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16 Things My Big-Haired Boss Taught Me That I Never Learned In School

Here are 16 things we've learned from co-founder and former CEO of SAYS, now Chairman of REV Asia and Venture Partner at 500 Startups, Khailee Ng.

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PJ-Born Khailee Ng built and sold two companies (GroupsMore And SAYS) over the span of four years

Khailee Ng at the Echelon Ignite 2013, Day 1 in 2013.

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On 26 Jan, Groupon Inc acquired Malaysian group-buying website Groupsmore - later renamed Groupon Malaysia - as part of its Asian business expansion. The company was founded by Khailee Ng and Joel Neoh.

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Khailee Ng on Channel News Asia.

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Khailee with World Startup Report in Philippines.

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Khailee Ng with Kanye West cut out in front of the SAYS Secret Hideout.

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Khailee Ng, as seen in 8 Share t-shirt.

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He is also Venture Partner at the Silicon Valley based seed fund and startup accelerator, 500 Startups

500 Startups is an early-stage seed fund and incubator program located in Mountain View, CA. They invest primarily in consumer & SMB internet startups, and related web infrastructure services. Their initial investment size is typically $25K-$250K.

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500 Startups is an early-stage seed fund and incubator program located in Mountain View, CA. They invest primarily in consumer & SMB internet startups, and related web infrastructure services. Their initial investment size is typically $25K-$250K.
Selected areas of interest include financial services & e-commerce, search/social/mobile platforms, personal & business productivity, education & language, family & healthcare and web infrastructure.

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Khailee Ng now oversees a $10 Million micro-fund to invest in the next generation of Southeast Asia’s most promising startups.

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This 29-year-old has taught us a lot and here's what the people at SAYS have learned from him so far...

1. Be happy in your personal life, it will show in your work

Be happy in your personal life, it will show in your work.

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2. When you believe in an idea, make it a reality, FAST! Don't underestimate the power of rapid execution.

When you believe in an idea, make it a reality, FAST!

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3. If you know of something that benefits you, share it with others! Knowledge has never flourished when kept to one self.

If you know of something that benefits you, share it with others! No knowledge has ever flourished being locked in a single space.

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4. Be honest and open. Try not to make decisions that impact people without keeping them involved

Be honest and open, keep everyone involved.

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5. Don't get stuck with feeling sorry for yourself. That energy is better spent taking action.

Never feel sorry for yourself

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6. Be daring and produce results by going out of your comfort zone

Be daring and produce results by going out of your comfort zone.

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7. "It is in weirdness that you find unrivalled happiness, unreasonable passion, and extraordinary adventures. All this is hard to reach within the constraints of being normal."

Khailee Ng.

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8. It's up to you to make the best of your job, no matter where you are

Make the best out of your job, no matter where you are.

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9. You will never be fully ready, go when you're ready enough

You will never be ready, go when you're ready enough.

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10. Be a ‘bulldozer’ - do whatever it takes to get what you want while caring about people at the same time

Be a ‘bulldozer’ - do whatever it takes to get what you want while caring about people at the same time.

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11. We have the power to define the parameters of the type of life we want to live and work in, so don't limit yourself

SAYS x Geeks On A Plane 2013.

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12. It's okay to perm your hair if you're a guy

Khailee Ng, featuring permed hair.

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13. Life is not made of ups and downs - but a series of turning points to lead you into the right way

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14. Coach yourself, care about your work - get to know yourself

Coach yourself, care about your work - get to know yourself.

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15. Dream big! Many people underestimate what they're capable of.

Dream big, whatever you think is not achievable IS achievable.

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16. Companies don't create 'culture'. People do.

The SAYS Christmas Townhall 2013.

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Just another day at the SAYS Secret Hideout.

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The sales and strategy team at Townhall 2012, Sekeping Serendah.

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Janda Baik road trip, smoke signal.

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Chinese New Year at the SAYS Secret Hideout.

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SAYS on Bali trip.

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SAYS Bali trip.

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