Public Relations & Partnerships

• Jun 2023 - Present

Go-To-Market (GTM) Intern

• Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

I supported the marketing team in conducting market research to identify customer segments and competitive advantages, and worked with the product team to develop key messaging and value propositions for Aspire's products. I also owned the process of creating content to articulate Aspire's product benefits to existing and potential customers. I supported the marketing team in conducting market research to identify customer segments and competitive advantages, and worked with the product team to develop key messaging and value propositions for Aspire's products. I also owned the process of creating content to articulate Aspire's product benefits to existing and potential customers.

Investment Intern

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

Openspace Ventures is a leading venture capital firm investing in technology companies in Southeast Asia across multiple stages. Notable investments include Gojek, Biofourmis, FinAccel, and Love Bonito. I supported the early-stage investment team, focusing on Series A and B investments Openspace Ventures is a leading venture capital firm investing in technology companies in Southeast Asia across multiple stages. Notable investments include Gojek, Biofourmis, FinAccel, and Love Bonito. I supported the early-stage investment team, focusing on Series A and B investments

Venture Fellow

• Dec 2021 - May 2022

Sourced early-stage startups in Southeast Asia and India, and worked on developing an investment thesis in the ecommerce enablement sector Sourced early-stage startups in Southeast Asia and India, and worked on developing an investment thesis in the ecommerce enablement sector

Strategy and Planning Intern

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

Supported planning and execution of company's strategy by conducting market research, deep dives into product P&L, monitoring of financial and operating metrics, and other analyses Supported planning and execution of company's strategy by conducting market research, deep dives into product P&L, monitoring of financial and operating metrics, and other analyses

Investment Analyst Intern

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia (SEEAA) €20.9M impact fund investing in startups providing clean and affordable energy to communities lacking energy access in South and Southeast Asia Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia (SEEAA) €20.9M impact fund investing in startups providing clean and affordable energy to communities lacking energy access in South and Southeast Asia

Investment Intern

• May 2021 - Jul 2021

Southeast Asia early-stage startup investments with a focus in deep tech and enterprise sectors Southeast Asia early-stage startup investments with a focus in deep tech and enterprise sectors

Principal

• Jun 2020 - May 2021

Led Partnerships & Marketing Communications and also did some initial groundwork to fundraise for Protege's Fund 2.

Associate

• Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

Team lead for a team of analysts working together to assess potential investments and also acted as a guide for the new batch of analysts coming into the program.

Analyst

• Sep 2018 - Jan 2019

Protégé Ventures is Southeast Asia's first student venture fund, which is a joint initiative by Kairos ASEAN and the Singapore Management University (SMU). It is also backed by several established VC funds in Singapore. To develop my interest in venture capital, I joined Protégé to learn more about investing in start-ups and how venture funds work. Being a part of Protégé has allowed me to be exposed to the industry, as I source for exciting startups, conduct in-depth research and… Show more Protégé Ventures is Southeast Asia's first student venture fund, which is a joint initiative by Kairos ASEAN and the Singapore Management University (SMU). It is also backed by several established VC funds in Singapore. To develop my interest in venture capital, I joined Protégé to learn more about investing in start-ups and how venture funds work. Being a part of Protégé has allowed me to be exposed to the industry, as I source for exciting startups, conduct in-depth research and due-diligence on potential investments and also prepare investment memos with my team to pitch to the Investment Committee.

Investment Intern

• Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

Seed stage internet & mobile startup investments across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan Besides evaluating investment opportunities, I also worked on portfolio support, ecosystem engagement, and sector research (focused on the e-sports ecosystem in Southeast Asia). Seed stage internet & mobile startup investments across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan Besides evaluating investment opportunities, I also worked on portfolio support, ecosystem engagement, and sector research (focused on the e-sports ecosystem in Southeast Asia).

