HUANG SHAO-NING Partner and chief angel, AngelCentral
FINDING PURPOSE
WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS LOOKING TO SCALE?
It’s the same, whether you’re male or female. You need to have a good sense of what being a great founder is, so talk to other founders. And reflect on how you can be equally good, if not better. I think female founders have too many voices in our heads. We can never be 100 per cent certain, so take that leap of faith – even if you’re only 60 per cent sure. Commit to what you want to do, list the resources you need and make sure you look after the other aspects of your life as well.
When I started JobsFactory, I went in without thinking too much. In hindsight, I was fortunate that my family supported me. I had my first two children in the first five years of business, and my mum helped me to look after them. I wouldn’t have been able to manage if my family wasn’t there for me. When I think back, there were times when I felt I’d missed out on my children’s growth. But I don’t regret the choice because I know that if I had diminished the desire to run my business well, I would have been upset with myself later on.
WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT PART ABOUT SCALING A START-UP?
Knowing whether you have it in you. Confidence and conviction are key. You need optimism and you need the boldness to take risks.
WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR THOSE TRYING TO START A BUSINESS IN THIS PANDEMIC?
This story is from the November 2020 edition of The PEAK Singapore.
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