What if power wasn’t just about wealth or status, but about opening doors for those shut out? That’s the idea behind ErudiFi, a student financing platform founded by John Tan, which has already helped tens of thousands of young people in Southeast Asia pursue higher education. But can a business built on social impact also stand on solid financial ground? And how do you measure success when it’s not just about returns, but about mobility?

On Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Zat Astha, Editor-in-Chief of The Peak Singapore, who recently sat down with John Tan, founder of ErudiFi, to find out more.