<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[EduStartup News]]></title><description><![CDATA[www.venturepost.org]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:12:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.venturepost.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[More Than a Consultant: The Engineer’s Guide to Navigating AI’s "White Elephant" Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridge is a series of Interviews on Legacy, Leverage, and Intergenerational Leadership. This post is sponsored by Bridge to Significance Pte Ltd In an industry often dominated by charismatic salespeople and flashy pitches, Yong Song (Danny) Teo stands out for a completely different reason.  He is not the typical "bubbly" networking archetype who relies on superficial charm to win a room. Instead, Danny commands respect through pure competence, deep technical substance, and an...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/more-than-a-consultant-the-engineer-s-guide-to-navigating-ai-s-white-elephant-risks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a98d4f072f5ee628cd74d5f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:00:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_2e58c939ab6d4bdca4e54e5302dbe4db~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Phantom Army: Why Mega-Follower Counts Are a Digital Illusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the modern digital economy, vanity is a multi-million-dollar industry.  Across platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and X, professional profiles increasingly sport massive follower counts.  To the casual observer, these figures project instant authority, global reach, and thought-leadership royalty. Yet, a closer look at the actual mechanics of these accounts often reveals a startling disconnect:  a creator with nearly 3 million followers publishing a major update only managed to scrape...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/the-phantom-army-why-mega-follower-counts-are-a-digital-illusion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaf39fa2d766152b9fd6593</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:28:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_28569c72ee2c43c4b48f6561d9373a52~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_816,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheerleaders vs. Boxing Coaches: Why the People Who Love You Are Killing Your Startup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone loves a cheerleader. They tell you they love you, your product rocks, and the world is going to beat a path to your door to buy it. They do this because they want to support you and tangibly show they care. Many of them are our friends and family, teachers and counsellors, and even the public in the form of likes and shares via social media.  These people are empathetic and genuinely want you to do well. They’re happy when you’re happy. But have you ever thought about it? They are...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/cheerleaders-vs-boxing-coaches-why-the-people-who-love-you-are-killing-your-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aacb26ec277db7715a8b9af</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:55:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_eb521c1011c24d8589e4f59b4c8cca55~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From ASEAN to Turkey: Driving Global Harmonisation in Food Safety and Nutrition Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridge is a series of Interviews on Legacy, Leverage, and Intergenerational Leadership. This post is sponsored by Bridge to Significance Pte Ltd As the food industry undergoes rapid transformation through technological advancement and evolving global regulations, few leaders are as uniquely positioned to guide its future as Richard Khaw.  With over 20 years of experiential knowledge, Khaw is currently embarking on a new professional chapter he calls "Richard 3.0."  This initiative is more...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/from-asean-to-turkey-driving-global-harmonisation-in-food-safety-and-nutrition-claims</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a97c20eafdae5ab27977244</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:00:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_187bac0a89f64e86a78e7d3247d295b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Scammed a Student Yesterday, in Front of Teachers Who Did Nothing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, I ran my usual pitching workshop. This marks my fourth year running it in this Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) and the seventh time overall since 2022, and on paper, the metrics looked exceptional. The Good: Engagement, Numbers, and Unexpected Appetite We saw a record turnout of around 30+ attendees (approximately 40% more than usual). The energy in the room was electric. The crowd was genuinely interactive, asked sharp, high-value questions, and paid razor-sharp attention...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/i-scammed-a-student-yesterday-in-front-of-teachers-who-did-nothing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aab4cfc2dc1ddd4aee33e0a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_77e42d8d454e4a3394327cc0b00def0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Deep-Tech Spin-Off Trap: Why Asking a CEO to Build the Reservoir and Bring the Rain for Free is Doomed to Fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having spent over a decade working closely with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and incubators and running my own venture capital fund management company since 2013, I have lifted planes into the air, and steadied ships in rough waters. Navigating the intersection of academic research and commercial reality requires rigorous discipline, realistic market alignment, and an absolute intolerance for structural nonsense. Yet, a recent recruitment posting caught my eye. It was launched by a...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/the-deep-tech-spin-off-trap-why-asking-a-ceo-to-build-the-reservoir-and-bring-the-rain-for-free-is</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa89d63f448a9cd17bcb397</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:45:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_addbb344b2e94ee3b55687157a8b2e38~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Lab to Global Boardrooms: Matthew Tan on Agri-Tech, Climate Survival and Food Security]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridge is a series of Interviews on Legacy, Leverage, and Intergenerational Leadership. This post is sponsored by Bridge to Significance Pte Ltd When I first crossed paths with Matthew Tan in January 2025 during the National University of Singapore’s Master of Science in Venture Creation (MSVC) course—where he served as course instructor and I participated as a business mentor—it was immediately clear that his perspective on industry and innovation was forged in deep operational reality. ...