Picture this: seasoned entrepreneurs from different businesses in the same industry mentoring the next generation.

This unique form of collaboration is redefining the traditional boundaries of competition, reshaping industries, and paving the way for shared wisdom and innovation.

In this episode of our intergenerational series, we look into the heart of inter-company mentorship, where experience meets fresh perspectives and a sense of community transcends individual businesses. 

Delonix Tan Wei Jie, 3rd Generation owner, Sandai Fishball & Randall Ang, Managing Director and 2nd Generation owner, BOBO Fishball, share how they come to know each other and their journeys together.

Presented by Ryan Huang

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

Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Highlights: 

(0.13) Introduction

(1.26) Delonix: What does "a progress junkie who loves business" mean?

(2.07) Delonix: What was it like working in the fishball hawking business?

(3:38) Randall: What led you to join and build your family business?

(4.27) Randall: Tell us more about your plant-based products you've launched?

(5.55) Delonix: Why do you insist on carrying on despite your father's objection?

(7.37) Randall: Tell us about the craftmanship of fisball making

(8.25) Delonix: How did both of you meet and what advice was given?

(9.27) Randall: How competitive is the industry in Singapore?

(10.40) Randall: Did you have your own mentor?

(11.58) Delonix: Did you face skepticism for being a young owner?

(13:00) Randall: What is your advice to the next generation of entrepreneurs in family-run enterprises?