Why this Thai ex-ASEAN scholar decided to return to Singapore for a VC summer internship
Originally from Thailand, Kenny spent his school years in Singapore before studying Industrial Engineering and Data Science at UC Berkeley. Last summer, he returned on a Work Holiday Pass to intern at xcube.co, while rediscovering Singapore’s vibrant startup culture.
How this Ghanaian YouTuber tells stories that cross cultures in Singapore and beyond
Kojo always had questions growing up in Ghana: why do some places thrive while others struggle? What makes a society work? That curiosity brought him to Singapore, where everyday life offered unexpected lessons. Through his YouTube channel Explore With Kojo, he shares real stories that go beyond travel.
Meet the founder empowering farmers in the Global South to adopt sustainable practices
Hien Mai, a former Google data scientist, shares how she built Singapore-based startup KarbonMap, and why she doesn’t believe in fundraising.
Why this French photographer moved 6,700 miles to build a Creative Studio in Singapore
From the quiet countryside of Brittany to the fast-paced creative scene in Singapore, French photographer José Jeuland didn’t just build a career—he built a life. Now, as the founder of Coco Creative Studio, he’s making his mark, one frame at a time.
At 23, I left the UK on a year-long backpacking journey to rethink sustainable development. Here’s what I found.
I took a year off with just my savings and a backpack — not for a break, but to reconnect with friends, rethink development, and learn what sustainability looks like on the ground. That journey led me to South Asia, then Southeast Asia, and eventually a new chapter in Singapore.
After having worked across 30 countries, this Belgian deep tech investor settled in Singapore
After having worked in 30 countries, Michael Gryseels could have set up shop anywhere. But when it came time to launch his own venture capital firm, he chose Singapore because, in his words, “it’s where everything comes together”.
Meet the 23-year-old who grew her subscriber base to 20K in under three years
23-year-old Amanda Cua started BackScoop, an online newsletter carrying the top stories on tech and business in Southeast Asia, after her plans to attend university unravelled quickly.
From Mountain View to Tokyo: Meet the self-taught Singapore UX designer who is the driving force behind multiple projects at Google and YouTube
Part-designer and part-developer, Xinni’s ability to walk both worlds has landed her at the helm of some high-profile design projects like Google Travel Japan, GPay Japan, and Android Premium Singapore.
Tech salary trends 2025: what’s rising, what’s falling, and which skills are in demand
NodeFlair just released its 2025 Salary Report. Thinking about a tech move? Read this first.