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Best Books By Immigrant Authors

The promise of a better life in America has drawn immigrants to this country for some five centuries. These authors are proof America remains a beacon of hope.
Renel Kiriakos

Renel Kiriakos: The Essence Of Genuine Artistry In The UK’s Acting Scene

Even as the British entertainment industry finds itself at a significant crossroads, talents like Renel Kiriakos emerge as the quintessential embodiment of the enduring power of human expression in acting.

Shoutreel – Online Discussions In Reel Time

Shoutreel, an online site that allows you create your own forums and discussion groups, was founded in 2009 by Farooq Yousuf, Ammar Yousuf and Amir Sahib, all of whom work in web development and developed Shoutreel in their free time.

Making Music His Life

      Producer and songwriter Gilbert Ong has high hopes for Singapore's music industry.  The founder of Rhythmiz Music Production believes that given the right platform,...

Uncovering The Untapped Potential Of The Lithuania Tech Scene

The ongoing evolution of Lithuania’s tech sector has created many new opportunities for organizations in the US looking to establish strategic partnerships when expanding their presence across international markets. 

Widgeo.us – Communications ‘R Us

Local startup Widgeo.us has been attracting some attention lately since featuring recently at CommunicAsia 2008, BarCamp Singapore as well as Unconference Singapore 2008. We...

Belly Bandit – Selling Confidence To After-Birth Moms

If necessity was the mother of invention, Lori Caden invented something - out of her own need - that most new mothers would thank her for.

FiveSprockets.com – Creating User-Generated Video Content, Professionally

President, founder and CEO of FiveSprockets.com Randy Ullrich always had a passion for filmmaking. The son of a Screen Actors Guild Hollywood actress, Ullrich...

Mithn Makes Things Happen Now

Getting your first customer is always difficult, as Collin and his business partner Joe found out. The two co-founders of Mithn Singapore had realised in...

You’ve GotVMail – Concentrating On A Specific Market Bring Rewards

Siamak Taghaddos and David Hauser met while attending the entrepreneur program at Babson College, located near Boston. Iranian-born (but Boston-raised) Siamak and Manhattan native...

Prosperity4Kids.com Teachs Kids To Be Financially Smart

Mompreneur Lori Mackey started her company Prosperity4Kids (www.prosperity4kids.com) to educate children in a fun and engaging way, teaching valuable lessons on how to grow up and be financially savvy adults.

FreeCustomWebsite.com Builds You, Err, A Custom Website For Free

Say you don't have the time, energy or the knowledge to put together a website of your own. You could hire a digital agency, but costs can be prohibitive. Neither can you control the quality you get if you opt for a freelancer or use a crowd-sourcing service. Here's another option, and it's even free too: FreeCustomWebsite.com.

Flex-ing His Developer Muscle: A Chat With Seesmic’s Hu Shun Jie

Flex developer Hu Shun Jie from online video microblogging service Seesmic (think a video version of Twitter) is taking some time off his extremely...

Moot.com – Woot, A WiFi-based Social Networking Service!

Image courtesy of Moot.com I got an email from André Mlonyeni, CEO of Ground Control Labs introducing his company's social networking service Moot.com. Moot connects...

Claytorial – Turn Your Ideas Into Clay

When newly-launched mobile services startup Tagga.com was looking for a way to explain its text messaging services to customers and investors, it turned to...

Property Finds A New Home

What: Findpropertysg, a new online portal for Singapore property buyers and sellers. The site provides home owners, sellers and real estate agents DIY (Do-It-Yourself)...

Mobile Concierge At Your Service

  Who: Digital Concierge 2Go®, by Cellcity Pte Ltd What: A local mobile digital concierge service - which includes a mobile application, WAP application and a...

When Film Imitates Life

      Royston Tan may be the more familiar name in the local film-making scene, but Terence Koh also has similar film-making dreams. Having wanted to be a filmmaker...

Promeoh.com – Making Shopping For Bargains Easy

Shopping is a very big deal in Singapore, and shopping for bargains in crowded malls is possibly the most popular form of bloodsport all Singaporeans participate in....
margarita howard HX5

How HX5 And Margarita Howard Stay Ahead In Government Contracting As A Women-Owned Firm

For Margarita Howard, sole owner and CEO/president of HX5, success has come through a combination of strategic foresight, infrastructure investment, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

How Two Best Friends Created An App To Find Your New Best Friend

Manny Manzel and Conor Crighton created a next-generation social networking and dating app they hope doesn’t suffer from the problems of its predecessors.
Boise State University

Alicia Estey: Reinventing Student Experience And Education At Boise State University

Boise State University enters 2025 with strong momentum under the leadership of Alicia Estey, chief financial and operating officer.
money grow on trees

Westport Advisor Michael Gold Reveals The Biggest Financial Mistake Ultra High Net Worth Families...

Michael Gold, founder and CEO of Gold Family Wealth in Westport, Connecticut, says the single most common mistake made by high net worth individuals when it comes to wealth transfer is readiness.
Sean Erez

Sean Erez On Building Authentic Luxury Real Estate In Montreal

We speak to Montreal real estate developer Sean Erez about build homes that endure both in quality and community impact.
Kenna Kennor

How Celebrity Hairstylist Kenna Kennor Is Redefining Creative Entrepreneurship In The Beauty Industry

Whether you’re a stylist, designer, content creator, or entrepreneur, Kenna Kennor’s path shows what’s possible when artistic integrity meets business innovation.
Balega is now Implus owned

Inside Balega’s Product-First Playbook: How Michael Polk’s Implus Team Built A Performance Running Staple

For Balega, an engineering-first approach for functional product superiority isn’t simply a feature; it’s a growth strategy.
marketing charts meeting

Justin Nelson’s Path From Tufts Liberal Arts To JP Morgan Leadership Role

Justin Nelson's career path defied conventional wisdom about finance recruiting. His journey from Tufts University liberal arts student to Managing Director at JP Morgan Private Bank reveals how non-traditional backgrounds can produce exceptional financial leaders.

Justin Fulcher: Why Private Sector Innovation Must Become Central To National Security

Technology entrepreneur Justin Fulcher argues that national security depends on bridging the divide between private sector innovation and government institutions.
lucy lukic

Canada’s Shift Toward Living Benefits: An Interview With Insurance Advisor Lucy Lukic

Lucy Lukic, an insurance advisor with 25 years of experience, is passionate about demystifying insurance and helping Canadians secure their long-term financial futures.

Expert Spotlight: Lucas Birdsall On The 2026 Energy Crisis And The Hormuz Checkpoint

Vancouver-based Lucas Birdsall is a venture capitalist and advisor known for his forensic work in natural resource markets and global supply chain resilience.