This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast

We're trying something a little new, a mini talk show series leading up to SWITCH 2025 . In this debut episode, we sit down with Dr. Leong Yew Wei, Grand Winner of SLINGSHOT 2024, who shares how a three-minute pitch turned into powerful validation from judges, investors, customers, and even his own team. What they saw was more than a product. It was proof of impact.

But building impact does not stop at competitions. Dr. Leong reveals how Matwerkz is navigating global headwinds with agility, pivoting strategy, monetizing IP, and finding growth beyond funding alone.

His message to the next generation of founders is clear: passion and belief are essential, and so are mentors, strong teams, and a commitment to create real change.

Learn more about Dr. Leong here:

Dr. Leong Yew Wei (LinkedIn)

Matwerkz (Website)

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