Glen Lim
Business
Nanyang Business School
Summary
An ex co-founder of a HR Tech Ecosystem Building startup founded in his university days. Glen actively pursue new ideas and opportunities for social change using education as a tool to achieve the dreams of the young. Extremely passionate about start-ups and the synergy that can exist between technology and the way people live their lives. Problem solver and curious conversationalist at heart.
I am always open to connect with new individuals and communities from any background, have conversations, share insights or even just some coffee. Feel free to reach out.
Featured Skills
Work Experience
Education Sector Advisor Nov 2019 - Present
Meet Ventures SingaporeCo-Founder, Regional Business Development Singapore Operations Oct 2019 - Present
XL Meets SingaporeXL Meets is a bespoke cross-border MICE planner and organiser, with a social mission to improve education and career mobility. We specialize in developing customised itineraries for Public and Private Sectors and Educational Institutes. We empower our clients by increasing their exposure to industries of their interest and by networking with industry experts.
Co-Founder Singapore Strategy Operations Oct 2019 - Present
Wiloft IndonesiaWho we are: We are a cross-border Peer-to-peer (P2P) platform that connects expatriates and foreign students with local housing owners in the comfort of their own homes.
Our Vision: Our vision is twofold: to enable expatriates and foreign students to find long term accommodations before they arrive at the foreign country; and to enable housing owners to find reliable long-term tenants from around the world instead of relying on local housing agents.
Business Development Operations Manager (Singapore) Nov 2018 - Dec 2019
Flying Chalks SingaporeAn Education Technology Education Mobility Startup
focused on improving the study abroad industry in APAC by providing greater opportunities to students in all levels of education from pre-school to post-graduate studies.
Biz Dev - Tripled the number of business partnerships. Through
personal contacts, expanded list of services to hosting foreign students, schools and organisations. 100% satisfaction rate.
Strategy - Market expansion into Malaysia, USA, Brunei.
Sales Ops - Achieved sales amount of previous sales manager
within 3 months B2C. Creation optimisation of new processes work flows. Sales operations support to Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea.
Co-Founder Chief Operating Officer (Business Development Operations) Jan 2018 - Nov 2018
FOTE Network SingaporeA human resource ecosystem development startup specializing in the integration of people, technology and processes for SMEs and startups. Founded during my last semester in NTU with 3 working professionals.
We guide SMEs towards a more cost-efficient and lean HR system, by helping them to introduce and implement suitable HR Tech solutions enabling them to free up critical resources for expansion.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA (Business Administration) Jul 2019 - Present
Smartly Institute United StatesA Mobile-First and Flexible Part-Time MBA with an Award-Winning Curriculum, Elite Alumni Network and Exclusive Career Portal.
Students from 35 Countries and 80% from Top 30 Global Schools like Harvard, MIT, Standford, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, etc.
Students Work Experiences include but not limited to NASA, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Mercer, Apple, Microsoft, Deloitte, EY, Amazon, HSBC, Siemens, KPMG, etc.
Intensive MBA degree (10 months) granted by Smartly Institute, Washington, D.C.
Winter Exchange Program (Business Administration) Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
Hanyang University South KoreaSelf funded semester exchange program to Hanyang University from Aug 2017 to December 2017.
Explored startup communities in South Korea.
Bachelor of Business (Marketing Specialization) (Business Administration) Aug 2015 - May 2018
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeFull time student full time financial consultant private tutor. Self-funded university tuition fees.
2018 - Invited to participate in a marketing video for a new education platform developed by NTU;
2017 - NTU Peak Leadership Program, Case Competition Presentation (Awarded: Best speaker, Best leader Ideation prize 2nd runner up);
2016 - National Cash Flow Competition Organizing Committee;
2015 - Business Development Committee Member, NTU Investment Club.
Diploma in Banking Financial Services, with a Certificate in Applied Psychology (Banking And Finance) Feb 2010 - May 2013
Singapore Polytechnic SingaporeOther Skills
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