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The Builder Traits That Make Mid-Career Professionals Irreplaceable [W&S 160]

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Why do we say we want innovators… but still reward rule followers?

In this episode, we are joined by Patrick Lim, CEO of ACE.SG, and Ezekkious Loo, YSEALI Fellow; Winner of FY25 POL-ITE Entrepreneurs Challenge, to dive into a fascinating paradox:
Young people are building projects, joining startup competitions, and launching side hustles earlier than ever, yet many of them still don’t see themselves as entrepreneurs.

So what actually creates a builder mindset?

Is it something you're born with… or something that can be developed through experience?

In this conversation, we explore how curiosity, experimentation, and even failure can spark the mindset that turns employees into builders and thinkers who act like founders.

But the real question is: Are our schools and workplaces truly creating space for this mindset to grow?

What We Discuss:

  •  05:34 What was your initial view of entrepreneurship?
  • 08:09 What indicates that someone is showing initiative?
  • 10:49 What was the first idea you thought could be a business?
  • 20:23 What challenges did you face in developing your skills?
  • 35:06 Would you hire someone knowing they might start their own business?
  • 36:28 What’s lacking in school programs for aspiring entrepreneurs? 

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