On this podcast, Simon Lim features Singaporean entrepreneur Lim Ee Ling, the Co-Founder of Young Founders Summit (YFS) - a startup pre-accelerator programme for aspiring Gen Z entrepreneurs worldwide.
If your kids are aged 15 to 20, you'll want to know more about the Young Founders Summit which equips these youths with the know-how of being a young entrepreneur/founder. There is even guidance by mentors. So what exactly do these youths learn by participating in the Young Founders Summit?
Last December, 80 selected participants from 10 countries had convened in Singapore for a 5-day in-person residential bootcamp. How did it go and what happens thereafter?
How can a business owner or an organisation be considered to be involved in the Young Founders Summit? In other words, tap or engage with these talented young minds?
Download and listen to this interview which was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.

ABOUT LIM EE LING
Lim Ee Ling spent almost a decade as an Investment Banker, executing billion-dollar transactions. She specialized in Consumer, Retail and Technology. Ee Ling was also the former Executive Director of Market Launch at 500 Global, which invested in over 2,800 fast-growing technology companies. Today, she is the Co-Founder of Young Founders Summit (YFS), a startup pre-accelerator programme for aspiring Gen Z entrepreneurs worldwide.

YOUNG FOUNDERS SUMMIT (YFS)
Founded in 2018 by Singapore entrepreneurs Lim Ee Ling and Liaw Yit Ming, YFS is an annual six-month startup incubator programme for aspiring entrepreneurs (aged 15-20).

YFS website youngfounderssummit.com

YFS Instagram @youngfounderssummit

YFS email Letsbuild@youngfounderssummit.com

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Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Kong Chek Yong, a guy who has travelled to more than 200 countries and territories, including Syria, Yemen and Antarctica. Chek Yong is a self-taught photographer who has documented some of his travels in a photography book titled "Bearing Witness - A Photobook On Human Stories Worldwide."
Listen to some interesting true stories about the people Chek Yong got to know on his travel adventures. Indeed his travels are one of a kind experiences. Chek (as he's also known) has been to Afghanistan, Iran, Haiti, Ethiopia and Syria. These are not exactly on the mind of tourists when they think of adventure for a holiday. So why does Chek Yong embark on the road less travelled? Find out what is the craziest thing that has happened to him, as well as the most daring thing he has done.
The front cover of Chek Yong's photography book features a woman dressed in what appears to be a traditional red outfit and she's seated. The woman is holding an infant. Hear from Chek Yong about this woman and child.
On Chek Yong's Instagram photography page, one of the photos depicts an armed soldier seated on the ground near a volcano. It's the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Learn from Chek Yong how he captured that amazing scene of the crimson volcano and soldier during the night.
Chek Yong has even brought his mother on an adventure trip. What was it like travelling with his mom? And what were some surprising takeaways from that trip?
Chek Yong will also be discussing his photograph of a shepherd in Afghanistan who collected sparse dried weed for fire, and glacier ice for water.
Get to know Travel Photographer, Kong Chek Yong and hear him share about his photography book titled "Bearing Witness - A Photobook On Human Stories Worldwide."
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This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.

KONG CHEK YONG
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Scams are prevalent and are becoming rampant. What should you know about scams?
On this podcast, Simon Lim speaks to Superintendent Matthew Choo from the Singapore Police Force to on the topic of scams. Matthew is the Assistant Director (Strategic Planning & Research), Scam Public Education Office.
Hear from Matthew about the kinds of scams that are prevalent in society, as well as the modus operandi of such scammers. What measures can one take to avoid being a prey to scammers?
Scammers may even try to capture their victim on video to do a video verification.
Would turning one's camera on to chat with a love interest online subject one to identity theft or even blackmail? What are some telltale signs that one is being love scammed online?
When it comes email phishing, should you click on the "Unsubscribe" button or just ignore the email completely?
There have been reports of scammers deceiving elderly individuals into withdrawing money or transferring money. What is important for seniors to know about scams?
These are just a few of the questions Superintendent Matthew Choo from the Singapore Police Force will answer.
Listen to this interview featuring Superintendent Matthew Choo from the Singapore Police Force. This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3 (Thursday 20th February 2025, from 10pm to 11pm). ONE FM 91.3 is a station of SPH Media.

SCAMSHIELD

ScamShield Helpline
Call the ScamShield helpline designed to assist with scam-related enquiries. You can call this number 24/7 to get help identifying potential scams. Call 1799

ScamShield (Website) scamshield.gov.sg

ScamShield (Instagram) @scamshieldsg

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