a+ Advocates

Dr Uzair Javaid earned a PhD scholarship in computer science at NUS (Credit: Mun Kong)

Dr Uzair Javaid Mitigates Issues That Arise With Privacy Concerns & Data Unavailability

Betterdata's founder and CEO makes generating synthetic data easy because he believes privacy is a right, not a privilege.

Kate Cham co-founded Anglo Caregivers with her husband (Credit: Mun Kong)

Kate Cham Meets Growing Demand For Live-in Caregiving Services

Anglo Caregivers’ co-founder ensures staff do not discriminate based on medical conditions.

Dr Andie Ang reckons that the threats against Singapore’s primates require nuanced solutions (Credit: Mun Kong)

Dr Andie Ang Protects The Monkeys In Singapore

Mandai Nature’s head of primate conservation and Singapore programmes develops strategies for coexisting with wildlife in our city.

Soh Ming believes a marriage of environmental values and commercial viability is a push for long-term impact (Credit: Mun Kong)

Soh Ming Shakes Up The EV Market With Cars Optimised For City Living

Volt Auto's founder and managing director wants to provide both a greener alternative and an enhanced driving experience.

Kelvin Koh forges partnerships with government agencies and corporate entities to provide skills training and employment opportunities for the intellectually disabled (Credit: Mun Kong)

Kelvin Koh Drives Inclusion For Persons With Special Needs

Minds’ CEO recently revamped the charity’s service model to better accommodate their unique needs.

Dr Julian Lim says that moving the needle mainly involves a change in sleep schedule (Credit: Mun Kong)

Dr Julian Lim Says Good Sleep Is Not Just A Distant Dream

Somnus Sleep Wellness' co-founder helps people overcome a range of sleep disorders through CBT and mindfulness.

Kok Tse Wei pours resources into inclusive outreach (Credit: Mun Kong)

Kok Tse Wei Harnesses The Healing Power Of Music To Meet People Where They Are

Singapore Symphony Group’s deputy CEO (programmes & production) believes a concert hall is more than a cultural venue.

Paul Tan is also the co-chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the Law Society of Singapore (Credit: Mun Kong)

Paul Tan Wants To Raise Ethical Standards In Arbitration

The independent counsel and arbitrator at One Essex Court is among a handful of Singaporeans able to practise in both English and Singapore courts.

Athanasius Pang believes city dwellers have become complacent about water safety (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Athanasius Pang Instills Self-rescue Skills In Babies And Children

Dip Swim’s founder doesn't want them to be unprepared in an underwater emergency.

Stephanie Kudus is also exploring the possibility of selling snail mucin for cosmetic purposes (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Stephanie Kudus Rears Snails So We Have An Alternative Food Source

WholeSnail's founder promotes shelled gastropods as they're high in protein and low in fat, and have a low carbon footprint.

Kong sees business as a tool for advancing the field of food technology (Credit: Mun Kong)

Kong Qi Herng Turns Food Waste Into Crave-worthy Snacks

The Moonbeam Co.'s co-founder and CEO creates products that have high fibre content, reduced sugar, and nutritional benefits.

Yang Loo is working on closing the green loop in his water cremation processes (Credit: Mun Kong)

Yang Loo Offers The Eco-friendlier Option of Water Cremation For Our Pets

The Green Mortician's founder introduces a practice that isn't currently available anywhere else in Singapore.

Hong Khai Seng reckons designing for good means creating with a purpose beyond profits and advocating for underrepresented voices (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Hong Khai Seng Gives Designers More Platforms To Showcase Their Work

The president elect of Design Business Chamber Singapore is starting off by building ties between academia, the government, and the private sector.

Natalie Hennedige has helmed the Singapore International Festival of Arts for the last four years (Credit: Mun Kong)

Natalie Hennedige Develops A Broad Reach In Singapore's Arts Landscape

The festival director of the Singapore International Festival of Arts ensures that the event serves as a nexus for experimentation.

Ng Lee Kiang is also a dive master with over 15 years of diving experience (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Ng Lee Kiang Fosters Biodiversity Appreciation Through Outdoor Excursions

Young Nautilus' co-founder uses nature-themed education programmes to instil a sense of responsibility towards conservation.

Janice Tay opened Bridging the Gap not just to help her son, but also all other children with special needs falling through the cracks (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Janice Tay Facilitates Early Intervention For Children With Special Needs

Bridging the Gap’s founder runs a one-stop space for early intervention services where children with special needs can receive coordinated support.

For Chin Bottinelli, Fundraising Is About Building Relationships That Last

For the chairperson of this year's Passion Ball—proceeds go to Food from the Heart's programmes and outreach initiatives—giving back is central to the purpose she seeks to serve.

Ellen Teo established Union Power and Union Solar, Union Energy’s respective electricity retail and clean energy arms (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Ellen Teo Galvanises A Shift Towards Cleaner, Low-carbon Energy Solutions

Union Energy’s CEO wants to align with Singapore’s broader push for energy efficiency and innovation.