Vulcan Post • February 7 2024

Legacy in bloom: Far East Flora's 2nd gen owner on growing the biz with an 11-storey floral haven

In this interview, 43-year-old Peter Cheok, the second-generation owner and Assistant Group MD of Far East Flora Holdings, shared the business’ 59-year-old journey.

Vulcan Post • February 7 2024

From rags to riches: Meet BYD's Wang Chuanfu, the billionaire founder of S'pore's top-selling EV brand

When BYD first announced that it would transition from making batteries to electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars in 2003, it was met with ridicule and scepticism. But by 2023, it has dominated the global EV industry, overtaking Tesla to become the world’s biggest EV manufacturer.

Vulcan Post • January 11 2024

This Japanese chef moved to S'pore to expand his bakery biz - now runs 13 outlets

In 2020, Chef Shinya Tajima moved from Japan to Singapore to expand his bakery business across the city-state. Here's how the chef successfully established 13 outlets across the city-state despite arriving at the thick of COVID-19.

Vulcan Post • December 13 2023

This gaming tech startup lets you turn your body into a game controller - investors include Sea Ltd

Today, the biggest barrier to the widespread adoption of immersive technologies is the limitations of interactivity within virtual environments. In order to overcome this pain point, Refract Technologies has launched AXIS, a wearable and game-oriented full-body motion capture solution.

Vulcan Post • December 7 2023

From law to street art: He quit his lawyer job to start S'pore's first indoor graffiti studio

Heaven Spot managed to break even within seven to eight months of its inception.

Vulcan Post • November 30 2023

Tech meets F&B: This Korean fried chicken joint uses robots to automate frying, now in S'pore

Robert Chicken takes the art of creating the perfect Korean fried chicken to a whole new level — with robots.

Vulcan Post • November 9 2023

Over 150 outlets and counting: Fore Coffee CEO on expanding to S'pore, the "CBD of SEA"

In this interview, the CEO and co-founder of the company, Vico Lomar, shares insights into the journey of Fore Coffee and its dedication to providing an unparalleled coffee experience from Indonesia to Singapore.

Vulcan Post • September 18 2023

"This is just the beginning": Trust Bank CEO on becoming the world's fastest-growing digibank

The bank aspires to become Singapore’s fourth-largest retail bank by 2024 and achieve profitability by 2025.

Vulcan Post • August 31 2023

"I worry my employer will increase my workload": Is it important to disclose ChatGPT usage at work?

While a significant portion of professionals have embraced AI tools at their workplace, nearly 70 per cent of them are keeping their usage of these AI tools under wraps from their bosses.

Vulcan Post • June 28 2023

The good, bad, ugly: S'pore serial entrepreneurs share what it takes to run multiple ventures

What is it like to walk in the shoes of these entrepreneurs, embracing the challenges and success that come with a life dedicated to perpetual innovation and relentless pursuit of success?

Vulcan Post • April 27 2023

Grandchild of a billionaire, but this S'porean paves own path to build urban wellness hub

Trapeze Rec Club is a four-storey fitness club spanning 8,000 square foot that's founded by GJ Wee, the youngest child of UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong.

Vulcan Post • November 29 2022

Naive or risk taker? Young S'poreans still keen on investing in crypto despite market crash

Despite the hot water the crypto industry has landed itself in this year, millennial and Gen Z Singaporeans are still bullish on the crypto market.

Vulcan Post • November 10 2022

Work it out: How three uni friends invested millions to build a multi-concept gym chain in S'pore

As part of a movement to provide inclusive and accessible fitness to Singaporeans, Jeremy Ko, Chen Yanheng and Chew Leong Heng founded Arkkies, a fitness company that leverages technology to enhance the overall fitness journey and experience.

Vulcan Post • November 1 2022

Bovem co-founders on how they're redefining manscaping with the launch of new grooming tools

What started as a solution for painless below-the-waist hair removal has now evolved beyond the waist, and now serves the “up-there” grooming niche, widely catering to the men’s grooming landscape.

Vulcan Post • October 26 2022

When tech meets healthcare: this couple founded a startup to help diagnose STDs in men, at no cost

Determined to erase this social stigma of men seeking professional treatment for STDs, Yudara conceived the idea for HeHealth, an AI-enabled sexual health and wellness company that specialises on penis health.

Vulcan Post • October 26 2022

From Golden Mile to Cathay Cineplex: here's how The Projector has expanded despite Covid

Conceptualised with the tagline “not your average cinema”, The Projector is exactly that.

Vulcan Post • August 24 2023

Not all founders are CEOs: "My sense of purpose and fulfilment doesn't come from having a title"

Founders definitely possess the drive and passion when it comes to starting up a business, but what exactly does it take for a founder to helm a CEO role and lead a business to success?

Vulcan Post • July 31 2023

Meet BreadTalk's Jonathan Quek, the 2nd-gen leader managing a bakery empire at 28

Jonathan joined BreadTalk Group in 2020, right after completing his Master’s in real estate.

Vulcan Post • February 16 2023

Menswear, F&B, NFTs: Benjamin Barker founder on making his biz profitable or risk being bankrupt

Nelson Yap never intended to venture into the fashion industry, and never once did he imagine that he would become a businessman.