Er Wee Cheng

Recent graduate, Writer, and hiker in Singapore

Er Wee Cheng

Recent graduate, Writer, and hiker in Singapore

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Recent graduate interested in high growth startups. Love meeting people and exchanging ideas. Open to opportunities in business development.

At age 7, participated in a mental calculation and abacus competition and clinched 5th position.

At 15, joined the school's hydroponics club. Grew vegetables and flowers as well as maintain the area.

Sold the harvest to teachers (and students who are more cash-rich). Easier to sell if one is on good terms with teachers (aka be a good student).

At 17, joined the Chinese Young Reporter's club in junior college. Worked as a team interviewing people and churned out articles to be published in a Chinese magazine.

In 2009, got conscripted and served 2 years in the army as an infantry. Got to know a bunch of good buddies as well.

In 2011, entered university thinking finance was my calling but eventually got attracted into the world of technology and startups.

Served on the school's Toastmastersclub executive committee as Vice President Education and Sergeant-at-Arms.

During the third year of university, had a chance to invite an entrepreneur to give a motivational speech to students on pursuing their dreams in life.

Also on the committee of the school's investment club involved in the launch of a series of financial seminars.

Interned at a real estate portal startup after the final semester. Impressed the founders so much and was entrusted with developing the investors pitch deck.

Went off on a 2 weeks solo backpacking trip to Vietnam, with footprints covering 4 cities and met travelers from all over the world. Highlight of the trip was a 24 km trek in 2 days around the Sapa mountains.

Coming from a humble background, I believe in creating a more transparent society and empowering individuals to unlock their true potential.

Love reading books in my spare time (recommend "Hacking Work" and "Blue Ocean Strategy") and occasionally writes on my blog.

Currently in the midst of creating an educational board game that hopefully would not break friendships.

  • Education
    • University of London B.Sc. (Hons) Banking and Finance