We dive into the school of hard knocks with a young entrepreneur who learned the ropes of financial independence through the heart-wrenching experience of his close family member’s business failure during the 2008 financial crisis.

This journey led to a high-stakes balancing act, juggling multiple side hustles while pursuing academic goals.

Amazingly, he managed to defy the odds by saving a remarkable 80% of their earnings to launch his business.

Edmund Chong, Founder, HustleVenture, shares about his journey, including how he built a net worth of $100k at the young age of 24.



Presented by Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech

We dive into the school of hard knocks with a young entrepreneur who learned the ropes of financial independence through the heart-wrenching experience of his close family member’s business failure during the 2008 financial crisis.
This journey led to a high-stakes balancing act, juggling multiple side hustles while pursuing academic goals.
Amazingly, he managed to defy the odds by saving a remarkable 80% of their earnings to launch his business.
Edmund Chong, Founder, HustleVenture, shares about his journey, including how he built a net worth of $100k at the young age of 24.
 
Presented by Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.