WEI LIN TING
Mathematical Sciences
School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Summary
Wei Lin is a small-town guy who believes that happiness is sustained by being of service to others. His Ikigai is to be actively involved in building and investing in businesses which has a positive impact on society.
Wei Lins mental model framework is built upon various disciplines, especially in the field of Mathematics which he finds useful when he dabbles in various endeavours, such as music, business, investing, writing and coaching. He is also the co-author of two books, in the area of mathematics and investing.
Currently, Wei Lin is the co-founder and CEO of JoyfulPerson, a microlearning solution for frontline workers. He conceptualised a text-based pedagogy for frontline training because he understood the learning struggles of frontline workers and firmly believes that learning should be frictionless and accessible.
In addition, Wei Lin is also an investor and strategic advisor in four businesses - an award-winning, world-renowned gym franchise, Anytime Fitness at Kallang Wave, a fast-expanding restaurant franchise, Greendot at Westgate, a common mans cafe-bar, Huggs Coffee at 18 Tai Seng and Huggs Coffeebar at Paya Lebar Quarter.
Formerly a math teacher with the Ministry of Education, Wei Lin was awarded the prestigious MOE Scholarship and has won multiple awards for his endeavours in the field of Mathematics. He taught in a secondary school for 4 years and is passionate about teaching youths.
During his undergraduate days, Wei Lin represented Singapore in the Queen Entrepreneur’s Competition as the CEO of TimeOrDime.com, a website that connects errand runners with concierge service buyers based on the concept of social and service networking.
As a firm believer in service learning and community outreach, Wei Lin founded the SPMS Youth Expedition Project and led the team for a service-learning trip to Bagong Silang, Manila. SPMS YEP subsequently received the NTU Humanitarian Award for their contributions. He also founded the Singapore Outreach team in the NTU Investment Interactive Club, which conducts financial literacy workshops for secondary schools and tertiary institutions.
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Work Experience
Co-Founder, CEO Jun 2020 - Present
JoyfulPerson SingaporeWei Lin is currently the co-founder and CEO of JoyfulPerson, the mobile micro-learning solution for frontline workers, enabling rapid upskilling and organisational excellence. He is actively involved in pedagogy design and business development.
Formerly a scholar with the Ministry of Education, Wei Lins passion for education and business led him to advise and invest in a portfolio of brick and mortar businesses in the fitness and FB space.
During his NTU days, Wei Lin founded the SPMS Youth Expedition Project and led the team for a service-learning trip to Bagong Silang, Manila. He also represented Singapore in the Queen Entrepreneur’s Competition as the CEO of TimeOrDime.com, a website that connects errand runners with concierge service buyers based on the concept of social and service networking.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (Math) Aug 2008 - Aug 2011
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeOther Skills
Q&A with WEI LIN TING
How do you effectively manage your work?
by maintaining focus and by working alongside brilliant people
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How would you describe yourself in one sentence?
What would you bring to a team if you join them?
What are your strongest skills that have contributed to your success in this field?
the ability to communicate complex ideas in simple words, to motivate a group of people towards a common goal and to stay laser-focused on immediate tasks while keeping a birds eye vantage on long term goals
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What was the most significant event that made you the way you are now?
leaving the safety net of my job and venturing out with my team of partners
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What do you like most about your work?
Meeting interesting, accomplished people and learning from them.
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