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Eric J.

Eric J.

Singapore, Singapore
Job Success
Top Rated

SEEDSTARS Business Coach | Startup Consultant | Funding Advisor

Founder / Business Coach at Seedstars, RMIT and Emerge 2021 | Judge at ABH 2022 (Jack Ma Foundation) Here is what my mentees have to say; "What you get with Eric is proactive mentorship. One that often makes the first move to check up on you, giving you feedback when you least expected it. This is a testament to the quality of care that Eric gives to his mentees. I would recommend!" -- Zhen Ming Ng, Founder of Workground.io "Eric is one of the best Mentors I have worked with. He brings in knowledge, patience and follows give first philosophy - tries to bond with you first, understand your strengths and weaknesses before giving his opinion. His remarks are subtle and mostly pushes you to look deeper into yourself. He goes to extra length to help you succeed, be it call/resources, helping you prepare pitches or finding right contacts to help you grow business. Sessions with him helped me look into my mistakes and strengths I have been missing. Will highly recommend to business owners looking for funding or individuals thinking of starting a new business." -- Shivam Verma, Founder Ledgerwise.com "Eric has challenged my thinking and encouraged and help me to grow personally and professionally! I really enjoy talking to him and the tasks he is giving are useful and lead to a better understanding of myself and my business career. If you are stuck or overwhelmed in your current situation and need someone to give you clarity and advice, talk to Eric!" Alexander Sachs – CTO – SCIPIO Global GmbH "I felt overwhelmed going into 2022 with the uncertainty of COVID on small businesses. Eric made a substantial change in the way I approached researching my markets, how to simplify my processes and made me rethink my values system on a personal and career front. He was more than willing to share personal stories, especially with starting out. He heard my core pain points and addressed each one in detail. Key points; Articulates his thoughts extremely well Takes a personal interest and asks you about your WHY Provides realistic and constructive feedback Very light-hearted and easy to talk to Empathetic (huge bonus!)" -- Rani Rajasekaran, Founder at RootCause HR, New Zealand Read more testimonials at - ericmentors.com I CAN HELP WITH : • Business setup / Entrepreneurship 
-- With a certification from Wharton University, USA - I can help you validate ideas/concepts, outline business processes, validate business pitches / presentations and create marketing / branding strategies • Leadership skills / Personal Development 
-- Having completed the Leadership Course in Toronto under Steven Covey/Brian Tracy, I can help you with the entire process to be successful in life and come up with goal-oriented plans • Branding / Corporate Communications -- Help your brand stand out in the crowd and plan growth strategies with lead magnets/sales funnels growth hacking, social media or influencer/ marketing campaigns. • Business Opportunities / Startup Funding -- Involved with SEEDSTARS and EMERGE TECH, Europe and involved with startups in NY, Toronto, Dubai and Singapore can advise and help you plan the right strategies to get startup funding. I have worked with talented visionaries, fantastic clients and great leaders. I have experience working in multi-cultural environments and interacting with clients in New York, Toronto, Dubai, Singapore and Malaysia with clients like Marvel Comics, Bacardi Canada, NHL, Mercedes-Benz (Intranet), Merck Pharmaceuticals, Cigna Life Insurance, Stern Stewart , IBM, NY Islanders, Macmillan Reference Library and Oxford University Press. Presently I mentor students in RMIT University - Australia and Vietnam, Magic (Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre) MentorCruise and Futurelab. When I’m not working, I dabble in photography and the arts. Practicing Vipassana meditation continues to help me tackle difficult situations with a calm mind. I also volunteer my time as a tandem cyclist for the blind, which has been incredibly rewarding. If you are an Entrepreneur or SME owner facing a crisis, challenge or just need to navigate your way in the right direction let’s talk. My expectations for a successful mentoring/coaching relationship: An open mind and be ready to hustle and market yourself to success
Rating is 4 out of 5.
4.00 Jun 25, 2022 - Jul 22, 2022
Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Sep 25, 2020 - Jun 21, 2021

"Eric is very professional and friendly mentor. His industry experience and business knowledge help my startup to grow and make the best decisions at the right time. If you are looking to take your startup to the next level, you should definitely talk to Eric."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jul 16, 2020 - Oct 12, 2020

"Working with Eric was my first experience in working with a Business Coach - and I did not regret it. He is calm and clear in communication - sometimes quite straight forward and brutal honest, which I thought is very valuable if your goal is to actually grow. He opened my eyes for some urgent issues I was facing by asking the right questions and leading me to find those answers. Besides his knowledge and experience as a business man I really like and appreciate him as a human being and hope to keep in touch with him in the future!"

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From $150
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10 days delivery
Eric J.

Eric J.

