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Tech titan Tan Lip-Bu: ‘Think big, take small steps and keep your eyes open for opportunities’

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Tan Lip-Bu has been called the “pioneer of Asian venture capital” by Forbes. He was investing in Asian start-ups long before it became fashionable, backing countless companies including Singapore's Creative Technology.

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SINGAPORE - Venture capitalist Tan Lip-Bu is grateful that his late mother gave him the space to do what he liked when he was growing up.

Unlike his four older siblings, he was not forced to take piano and violin lessons.

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