BizConnect Alumni Spotlight Episode 3

In our final episode with Andre, we’re moving beyond the classroom to discuss the hard truths and wisdom that only come from experience. From navigating mistakes to the reality of building in the edtech space, Andre shares the lessons you won't find in a lecture theatre. ⛓️🔥 Featuring: 👤Andre Lim – Founder of Pallo Whether you’re sitting on a startup idea or figuring out your career path, this conversation is packed with real-world lessons on pivots, risks, and the moments that make building a business worth it. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Word Search 01:41 "Mistake": Looking back on your journey from university into teaching and now building a company, what is one challenge or mistake that taught you the most and in hindsight, how would you have handled it differently? 08:01 "Lesson": Startups and the education space can both seem very meaningful and exciting from the outside but what is one hard truth about building in this industry that students usually don’t realise until they experience it first hand? 11:41 "Built": Looking back, what is one professional habit or mindset that you wish you had started building earlier back when you were still a student at NUS? 17:53 Closing Stay tuned for more Alumni Spotlight episodes! 🎙️ 📌 Follow BizConnect for more alumni features & upcoming sessions: Instagram: @NUSBizConnect LinkedIn: NUS BizConnect