Halogen Foundation Singapore

CEO and Co-founder of Shiok Meats Pte. Ltd. Dr. Sandhya Sriram is the CEO and co-founder of Shiok Meats Pte. Ltd., Singapore. Sandhya is a stem cell scientist with over 10 years of experience working with muscle, adipose, cells and stem cells. After graduating with a PhD from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, Sandhya pursued her postdo... c at A*STAR in Singapore. Following 4 years of postdoctoral work, she took up business development at a research institute. Alongside, she co-founded 2 companies, Biotech In Asia and SciGlo. Sandhya has been featured on Forbes Women in Tech for her entrepreneurial ventures. Currently, Sandhya and Dr. Ka Yi Ling, her co-founder and CTO of Shiok Meats, are working on cell-based meat (seafood), based out of Singapore. NFTE provides a platform for students to learn real-world values and thinking skills through entrepreneurship. The opportunity granted to the students in getting up close and personal with the corporate volunteers adds a new dimension to experiential learning. Students often value these opportunities as a means for them to interact with adults from a different background beyond education. Before NFTE, I was unsure about my potential to be creative and even lacked the confidence in carrying myself in presentations. But through NFTE, I realised that there can be different ways of being creative, whether through opportunity recognition or wanting to problem solve. I also learnt to be more comfortable when presenting in front of people. I am thankful for the facilitators who were very patient with me when I had questions. Now with all that NFTE has gifted me, I want to put my best foot forward and not give up on any task that comes my way! Thank you for your interest in our e-book. Fill up your details in the form below and we will have the book sent your way! By clicking Submit, you give consent to receive updates on future programmes, events, and resources by Halogen Foundation Singapore. Nigel has always been fascinated by how a well-strung set of words ...Read More