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ST Me & My Money

Me and My Money: Tuition agency chief is living his childhood dream of running his own business

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Mr Gary Ong, 35, founder of Genius Mind Home Tuition, inside a co-working space for his office in Pagoda Street on July 24, 2025.
For Me and My Money.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Mr Gary Ong, 35, founder of Genius Mind Home Tuition, inside a co-working space for his office in Pagoda Street on July 24, 2025.
For Me and My Money.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Me and My Money: Going from Lee Kuan Yew’s protection detail to teaching kids to swim

Athanasius Pang says being driven by a purpose is more important than investing in what he is unfamiliar with.
Athanasius Pang says being driven by a purpose is more important than investing in what he is unfamiliar with.

Me and My Money: From collecting toy cars as a child to selling EVs at 28 years old

Mr Soh Ming, 28, founder and managing director of Volt Auto, at his company's showroom in Tai Seng.
Mr Soh Ming, 28, founder and managing director of Volt Auto, at his company's showroom in Tai Seng.

Me and My Money: Spending on the little things keeps this exec on track with financial goals

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Portraits of Kevan Chow, 43, CFO of MariBank, photographed at Rochester Commons on Nov 3, 2025.
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Portraits of Kevan Chow, 43, CFO of MariBank, photographed at Rochester Commons on Nov 3, 2025.

Me and My Money: Third-generation jeweller helped revive family business

Mr Gabriel Tan is the co-founder and director of Mark Gabriel Fine Jewellers.
Mr Gabriel Tan is the co-founder and director of Mark Gabriel Fine Jewellers.

Me and My Money: Football and finance fundamentals are fintech exec’s passions

Mr Kevin Teng, 47, is the CEO of WRISE Private Singapore.
Mr Kevin Teng, 47, is the CEO of WRISE Private Singapore.

Me and My Money: Start early and stay invested, says veteran banker

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ST20250617_202525600268/Samoney/Brian Teo/Sue-Ann Tan/Profile of Mr Fong Chee Wai, Cathay United Bank chief risk officer, at his office in Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1 on June 17, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Me and My Money: Former interior designer finds new calling as leather artisan

Maverick Made founder Shaun-Joel Liew began experimenting with leathercraft as a hobby.
Maverick Made founder Shaun-Joel Liew began experimenting with leathercraft as a hobby.

Me and My Money: A year as a backpacker set him on road to becoming COO at e-wallet provider

Mr Kelvin Lam's passion for making finance easier for travellers goes back to his backpacking days when queueing for cash exchanges was a pain point.
Mr Kelvin Lam's passion for making finance easier for travellers goes back to his backpacking days when queueing for cash exchanges was a pain point.

Me & My Money: A love for doodling draws him into running a business based on his art

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Me & My Money: Dylan Chia of crafts business DHCTOONs. Pictured Oct 3, 2025. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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Me & My Money: Dylan Chia of crafts business DHCTOONs. Pictured Oct 3, 2025. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

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