The Projector effect: How Karen Tan built Singapore’s coolest cinema
Description
“The Projector is a space for people who are curious,” says Karen Tan, the co-founder of Singapore’s only independent cinema, The Projector, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, she discusses the benefits and challenges of disrupting a traditional industry, balancing creativity with business demands and why she lets people throw toilet paper at each other in her cinema.
01:18 Quick Fire Questions with Karen
03:02 Karen's Childhood and ADHD Journey
06:10 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
09:29 From Architecture to Investment Banking
12:07 The Birth of The Projector
15:06 Discovering the Golden Mile Tower
20:58 The Birth of an Independent Cinema
21:47 Overcoming Initial Challenges
22:35 Embracing Failure and Experimentation
26:17 Building a Cultural Institution
30:10 Balancing Business and Culture
34:24 Unforgettable Moments at The Projector
36:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
38:07 Conclusion
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