Me & My Money: Homeware entrepreneur seeks to invest in high-growth companies

HOUZE founder Brien Chua, 40, inside his store at Century Square on June 07, 2021. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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SINGAPORE - Being an entrepreneur has meant sleepless nights worrying about unpaid debts and keeping his family fed, but building businesses from scratch has been more satisfying than working in the banking industry, says Mr Brien Chua.

The chief executive and founder of homeware brand Houze recalls a time when he had no savings because all his money was funnelled towards his business and travel needs.

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