December 9, 2025
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of sharing my journey with the eager students of Ngee Ann Polytechnic. It was an energising session filled with curiosity, honest questions, and the kind of openness that reminds us why youth education matters so deeply.
GoodWhale was invited by Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE), and we are grateful to team ACE’s Rebecca, Tracy, and the NP lecturers for creating such a warm space for meaningful conversation.
As someone who transitioned from a science background into entrepreneurship, I know what it feels like to stand at a crossroads without a clear map. That uncertainty was where my journey with GoodWhale began, and it was exactly what I wanted to bring to the students real, grounded entrepreneurship advice for students navigating their own path.
Why Curiosity Matters More Than Certainty
You do not need a business degree or a perfectly polished plan to begin your entrepreneurial journey. What you need is curiosity.
For me, while embarking into the working society, I was weighed in with additional responsibility. Marriage.
Curiosity to provide more for my family was what pulled me out of a stable path in science and into a world where ideas, people, and purpose matter just as much as technical skills. It is also what pushed me to keep learning, asking questions, and experimenting until GoodWhale became not just a project but a mission.
Many students asked how they should begin. My answer was simple. Be open. Explore widely. Try the things that interest you. When something excites you, invest time and energy to understand it better. In the early stages of your life, learning is one of the best investments you can make.
What I would say to my younger self and you?
If I could speak to my younger self, I would say this:
Do not chase just money. Chase purpose.
Entrepreneurship and investing share the same foundation. They reward those who develop their thinking, not those who copy someone else’s answers. When you learn to analyse businesses, understand people, manage risk, and make independent decisions, you build skills that compound for life.
That is far more valuable than any one-time “hot pick”.
Creating Space for Young People to Dream Boldly
Sessions like this remind us why youth education is such an important part of GoodWhale’s mission. Young people are stepping into a world of rapidly changing industries and opportunities. They need tools, frameworks, and the confidence to navigate uncertainty.
More importantly, they need spaces that embrace their questions, not pressure them into predetermined paths.
At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, I saw students thinking deeply about their futures, sharing candid reflections, and challenging their own assumptions. Their willingness to learn and explore reinforces why we continue doing this work.
Our Role as Educators and Partners in Their Growth
Every interaction with youths is a reminder that entrepreneurship is not just about building companies. It is about building people.
At GoodWhale, our mission has always been to make financial literacy and personal growth accessible to everyone. When we connect with students, we see the long-term impact that early guidance can create. We see future innovators, future leaders, and future parents who will one day guide the next generation.
If there is one message we left with the students, it is this.
Your journey does not need to be perfect. It only needs to begin.
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GoodWhale’s Take: Why Youth Education Matters to Us
At GoodWhale, we believe empowering young people with clarity and confidence creates ripple effects far beyond the classroom. When students learn to think critically, manage money well, and explore entrepreneurship with curiosity, they carry those values into every part of their lives.
Our team is deeply honoured to contribute to this mission and grateful for the trust schools place in us when inviting us to speak. This session with Ngee Ann Polytechnic was a meaningful reminder of the impact that authentic conversations can create.
A Soft Invitation
GoodWhale remains committed to supporting youths, educators, and organisations who believe in nurturing financially confident individuals. If your school or community is exploring topics like financial literacy, entrepreneurship, or personal development, we would be glad to support your programmes.
