Gen.T
Leadership
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What venture capitalist Kent Ho looks for before funding a startup
The founder of early-stage venture fund S28 Capital shares his investment strategy, what he looks for in a founder and the pitfalls to avoid in the early years of a startup

The entrepreneur who is inspiring others to live a waste-free life
Through Zero Waste Malaysia, Khor Sue Yee is helping to educate the public to rethink their trash and recycling habits

Opinion: Adversity has prepared me to find success as a woman in tech
Award-winning serial entrepreneur Natalie Sit shares how she turned adversity into opportunity in her life and career

Going on hiatus: Jeweller Choo Yilin on making the decision and the lessons she gained
In the second of a multi-part series, Singaporean entrepreneur Choo Yilin shares her experience grappling with making difficult decisions and what she has learned from putting her eponymous brand on a break

Humanitarian doctor Tam Wai Jia on denying her naysayers and the power of dreams
The Singapore-based medical doctor, author, artist and non-profit opens up about how dreams, fear and art intersect in her life

Opinion: Companies must take a wider perspective on equity
Maya Hari, the CEO of climate-technology company Terrascope, explores why equity goes beyond gender

Burning questions: Dee Poon on what Michelle Yeoh taught her, her life motto and the last time she cried
Every issue, we ask our cover star a round of rapid-fire questions that give us a little more insight into their personalities. This month, Dee Poon lays it bare

3 female founders on gender equality and the glass ceiling
Gen.T honourees shed light on the state of gender equality in the education, technology and finance sectors in the Philippines

The Malaysian gym that is equipping women with self-defence skills
Founded by Faeznur ‘Benny’ Farok, SheFights Gym is equipping women with the mental and physical skills to protect themselves through mixed martial arts

How I’m Making It: Love Bonito’s Rachel Lim on empowering women through apparel
Ahead of International Women's Day, we speak to homegrown entrepreneur Rachel Lim—who is not just in the business of fashion, but also in the business of women

Thai transgender businesswoman Anne Jakrajutatip on modernising Miss Universe and empowering women
The new owner of the Miss Universe organisation wants to bring about much needed change to an establishment seen by many as outdated, and use her platform to empower women

Victoria Tang-Owen on the pleasures, philosophies and possibilities of design
The creative entrepreneur and daughter of the late David Tang of Shanghai Tang fame discusses her connection to Hong Kong, her design influences and what she, in turn, wants to influence

From elderly care to green beauty: Meet 8 women on the Gen.T List who are creating positive change in Hong Kong
From demystifying supply chains to protecting coral reefs, these women entrepreneurs are determined to make our city a better place for all

Animation studio Durioo+ closes $2.85m seed round led by YC and Gobi
Founded by Sinan Ismail, Durioo+ produces Muslim content for children

‘Bling Empire’ star Tina Leung is a fashion rebel with a cause
When it comes to It girl Tina Leung, there is so much more than meets the eye. The ‘Bling Empire: New York’ star opens up about fashion, friendships and even past lives