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/from-lab-to-global-boardrooms-matthew-tan-on-agri-tech-climate-survival-and-food-security</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a978fe29c8db6195f82bbf2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:00:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_f323e1bfcc074cfa81e0cdbcb6285c31~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore Is Building Trust Into Stablecoins—But Trust Still Needs Due Diligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[MAS has proposed legislative amendments to implement Singapore’s stablecoin framework. Reserve backing and redemption rules should strengthen confidence, but founders and businesses must still understand exactly which token, issuer and legal claim they are relying upon. The most dangerous word in “stablecoin” may be “stable”. It sounds like a promise. One token equals one dollar. The value remains constant. Money moves quickly across borders and digital platforms without the volatility...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/singapore-is-building-trust-into-stablecoins-but-trust-still-needs-due-diligence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa0ca4fff357ecb174ddfe3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:30:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5dc7bd_d249654731eb4aa3ab5a353daaffedea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nixon Ng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The True Fitness Collapse: When Accounting Rules Trump Consumer Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The abrupt closure of True Fitness and True Yoga left thousands of members holding unfulfilled prepaid packages, sparking widespread consumer outrage and debate across Asia. According to one source, consumers reported more than S$609,000 in losses and more than 240 complaints were filed with the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) over monetary losses stemming from un-utilised memberships, packages and services. As regulatory bodies and provisional liquidators step in to sort through...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/the-true-fitness-collapse-when-accounting-rules-trump-consumer-reality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa62f63571318e8c9e8b67a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:23:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_437aa6312bdb4c50bfab80ab23a48e08~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Resilient Polymath: A Deep Dive into Dr. Marie Ang’s Vision for Leadership and Social Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridge is a series of Interviews on Legacy, Leverage, and Intergenerational Leadership. This post is sponsored by Bridge to Significance Pte Ltd When we first met at Tiong Bahru Plaza in mid-August 2026 to discuss her prospective candidature in the NUS’ Distinguished Senior Fellowship Programme (DSFP), she appeared care-free—hardly the typical advocate for displaced youth.  This initial perception quickly shifted as it became clear her vibrant energy is the primary catalyst for her...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/the-resilient-polymath-a-deep-dive-into-dr-marie-ang-s-vision-for-leadership-and-social-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a96af2ce25608e51aae1b3f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:00:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_5d92255599f040158d761f26cab39239~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From "Grinder" to "Artist": One Tech Leader’s Blueprint for Redefining High Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridge is a series of Interviews on Legacy, Leverage, and Intergenerational Leadership. This post is sponsored by Bridge to Significance Pte Ltd In the fast-paced world of Silicon Valley and global tech, we are conditioned to believe that success is a simple function of output.  We are told to grind, to scale, and to optimise every waking hour until we reach the next milestone—the IPO, the exit, the promotion. But for many, this relentless pursuit of "more" leads to a hidden, corrosive...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/from-the-grinder-to-the-artist-one-tech-leader-s-blueprint-for-redefining-high-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9682405bedecf2a64231d4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:00:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_79e66ef66bc84faa9cd10f6de6705776~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_864,h_561,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can't Get a Job Because You Suck]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Great Black Hole of Job Hunting: A $0 Experiment on Why Portals Are Broken Everyone tells you the job market is desperate for talent, and if you are qualified and work hard, you'll make it. We are constantly fed stories of labor shortages, fierce competition for skilled operators, and companies scrambling to fill roles. So, I decided to test the system. For three weeks, I ran a raw, unfiltered social experiment. I sent out 50 targeted resumes to SMEs, startups, and Institutes of Higher...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/you-can-t-get-a-job-because-you-suck</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9d1540c6495acaaf3139c3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:55:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_09d9b6fd961b434b8e2ac0d77c9779cb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stubbornness Trap: Why Founders Misunderstand Valuation and the Brutal Reality of the Buyside]]></title><description><![CDATA[In venture work, you encounter every imaginable stripe of founder. Some are sharp teenagers building code in their bedrooms, some are retrenched corporate veterans turning a lifetime of scar tissue into an enterprise, and many are senior-preneurs bringing decades of domain expertise to a brand-new table. They come from entirely different past lives, socioeconomic backgrounds, and geographic corridors, but almost all of them share one defining psychological trait: they are pathologically...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/the-stubbornness-trap-why-founders-misunderstand-valuation-succession-and-the-brutal-reality-of-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9cc5953b36b5909cb0e96a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:58:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_8f49b8efbcbc41dcac09e9ea43fc59a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Corporate Counsel to Catalyst: Jaya Prakash’s Journey "Beyond 18"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridge is an interviews series on Legacy, Leverage and Intergenerational Leadership. This post is brought to you by Bridge to Significance Pte Ltd Prakash and Prof Virginia CHA, Academic Director, DSFP For two and a half decades, Jaya Prakash Balakrishnan worked at the intersection of law, regulation and high-stakes corporate finance. As General Counsel at Citibank Singapore for more than two decades, his world was one of risk assessment, regulatory frameworks, and the constant,...