Summary This video features an in-depth interview with Joshua W., a Singaporean tech founder whose journey is marked by a dramatic transformation from a rebellious youth to a successful entrepreneur and AI expert. Joshua shares his personal story of academic failure, early interest in technology, and eventual rise to founding  Hypotenuse.ai , a company servicing over 500,000 clients. He also offers valuable insights into AI technology, its development, ethical concerns, and the Singaporean tech ecosystem. Timeline of Joshua’s Personal and Professional Journey Stage Description Childhood & Early Teens Flunked most exams, rebellious behavior, skipping school, getting into fights, rough crowd. Age 10-11 Developed an interest in tech through the game Runescape; motivated by a desire to “hack” after being scammed. Secondary 4 (approx. age 15-16) Bottom of cohort, teachers gave up on him, parents had arguments at home, considered dropping out. Turning Point Decided to prove system wr...

From Dumplings to Data: 5 Timeless Lessons for Smarter AI Adoption in Tech When organizations talk about adopting artificial intelligence (AI), the focus often shifts to speed — how fast they can implement new models, automate workflows, or deploy tools. However, the world’s most profitable dumpling brand featured in “The Hidden $27M System” shows that long-term success comes not from rapid expansion but from precision, discipline, and deep investment in people. These lessons directly mirror what’s needed for sustainable AI transformation. 1. Patience & Growth Strategy Lesson: Prioritize quality and discipline over rapid AI expansion. Application: Start with small, controlled AI pilots before scaling. Focus on high-quality, well-governed data. Implement feedback loops to monitor and refine model outcomes. Result: Stable, trusted AI operations with measurable ROI and minimal reputational risk. 2. Product Consistency Lesson: Sys...

  Patience is Our Friend … Time is Our Enemy Life is a constant balancing act between patience and time. On one hand, patience encourages us to slow down, breathe, and trust the process. It teaches us that growth, healing, and success all take time. Without patience, frustration and despair can consume us. Yet, on the other hand, time reminds us of our mortality. Every tick of the clock pushes us forward, whether we are ready or not. Time can feel like an enemy—slipping away, stealing opportunities, and pressing us into rushed decisions. So, how do we navigate this paradox? 1. Recognize Patience as Strength Patience is not passive waiting—it is active trust. When we practice patience, we create space for better choices, deeper understanding, and long-term rewards. A tree doesn’t grow overnight, and neither do our goals. 2. Use Time Wisely While patience tells us to wait, time reminds us not to wait forever. Time is unforgiving, but when we use it intentionally, it becomes a...

  "You either meet the deadline… or you’re out." If you’ve ever managed an IT project with tight deadlines, conflicting stakeholder demands, and budget cuts mid-execution — you’ll understand when I say: IT Project Management sometimes feels like you’ve been dropped into Squid Game. No, I haven’t been chased by masked guards or played red light, green light (yet), but the stakes in IT projects — while less bloody — can still be painfully high. So, let’s take a tongue-in-cheek look at how IT Project Management mirrors the deadly games of Squid Game. You might laugh, you might cry — and hopefully, walk away with a deeper respect for the chaos PMs navigate daily. 🎯 Game 1: Red Light, Green Scope You’re off to a great start! You’ve got requirements, a scope statement, and alignment. Suddenly a stakeholder yells, “Wait — can we also make it work on iPads, offline, in three languages?” Welcome to the Scope Freeze moment . If you move before alignment returns… the whole proje...

Think Like a Special Forces Team: The IT Project Manager’s Edge In the world of IT project management, bigger teams and elaborate processes often dominate the conversation. Yet, just like elite special forces—SAS, Navy SEALs, or the Gurkhas—small, agile teams can often deliver far more with far less. Why? Because they think differently , act decisively , and drive relentlessly toward outcomes —not excuses. 🔹 Leading Like a Special Forces Commander As an IT Project Manager, I’ve learned that success doesn’t come from following rigid blueprints. It comes from clarity of purpose, flexible execution, and trust in your team’s instincts and ingenuity . Much like a special forces unit dropped behind enemy lines, our projects often begin in challenging, chaotic environments—legacy systems, unclear requirements, resistance to change. Instead of being paralyzed by complexity, we ask one thing: “What can we do right now that moves us forward?” This mindset— bias toward action —is the h...

"The wise man is looking for the tree, but the idiot has already found it." Interpretation This phrase is a witty, paradoxical observation about knowledge, wisdom, and the nature of certainty. It plays on the idea that: Wise people are often aware of the complexity of things, and thus are always searching, questioning, and doubting. They know that understanding is a process and that certainty is elusive. Fools or "idiots," on the other hand, are often quick to claim certainty, even when their understanding is shallow or misguided. They "find" answers easily, not because they are correct, but because they are unaware of the complexities. Expanded Meaning 1. The Nature of Wisdom A wise person recognizes the limits of their knowledge. They are humble, always seeking, questioning, and open to new information. For the wise, the "tree" (symbolizing truth, understanding, or enlightenment) is not easily found. They know that what appears to be a tree mig...