In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Elson, the Co-founder of GetSpaces, a platform that makes commercial spaces accessible to creatives, entrepreneurs, and passionate people on demand.Elson shares his personal stories, lessons learned, and the values he and his two other co-founders carry that influence the way they run their company. We also dive deeper into the commercial space industry, exploring its evolution and how GetSpaces plans to stay ahead of the curve.Elson also offers advice and lessons to aspiring entrepreneurs and shares the values that have helped him overcome obstacles in his life and business. What we talk about:Elson's inspiration behind co-founding GetSpacesHow GetSpaces makes commercial spaces accessible to creatives, entrepreneurs, and passionate peopleChallenges Elson has faced as an entrepreneur and in the businessImportance of taking risks, learning from failures, and persevering in the face of obstaclesHow the commercial space industry is evolving and how GetSpaces plans to stay ahead of the curveValues that Elson carries that influence the way he runs his company and experiences where these values were put to the test.Connect with Elson:GetSpaces: https://getspaces.com/LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/elsoneeConnect with Joshua:Website: https://www.thespongeacademy.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/joshuawtwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-wong-34a974141Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshuawongtw

In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Keith Leo, the founder of Lumie Lessons, an education company that focuses on providing quality education to students. Keith shares his journey as an entrepreneur and how he overcomes the challenges he experiences while running his company.In addition to discussing his personal values and philosophies, Keith also delves into the values and philosophies he instils in his team and students. He provides a comprehensive set of study techniques and time management skills that students can use to improve their productivity and efficiency in their studies.What we talk about:We explore Keith's educational and entrepreneurial journey, and how he translates his idealism into his company.We discuss what makes Lumie Lessons a great education company and why they stand out in the industry.We delve into the values and philosophy behind great education, and how Keith instils those into the company and its tutors.We highlight the importance of mentorship and the mentors that helped Keith in his entrepreneurial journey.Keith provides tips for students on how to be more efficient and productive in their studies. (Link to the Cornell Method: https://thinkinsights.net/consulting/cornell-method-great-notes/)We examine the challenges Keith faces as an entrepreneur and the steps he takes to overcome them.Connect with KeithLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-leoLumie Lessons: https://www.lumielessons.com/More from Lumie Lessons: Linktr.ee/lumielessonsConnect with Joshua:Website: https://www.thespongeacademy.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/joshuawtwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-wong-34a974141Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshuawongtw

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Ajinkya, the CEO and co-founder of Seamless XR, a company that specializes in creating immersive and interactive experiences using virtual and augmented reality. We explore Ajinkya's background and how he got into the field of Robotics and XR, his journey as a student entrepreneur, and how he balances his PhD studies and running his business. We also delve into personal stories and experiences that have shaped his journey, and the values that have helped him overcome obstacles and succeed in his field. Ajinkya provides insights into how he uses Notion to manage his productivity both in his business and personal life. So, let's dive in and learn from Ajinkya's experiences and perspectives in the field of XR and entrepreneurship.What we talk about:We explore Ajinkya’s educational and professional journey, his passion for robotics, and how he founded his company, Seamless XR.Ajinkya’s experiences and challenges along the way, his motivation and inspiration, and how he has grown and developed his skills in this field.We discuss how he effectively manages his time, prioritises tasks and delegates responsibilitiesHow he uses Notion to streamline his workflow, organize his tasks, and track his progress.We explore the latest trends and innovations in Robotics and XR and how they are shaping the industry.The values that Ajinkya carries with him have helped him overcome obstacles and succeed in his field.The importance of resilience, perseverance, and adaptability, and how to cultivate these values in yourself.Connect with Ajinkya:Seamless XR: https://www.seamless.sg/Ajinkya's Notion Templates: https://ajinkyabhat.gumroad.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/notion_ajinkyaConnect with Joshua:Website: https://www.thespongeacademy.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/joshuawtwTwitter: https://twitter.com/joshuawongtwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-wong-34a974141