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Right Business: The start-up story and why bootstrapping still works in Singapore’s high-cost economy

Right Business: The start-up story and why bootstrapping still works in Singapore’s high-cost economy

Update: 2025-11-12
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Not every start-up story begins with million-dollar investments or flashy boardroom deals. Some grow quietly — from grit, purpose, and a deep belief in what they’re building.

Kelvin Ang started The Chemistry Practice during the pandemic, armed with just a laptop and a few students. No safety net. Just a vision to make chemistry more accessible. Today, his bootstrapped education business is thriving.

What strategies allowed him to grow without giving up control? What lessons can other aspiring entrepreneurs take from his journey?

On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kelvin Ang, Founder & Principal Tutor, The Chemistry Practice, to find out more. 

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Right Business: The start-up story and why bootstrapping still works in Singapore’s high-cost economy

Right Business: The start-up story and why bootstrapping still works in Singapore’s high-cost economy

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