14 October 2024
Mind Your Business: From Dropout to Disruptor - how a vision for mental health raised $20m?
Imagine dropping out of school at the age of 16 to chase a vision - one that's deeply rooted in addressing a growing societal need.
With a passion for solving a problem that resonated with him from a young age, this entrepreneur left formal education to dedicate his efforts to building something bigger than himself.
His determination led to the founding of a mental health platform aimed at providing accessible, scalable care to those in need.
Backed by investors who believed in his vision, he successfully raised $20 million in funding, a testament to the urgency of the issue and the potential of his solution.
But how does one make such a bold leap, and what inspired this path?
Here's our conversation with Theodoric Chew, CEO and Co-Founder, Intellect.
Presented by Audrey Siek
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
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5 November 2021
Why It Matters: Singapore-based mental health app to address mental healthcare in Asia
Covid-19 has thrust mental health to the forefront and a recent study by iPrice has revealed that more Southeast Asians are searching for mental health products and services online during this pandemic. Theodoric Chew, Co-Founder & CEO, Intellect, shares about his company’s plans to lower barriers to mental health care in the region and how their application can help with one’s mental well-being

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