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153 - Why Sugasini Kandiah Left a High-Paying Job to Start Her Own Business
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Sugasini Kandiah is the founder of Hidden Gems Talent, a platform that helps Singapore startups tap into top-tier remote talent from Malaysia and Indonesia. She is passionate about helping young professionals across the region build rewarding careers while enabling startups to scale with the right people.
Before launching Hidden Gems Talent, Suga spent a decade in private equity and impact investing, working as an investment officer at EMIA, a Mekong-based development fund, and Creador, a leading regional private equity firm. She partnered closely with founders to scale their businesses, gaining firsthand insight into what drives growth.
Suga holds a degree in Economics from Yale University.
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Career Beginnings and Journalism Aspirations
02:46 Transition to Investments and Private Equity
04:19 Becoming an Entrepreneur
07:35 Balancing Parenthood and Entrepreneurship
12:03 Building a Business and Team Culture
21:29 Importance of Numbers in Business
25:59 Navigating the Hiring Landscape
27:37 Targeting the Malaysian Market
30:57 Cost Comparison Across Countries
32:26 Effective Recruitment Strategies
39:16 Setting Clear KPIs for Remote Employees
47:01 Working with Different Generations
50:17 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
The Hidden Gems Talent https://www.hiddengemtalent.com/
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