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How He Built 300 Schools - Then Thrived in Biotech & Racing - The Cost of Success with John Chew

What does it really take to turn a scrappy early start into a global company? Founder John Chew shares a rare, in-depth look at building Informatics, growing from a $60,000 investment to a listed education business—then pivoting from classrooms to the elite horse-racing industry. We unpack founder mindset, risk management, scale strategy, and the 15–17 hour workdays behind it all. John breaks down the pivots, the “too-early” bets in online education, and how he applies a simple framework, good horse, good trainer, good jockey to win in a new arena. If you’re a startup founder, operator, or investor, this is a practical playbook on resilience, execution, and long-term thinking. Topics: startup strategy, scaling operations, education business, biotech initiatives, horse-racing economics, risk/reward, founder habits, productivity, capital efficiency. This episode is essential viewing for founders, tech enthusiasts, and anyone seeking the motivation to keep going when times get tough. 📌 Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews with industry visionaries who share their journeys, sacrifices, and invaluable lessons. Follow John Chew on: LinkedIn:   / john-chew-sg   Twitter:   / johnchew   Follow Wajeeh H. on: LinkedIn:   / wajeehulhussain   Instagram:   / wajeehhussainofficial   Time Stamp 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 00:08 - John Chew’s Childhood and Early Entrepreneurship 01:47 - Small Business Ventures (Film Cartridges, Used Cars) 04:02 - Moving to England for Studies (One-way Ticket Challenge) 06:36 - Early Jobs in England (Physical Labor, Sales) 09:37 - Programming Jobs & University Experience 11:32 - Meeting Future Wife & Moving to Singapore 13:02 - First Job in Singapore (Diners Club) 14:49 - Teaching Part-Time & Realizing the Education Market 16:56 - Founding Informatics Education Company 19:10 - Challenges with Computer Education for Kids 22:38 - Ministry of Education Approval & Curriculum Growth 24:53 - Expansion & Success of Informatics 27:27 - Interest and Shift into Horse Racing 29:38 - Initial Horse Racing Experience & Trainers 32:12 - Challenges in Horse Racing (Mafia, Risks) 34:20 - Horse Racing Strategy & Luck Factor 36:04 - Evolution of Technology & Future Outlook 38:19 - Advice to Young Entrepreneurs 40:16 - Closing Comments #JohnChew #BusinessStory #EducationHelp #HorseRacingLife #EasyPodcast #SuccessTips #TechForKids #LearningJourney #HardWorkPays #StartupStory #wajeeh #creasoft #tech #Venturecapitalist #startup #entrepreneurlife #founder , #entrepreneurship,#founderlife #playbook , #scalingup #successtips