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/from-corporate-counsel-to-catalyst-jaya-prakash-s-journey-beyond-18</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a964faa5bedecf2a641c484</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_dd5d292bff4e4cdfa3efb1eb341c3266~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_756,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ponzi Schemes Always Work: A Masterclass in Human Greed and Common Sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every few years, the headlines repeat themselves. Whether it’s the high-flying days of Sunshine Empire or more recent forex and overseas property syndication traps, the script remains identical.  Con artists trot out the same stale promises of guaranteed double-digit monthly returns, flash their rented luxury cars, and a fresh batch of eager victims happily hand over their life savings. Yet, amidst all the shock and outrage when these schemes inevitably implode, one fundamental truth remains...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/why-ponzi-schemes-always-work-a-masterclass-in-human-greed-and-common-sense</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b7cf3950c73fdcf7b9b98</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:55:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_87440b97d36249599968cac1647c2be6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Work Permits Will Ease the Manpower Shortage—But Not Solve It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore has expanded the occupations eligible for workers from non-traditional sources, including waiters and kitchen assistants. The move may help labour-starved businesses, but employers must still confront poor job design, weak supervision and unsustainable operating models. For many Singapore restaurant owners, the most important item on the menu is not food. It is manpower. A café can have customers, a good location and positive reviews—and still reduce its operating hours because it...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/more-work-permits-will-ease-the-manpower-shortage-but-not-solve-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9a191740b25387a6f12ffe</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5dc7bd_02ce6be29c73484699e7f4872f5fabf4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nixon Ng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore’s Students Are Winning Robotics Competitions. But Are We Building Robotics Education?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore’s youth technology competitions are growing, but competitions alone cannot create a generation of engineers and innovators. Robotics must become a sustained learning pathway—not an occasional spectacle available mainly to students with the right school, coach or enrichment budget. There is a familiar photograph at almost every student robotics competition. A team of smiling students stands behind a machine decorated in school colours. Someone holds a trophy. Teachers and parents...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/singapore-s-students-are-winning-robotics-competitions-but-are-we-building-robotics-education</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a990e8879e2b90bfeb004dc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:26:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5dc7bd_a11f0a48972742f3bd6c0d99b0447c8f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nixon Ng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Soldier in the Boardroom: Why Chris Lo’s Failures Teach Us More About Leadership Than a Thousand Unicorn Success Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridge is a series of Interviews on Legacy, Leverage, and Intergenerational Leadership. This post is sponsored by Bridge to Significance Pte Ltd In the modern startup ecosystem, we are drowning in a sea of polished vanity. Founders worship at the altar of blitzscale, post curated success stories about paper valuations, and treat failure like a dirty secret to be scrubbed from LinkedIn.  But true leadership is rarely born in a sterile boardroom. It is forged in the crucible of absolute...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/the-soldier-in-the-boardroom-why-chris-low-s-12-failures-teach-us-more-about-leadership-than-a-thou</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95493295050d662ef880a2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b5512_2f4f82d039264790ab9d6df3e1665501~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_856,h_446,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Gan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scam Alert—or ACRA Reminder? The Government Email That Has Singapore Businesses Afraid to Click]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine receiving an urgent email telling you that your company has an outstanding ACRA filing or reminder. Screenshot of the actual Email received The message looks important. There may be a deadline, and ignoring it could potentially result in late-filing penalties or compliance issues.  You are about to click the link—but then you notice something strange. The email did not come from an address ending in @acra.gov.sg. Instead, it came from: info@plumber.gov.sg When you hover over the links...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/scam-alert-or-acra-reminder-the-government-email-that-has-singapore-businesses-afraid-to-click</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a97a8450db425d3bc9dd46c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:21:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5dc7bd_493ae180e134415fa1b5a3ec30a3022f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_989,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nixon Ng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Can Correct Grammar—But Can It Recognise a Child’s Voice?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore is introducing AI-assisted essay marking for Chinese Language students. It could give teachers more time for meaningful feedback—but only if efficiency does not quietly become the purpose of education. This month, a machine will begin reading essays written by secondary school students in Singapore. That sentence sounds more dramatic than the official announcement. The Ministry of Education’s new AI Essay Marking System, or AIMS, is intended to assist with Chinese Language...]]></description><link>https://www.venturepost.org/post/ai-can-correct-grammar-but-can-it-recognise-a-child-s-voice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a97b4fddc7f71450b49b4b0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:48:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5dc7bd_0715ae1202af456bb66a86cfe73a53d7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_957,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nixon Ng</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>