Founder's Office Intern

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

I worked closely with the CEO to execute special projects such as designing an onboarding flow for new hires, creating processes to facilitate internal collaboration, and to build up the culture of the company. I also learnt a lot about what's crucial when scaling a fast-growing start-up, and got a good perspective of a startup operator's point of view. I worked closely with the CEO to execute special projects such as designing an onboarding flow for new hires, creating processes to facilitate internal collaboration, and to build up the culture of the company. I also learnt a lot about what's crucial when scaling a fast-growing start-up, and got a good perspective of a startup operator's point of view.

PR Consultant

• Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

Saltine Communications helps start-ups and SMEs secure affordable media features and press interviews. My role revolved around handling client accounts from various verticals, advising them on PR strategy. Saltine Communications helps start-ups and SMEs secure affordable media features and press interviews. My role revolved around handling client accounts from various verticals, advising them on PR strategy.

Lead Student Ambassador

• Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

Led various initiatives aimed at increasing outreach and engagement with the university student community and start-up ecosystem at large.

Investments

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

I interned with the Investments team on the Build80 Program, REAPRA's landmark venture to identify and invest in promising entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia. As a venture builder, REAPRA takes a patient capital approach when investing in entrepreneurs . REAPRA is in the trenches with the founders from day 1, providing hands-on support to them as they navigate the choppy waters of entrepreneurship. If you are an efficient entrepreneur looking for strategic investors, please have a look at:… Show more I interned with the Investments team on the Build80 Program, REAPRA's landmark venture to identify and invest in promising entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia. As a venture builder, REAPRA takes a patient capital approach when investing in entrepreneurs . REAPRA is in the trenches with the founders from day 1, providing hands-on support to them as they navigate the choppy waters of entrepreneurship. If you are an efficient entrepreneur looking for strategic investors, please have a look at: https://reapra.sg

Intern

• Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

Administrative intern in Vickers' Singapore office, assisting front office personnel and the Chairman in administrative procedures. Responsibilities include: •Filing and submitting claims for the Chairman and front office personnel •Working alongside the Chairman's personal assistant to plan the logistics of his business and personal travel. Developed essential communication skills. •Ad-hoc duties and errands in the daily operations of the company. Apart from the above, I was… Show more Administrative intern in Vickers' Singapore office, assisting front office personnel and the Chairman in administrative procedures. Responsibilities include: •Filing and submitting claims for the Chairman and front office personnel •Working alongside the Chairman's personal assistant to plan the logistics of his business and personal travel. Developed essential communication skills. •Ad-hoc duties and errands in the daily operations of the company. Apart from the above, I was also given the opportunity to participate in deal meetings and networking events, giving me an insight and perspective into the world of venture capital. Show less Administrative intern in Vickers' Singapore office, assisting front office personnel and the Chairman in administrative procedures. Responsibilities include: •Filing and submitting claims for the Chairman and front office personnel •Working alongside the Chairman's personal assistant to plan the logistics of his business and personal travel. Developed essential communication skills. •Ad-hoc duties and errands in the daily operations of the company. Apart from the above, I was… Show more Administrative intern in Vickers' Singapore office, assisting front office personnel and the Chairman in administrative procedures. Responsibilities include: •Filing and submitting claims for the Chairman and front office personnel •Working alongside the Chairman's personal assistant to plan the logistics of his business and personal travel. Developed essential communication skills. •Ad-hoc duties and errands in the daily operations of the company. Apart from the above, I was also given the opportunity to participate in deal meetings and networking events, giving me an insight and perspective into the world of venture capital. Show less

Platoon Sergeant

• Nov 2016 - Feb 2018

During my tenure as a Platoon Sergeant at the SAF Basic Military Training Center (BMTC), I oversaw the training of a platoon of recruits, and was placed responsible for their training standards, welfare, morale and discipline. Apart from imparting fundamental military knowledge and soldiering skills to newly enlisted soldiers, I played a vital role in aiding their transition from civilian to military life. During my tenure as a Platoon Sergeant at the SAF Basic Military Training Center (BMTC), I oversaw the training of a platoon of recruits, and was placed responsible for their training standards, welfare, morale and discipline. Apart from imparting fundamental military knowledge and soldiering skills to newly enlisted soldiers, I played a vital role in aiding their transition from civilian to military life.