What does it take to scale from a single rented house to becoming Singapore’s largest co-living operator with nearly 5,000 keys?

We sat with Eugene Lim, Founder and CEO of The Assembly Place (TAP), for an unfiltered conversation about bold pivots, gritty beginnings, and building a real estate business with purpose.

In this episode:

• From broke uni student to building a 20-year real estate career
• Why co-living is more than just renting rooms
• How TAP is expanding into regional markets like KL and eyeing global hotspots like Japan and London
• The strategic shift from operator to asset co-owner
• Fundraising, building lean with tech, and the road to a potential SGX listing

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or just curious how the co-living model works behind the scenes, this is one founder story you won’t want to miss.

#business #entrepreneur #singapore #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #businesstips

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Survival, innovation, and the secret sauce behind thriving in one of the toughest industries—this episode, in partnership with RespectSG, is a masterclass in resilience!

Join our two titans of Singapore’s F&B scene:

- Danny Loong, CEO of Timber Group and chairman of Respect SG, who’s redefining placemaking with live music, hawker hubs, and a mission to balance profit with purpose

- Mustaffa Kamal, founder of Black Hole Group, the brains behind 20+ buzzing F&B concepts, who reveals how pivoting from hipster cafes to halal Mexican joints kept his brands alive for over a decade

What’s in store?

- Behind-the-scenes struggles: From razor-thin margins to the real cost of "viral" success

- Respect SG’s game-changer: How a youth internship program is reshaping perceptions—and why Gen Z might just save the F&B industry

- The "respect factor": Why treating staff and customers with dignity isn’t just nice—it’s profitable

Tune in for raw stories, hard-earned wisdom, and the hustle behind your favorite dining spots. Whether you’re a business owner, foodie, or just love a good underdog story—this episode will leave you hungry for more.

#business #entrepreneur #singapore #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #businesstips

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Are you ready to peek behind the curtain of the AI revolution?

Dive into the world of enterprise AI with two extraordinary guests who are reshaping how businesses make decisions:

Mark Leadercramer, AlphaSense APAC Regional Director. A tech veteran who transitioned from Stripe to the cutting-edge world of AI-powered market intelligence

Serene Keng, EDBI Director of Value Creation & Communications. The strategic mind behind Singapore's venture capital approach to emerging technologies

Highlight:

- Discover why trustworthy AI is the ultimate game-changer for Fortune 500 companies and investors

- Learn how AlphaSense blends proprietary data with AI to power billion-dollar decisions—without the hallucinations

- Get insights into the future of enterprise intelligence that's happening RIGHT NOW

- Explore Singapore’s strategic role as a global AI hub and why investors like EDBI are investing in this sector

- The rise of “agentic AI” and what it means for the future of work

“AI isn’t about replacing humans—it’s about amplifying our critical thinking. But if you’re still using free tools, you’re already behind.”

Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to cut through the AI noise and uncover actionable insights for your business or portfolio. Tune in now!

02:03 What’s EDBI’s main investment mission?

09:15 Why do companies choose AlphaSense instead of building in-house?

15:15 How big is the opportunity space for AlphaSense?

30:52 Which new careers should Singaporeans look into because of AI?

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