The Building Series – A Business Podcast

In this special episode of the DollarsAndSense Building Series, we get to know the young entrepreneurs behind Beanie & Friends and Little Hands Creation. From handmade crochet creations and stickers to bracelets, accessories and K-pop-inspired products, Gwen and Miguel share how a simple interest in creating things eventually led them to start businesses of their own. They also reflect on the...

In this special episode of the DollarsAndSense Building Series, we meet the young entrepreneurs behind Emotional Calming Bags! What started as a simple idea has grown into a meaningful business, helping children better understand and express their emotions. Join us as Kimberlyn and Jadynn share how they came up with the idea, what they've learned from running a business, and what it's be...

What happens when a founder builds a product for a problem they personally faced? In this episode of Building Series, we sit down with Damian Chow, co-founder of Gym Pod, Singapore’s first fully automated private gym concept. Damian shares how feeling intimidated in traditional gyms led him to rethink the entire fitness experience, from crowded spaces and rigid memberships to accessibility, privac...

In this episode of The Building Series, we sit down with Zhang Weijia, the next-generation leader of Hi-Beau Group — Singapore’s largest NSF GMP-certified supplement manufacturer. Weijia shares her unexpected entry into the family business at 18, how she built a multimillion-dollar e-commerce arm from scratch, and what it really takes to balance the emotional weight of working with your parents. F...

In this episode of The Building Series, we sit down with Carolyn Chia, the general manager and shareholder of DreamUs, the company behind Singapore’s most iconic indoor parks: Pororo Park, Tayo Station, and SuperPark. Carolyn shares how she pivoted from a marketing career into the world of family entertainment, why she joined the business right after becoming a mother, and how she helped scale Dre...

Singapore’s bike-sharing industry was once overcrowded and chaotic. Many companies entered the market—most of them failed. But Anywheel, founded by Htay Aung, not only survived but thrived, becoming Singapore’s largest bike-sharing operator with over 1.3 million users and 1 million trips monthly. In this episode of the Building Series Podcast, we speak to founder of Anywheel, Htay Aung. Anywheel n...

In this episode of The Building Series, Eric Leong, CEO of Mlion Corporation, shares how he grew the company from a two-man startup into a global leader in foundation steel. Learn about Mlion’s sustainability innovations like GoListid and GoTagID, navigating the competitive steel industry, and forming strategic partnerships like the Nippon Steel deal. A must-watch for insights on scaling, sustaina...

In this episode of the Building Series podcast, we speak with Ian Leong, CEO of Tiger Brokers Singapore. He shares his career journey, the rise of Tiger Brokers, and how they’ve revolutionized brokerage services in Singapore. Learn about their innovative strategies, navigating challenges during the pandemic, and creating a customer-first fintech platform. Discover insights into leadership, the fut...

In this episode of The Building Series, discover how Didi Gan, Founder of N&E Innovations, transformed food waste into the world’s first edible antimicrobial agent and built a sustainable business recognized globally. From eco-friendly cling wraps to self-sanitizing disinfectants, learn how N&E Innovations is revolutionizing industries like F&B, agriculture, and hospitality while expan...

Ever wonder what goes into creating a global designer toy brand? 🌍 Jackson Aw of Mighty Jaxx shares how he turned a creative vision into a multi-million-dollar business, with insights on everything from iconic designer toys to leading a team of 120+. Tune in to this episode of The Building series! 

In this episode, we speak with Serena Teo, CEO of CapitaLand Ascott Trust.  Serena spent over 15 years in the property management business. Currently, she is the CEO of the Management Team behind the largest hospitality trust in Asia Pacific, SGX-listed CapitaLand Ascott Trust or CLAS for short.

In this episode, we speak to Ng Kok Song, who spent over 25 years at GIC, and held the Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Currently, he is the Founding Partner and Chairman of Avanda Investment Management – a global asset management firm. Just before the actual interview took place, Mr Ng received the good news – that he was eligible to become a presidential candidate. This provided the perfect oppor...