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Every year, Gen.T honourees never fail to surprise us with their hidden talents and interests. Here are some facts about this year’s batch of young leaders and their companies that you probably won’t find anywhere else
Vincent Low
Co-founder and CEO, Potato Play
Before starting his mobile game publishing company Potato Play, Vincent Low was a professional wushu athlete who won numerous gold medals at local and international competitions.
Dorothy Lam
Above Dorothy Lam (Photo: Affa Chan)
Dorothy Lam (Photo: Affa Chan)
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Co-founder and chief catalyst, Dream Impact
Dorothy Lam has shaved her head twice in her life and plans to do so every seven years, as a form of artistic expression, a challenge to the traditional feminine image and a reminder of her mother’s journey with cancer.
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Yassine Bel Mamoun
Co-founder and chief technology officer, Manatal
When Yassine Bel Mamoun was 17, he participated in the national championship for high jump in his home country of Morocco and won the top prize.
Annabelle Hutter
Founder, Born on Saturday and global product director, Säntis Textiles
Contributing to positive change was in Annabelle Hutter’s blood growing up. At age 17, she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for cancer research.
Mark Kennedy Bantugon
Above Mark Kennedy Bantugon (Photo: Wesley Villarica)
Mark Kennedy Bantugon (Photo: Wesley Villarica)
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Founder, Pili Seal
Many know about Mark Kennedy Bantugon’s passion for sustainability, but not so much his passion for acting.
Warren Chan
Co-founder and CEO, ParkEasy
Warren Chan can solve a three-by-three Rubik’s Cube in under 40 seconds.
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Edward Booty
Founder and CEO, Reach52
When Edward Booty visited the Philippines to launch his healthtech business Reach52, he was abducted for two days.
Chia Yee Hui
Above Chia Yee Hui (Photo: Darren Gabriel Leow)
Chia Yee Hui (Photo: Darren Gabriel Leow)
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Founder and CEO, Idea Ink
When Chia Yee Hui finds time away from their work, they write bilingual rap songs for fun.
Joshua Agusta
Executive director, Vertex Ventures
When Joshua Agusta was younger, he studied and played the violin for 12 years, and would also perform in concerts up to eight times a year.
See more honourees from the Gen.T List 2022.
Chong Seow Wei is a regional senior editor covering business, innovation, impact and people. Based in Singapore, she oversees content for Gen.T, Tatler’s platform for promising entrepreneurs and new-generation leaders, and its Power & Purpose vertical.
