Social Hero Nelson Ng

In episode #15 of the Social Hero, I speak with Christopher Quek, the Founder & General Partner of TRIVE VC, on his journey in impact investing within SEA.



TRIVE VC is an impact VC firm investing in high growth, technology startups that create positive social impact, improving the health and wealth of people in Southeast Asia. TRIVE has a $30M asset under management and has invested in > 20 impact-driven companies in SEA.



We delved into Chris's journey in supporting impact-driven startups in making a positive difference in SEA. Besides, we also discussed about the definition of impact investing and how asset owners are able to contribute to the impact investing ecosystem.



Check out our conversation to learn more about his work! 😉



Website: https://www.trive.vc/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-quek-li-wen/




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In episode #14 of the Social Hero, I speak with Amy Blair, the Founder & CEO of The Batik Boutique, on her journey to empower Malaysian women and local artisans through fair and sustainable income.

The Baik Boutique is a Malaysian-based social enterprise which empowers hundreds of artisans by offering them a fair and sustainable income-producing beautiful, high-quality fashion and gifts. The Batik Boutique believes that women deserved a fair and sustainable income, and the ability to provide for themselves and their families.

We delved into Amy's journey as an expatriate who travelled across the world from the US, the local arts and crafts industry in Malaysia, and the beautiful stories of women family. 

Check out our conversation to learn more about her work! 😉

Website: https://www.thebatikboutique.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebatikboutique

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatikboutique/


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In episode #13 of the Social Hero, I speak with Felix Tan, the Founder & CEO of Skilio, on his journey to develop well-rounded students in Singapore.

Skilio is a Singapore-based education technology company that empowers organisations to track soft skill development. Skilio aims to provide an alternative to paper qualifications by showcasing an accurate representation of your true abilities.

We delved into his journey as a student entrepreneur at Skilio, the importance of soft skills, and the common challenges of students in developing soft skills. Despite his young age, Felix has demonstrated his ambitious vision in grooming more well-rounded students who learn and grow from the various experience.

Skilio has bagged numerous achievements in the EdTech field, including the National Champion for Global Student Entrepreneur Awards at Entrepreneurs Organization and NUS Enterprise 10k Innovation and Practicum Grant.

Check out our conversation to learn more about his work! 😉 

Website: https://skilio.co/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helloskilio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloskilio/


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In episode #12 of the Social Hero, I speak with Debbie Choa, the Executive Director of Projek57, on her journey to promote unity and patriotism in Malaysia.

Projek57 is a social enterprise, non-political and non-partisan committed to building unity and hope in Malaysia, home for all Malaysians. Its main focus is the youths of our nation. It collaborates with universities and colleges to engage youths in projects to build unity and empower underprivileged youths through retail training.

We discussed the diversity and unity of Malaysia society and the power of youths to make a difference in the nation.

Check out our conversation to learn more about her work! 😉

Website: https://www.projek57.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projek57

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projek57/


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In this 6-minute episode, I will share about the four ways to support social enterprises in your local community.

Firstly, understanding the social enterprise from the aspects of impact, business models, and processes. Secondly, purchase their products or engage with their services, all with a mindful heart. Thirdly, be their ambassadors and spread your love with your family and friends. Last but not least, volunteer for the social enterprise that you are aligned with.

This bite-sized episode will provide you with a good overview of how to support social enterprises in your local community so that you will fully invest your time, effort, and money to the right channel.

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In episode #11 of the Social Hero, I speak with Soon Seng, the CEO of Teach For Malaysia, on his journey to tackle education inequity in Malaysia.

Teach For Malaysia is a non-profit organisation which commits to ending education inequality in Malaysia. Its flagship 2-year fellowship programme enables fresh graduates and early-year working professionals to involve in the education field through teaching in high-needs secondary schools.

To date, Teach For Malaysia has impacted more than 111,000 students in over 157 secondary schools across Malaysia. More than 400 fellows have participated in the transformational 2-year fellowship programme and are playing pivotal roles in the education field in Malaysia after the fellowship programme.

Check out our conversation to learn more about his work! 😉

Website: https://teachformalaysia.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachformalaysia/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachformsia/


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