Me & My Money: Investing in start-ups as a core asset
SINGAPORE – Marketing entrepreneur Jonathan Eg became money-savvy early in life when his parents taught him the importance of making every dollar count.
His family had financial problems when he was growing up, but he drew strength from the hard times.
“These experiences instilled in me a profound sense of gratitude and a strong work ethic. I learnt the value of financial stability and the importance of making wise financial decisions,” notes Mr Eg.
His journey in finance progressed when he developed an interest in investing, even though he majored in electrical and computer engineering in university. The interest was sparked by his first job after university – a role in a family office which gave him hands-on experience in…
