Covid struck us in 2019 and became a global pandemic before we could even scramble to grapple with it. All of a sudden, work from home became a default. Yes, over the whole period, it has become such a norm that it needs an abbreviation – WFH. Major changes are happening in the workplace and […]
Category Archives: Opinion
Part 1- How has Covid-19 changed the future of business?
In this three-part series, we will be sharing our perspectives on the impact of Covid-19 on businesses, and how businesses can prepare for the new normal. We will examine aspects of the post-pandemic economy; the long-term influence on business models and the potential for a broad recovery led by enhanced productivity and innovation. First, we […]
Can social initiatives do more harm than good?
Published in The Couch Potato – A weekly column of casual kopi chat over ideas on design, tech, education and all things under the sun. To help the average Potato become a smarter spud. Once, there was an organisation that donated bicycles to underprivileged children in less developed countries. A boy received the bicycle and […]
3 ways to make a social impact with your company
What does it really mean to be a social impact company? We took some time to interview the companies in Potato Production to pick their thoughts and here’s three ways they shared on how you could become a social impact company.
Global chip shortage – the real story
View from the Edge is a monthly column by Lee Han Shih, Founder of the Potato Group, featured in the CompassList newsletter. The Sailor’s Log offers analysis, insights and coverage of noteworthy trends from up-and-coming startup ecosystems. It goes out the first and third Wednesday of every month. Get the CompassList newsletter here. On February 24, US President […]
What is social entrepreneurship?
Published in The Couch Potato – A weekly column of casual kopi chat over ideas on design, tech, education and all things under the sun. To help the average Potato become a smarter spud. Most companies practise Corporate Social Responsibility as a way to give back to the community. In the past, some would even […]