Success with My Travel Startup Despite the Lack of Experience

With little to no experience in the travel industry, SMU alumnus Steve Sng started OWNRIDES in Taiwan with the aim of solving an information asymmetry problem through technology. Today, OWNRIDES handles close to S$1 million worth of ... Read More

Carblicity Puts a Spin on Transit Advertising

We all know what advertising is. But have you ever thought about crowdsourced advertising? Combine that with transit advertising and you have Carblicity. Founder and SMU alumnus Endru Chen shares more.

My SMU Business Freshman Year: Haris Lim

SMU Business freshman Muhammad Haris Lim had other university offers even before he completed polytechnic. However, he felt compelled to give SMU a try as well and has never looked back. He shares the many rewarding experiences he's had thus far in just ... Read More

Family Businesses Are Leading the New Age of Social Entrepreneurship

Inspired to build an organisation that reflect their family values, owners of family businesses today are leading proponents of social entrepreneurship. We find out the stories behind some of these family businesses.

How I Bootstrapped and Started a Restaurant for $15,000

SMU alumnus Desmond Lim's first business, started while in college, was a Thai food business, Treehouse Restaurant. With little capital on hand here's he came up with creative ideas to bootstrap and start the business.

Up Close and Personal With Founder of Kindred Teas: Madelene Poon

A curious streak that sparked a line of Kindred Teas. SMU alumna Madelene Poon shares how her travels helped inspire the unique flavours of her teas.

Edtech Startup Cudy Takes a New Spin on Tuition Classes

Started by SMU students Alexander Lim and Sean Lam, Cudy is an online marketplace for that is revolutionising the private tuition industry.

Accounting Study Mission to Israel: A Reflection

The Accounting Study Mission to Israel left its participants in awe of its historical, cultural and religious significance, as well as a deep admiration for the indomitable and entrepreneurial spirit of its people.

SMU Accountancy Alumna and ShopBack Co-Founder Enters Forbes 30-Under-30 Asia 2018

SMU Accountancy alumna Lai Shanru was named among the Forbes 30-under-30 Asia for 2018, for her achievements as co-founder of the startup ShopBack. In a short 4 years, ShopBack has grown to an impressive membership of over 6 million and ... Read More

Blu: Here to Revolutionise Retail Logistics

Heard of blu? It currently has one of the largest parcel terminal networks in Singapore and is the brainchild of SMU alumnus Prashant Dadlani. Find out how he is revolutionising retail logistics in Singapore one parcel at a time.

Tag Archives: entrepreneur

This website uses cookies as well as similar tools and technologies to identify, understand and improve visitors’ experiences.