132 – Information Security Business in SG - with Michael Chua [Part 2]

In this episode of the Mind Your Business Show, Michael discusses his unconventional career path, living a diasporic life for 14 years, and eventually basing himself in Brussels. He details his professional journey working for big organizations including banks, governments, and tech companies, before a lucrative but unexpected shift to a Malaysian bank. Michael explains the principles of programming and the challenges of transitioning to information security, emphasizing the human element in cybersecurity. He shares his experiences moving back to Malaysia and Singapore, the challenges of setting up an information security consultancy, and the naivety of depending on the home market's receptiveness. Despite setbacks, Michael highlights the importance of being smarter than larger competitors and the different dynamics of building a business in a small market like Singapore.

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Guest

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelchuaactor/?hl=en 

Michael’s Websites: 

Https://michael-chua.blogspot.com 

Https://tech-risks.blogspot.com 

Https://jupilier.blogspot.com 

Linkedin: Https://www.linkedin.com/in/jupilier 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.chua1?mibextid=ZbWKwL 

Tiktok: MichaelChuaActor

Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Michael-Chua-20 

Businesses explored

Information Security & Acting

Hosts

Tahmid Nasif: https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/

Show notes:

00:00 Introduction to the Mind Your Business Show

01:01 Life in Europe and Professional Journey

02:24 Transition to Cybersecurity

04:13 Returning to Malaysia and Singapore

06:04 Challenges of Entrepreneurship in Singapore

08:47 Building a Business in Information Security

17:14 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts

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