Singapore, Singapore
Job Success
Top Rated
21
Total Jobs
67
Total Hours

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SEEDSTARS Business Coach | Startup Consultant | Funding Advisor

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Founder / Business Coach at Seedstars, RMIT and Emerge 2021 | Judge at ABH 2022 (Jack Ma Foundation) Here is what my mentees have to say; "What you get with Eric is proactive mentorship. One that often makes the first move to check up on you, giving you feedback when you least expected it. This is a testament to the quality of care that Eric gives to his mentees. I would recommend!" -- Zhen Ming Ng, Founder of Workground.io "Eric is one of the best Mentors I have worked with. He brings in knowledge, patience and follows give first philosophy - tries to bond with you first, understand your strengths and weaknesses before giving his opinion. His remarks are subtle and mostly pushes you to look deeper into yourself. He goes to extra length to help you succeed, be it call/resources, helping you prepare pitches or finding right contacts to help you grow business. Sessions with him helped me look into my mistakes and strengths I have been missing. Will highly recommend to business owners looking for funding or individuals thinking of starting a new business." -- Shivam Verma, Founder Ledgerwise.com "Eric has challenged my thinking and encouraged and help me to grow personally and professionally! I really enjoy talking to him and the tasks he is giving are useful and lead to a better understanding of myself and my business career. If you are stuck or overwhelmed in your current situation and need someone to give you clarity and advice, talk to Eric!" Alexander Sachs – CTO – SCIPIO Global GmbH "I felt overwhelmed going into 2022 with the uncertainty of COVID on small businesses. Eric made a substantial change in the way I approached researching my markets, how to simplify my processes and made me rethink my values system on a personal and career front. He was more than willing to share personal stories, especially with starting out. He heard my core pain points and addressed each one in detail. Key points; Articulates his thoughts extremely well Takes a personal interest and asks you about your WHY Provides realistic and constructive feedback Very light-hearted and easy to talk to Empathetic (huge bonus!)" -- Rani Rajasekaran, Founder at RootCause HR, New Zealand Read more testimonials at - ericmentors.com I CAN HELP WITH : • Business setup / Entrepreneurship 
-- With a certification from Wharton University, USA - I can help you validate ideas/concepts, outline business processes, validate business pitches / presentations and create marketing / branding strategies • Leadership skills / Personal Development 
-- Having completed the Leadership Course in Toronto under Steven Covey/Brian Tracy, I can help you with the entire process to be successful in life and come up with goal-oriented plans • Branding / Corporate Communications -- Help your brand stand out in the crowd and plan growth strategies with lead magnets/sales funnels growth hacking, social media or influencer/ marketing campaigns. • Business Opportunities / Startup Funding -- Involved with SEEDSTARS and EMERGE TECH, Europe and involved with startups in NY, Toronto, Dubai and Singapore can advise and help you plan the right strategies to get startup funding. I have worked with talented visionaries, fantastic clients and great leaders. I have experience working in multi-cultural environments and interacting with clients in New York, Toronto, Dubai, Singapore and Malaysia with clients like Marvel Comics, Bacardi Canada, NHL, Mercedes-Benz (Intranet), Merck Pharmaceuticals, Cigna Life Insurance, Stern Stewart , IBM, NY Islanders, Macmillan Reference Library and Oxford University Press. Presently I mentor students in RMIT University - Australia and Vietnam, Magic (Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre) MentorCruise and Futurelab. When I’m not working, I dabble in photography and the arts. Practicing Vipassana meditation continues to help me tackle difficult situations with a calm mind. I also volunteer my time as a tandem cyclist for the blind, which has been incredibly rewarding. If you are an Entrepreneur or SME owner facing a crisis, challenge or just need to navigate your way in the right direction let’s talk. My expectations for a successful mentoring/coaching relationship: An open mind and be ready to hustle and market yourself to success
Rating is 4 out of 5.
4.00 Jun 25, 2022 - Jul 22, 2022
Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Sep 25, 2020 - Jun 21, 2021

"Eric is very professional and friendly mentor. His industry experience and business knowledge help my startup to grow and make the best decisions at the right time. If you are looking to take your startup to the next level, you should definitely talk to Eric."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jul 16, 2020 - Oct 12, 2020

"Working with Eric was my first experience in working with a Business Coach - and I did not regret it. He is calm and clear in communication - sometimes quite straight forward and brutal honest, which I thought is very valuable if your goal is to actually grow. He opened my eyes for some urgent issues I was facing by asking the right questions and leading me to find those answers. Besides his knowledge and experience as a business man I really like and appreciate him as a human being and hope to keep in touch with him in the future!"

Private earnings
Eric J. has more jobs. Create an account to review them

Portfolio

Presentation Deck for App
Presentation Deck for App
Business Pitch Deck for Streaming Service
Business Pitch Deck for Streaming Service
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Skills

Get started working with Eric quickly with these predefined projects.

Get started working with Eric quickly with these predefined projects.

You will get company setup in SE Asia ( Singapore | Vietnam )

From $150
3 days delivery

You will get a Pitch Deck ready for funding

From $450
10 days delivery
More than 30 hrs/week

< 24 hrs response time

Testimonials

Endorsements from past clients

"I met Eric when I was struggling with my startup and didn’t know where to start. We met for a video chat and he helped me figure out the steps I should take to figure out the fist stages of establishing the business. Eric’s got a lot of experience in branding and marketing, which are the essential tools in any business, especially on the beginning stages. He gave me very specific instructions on how to estimate the competition and emphasize my strengths. Eric and I are working on the strategies for my business right now and I am very excited to move forward! I feel strong and confident having a mentor like him help me along the way. "

Kseniya S. | Owner/Founder YesYourMajestTea
Building a New Startup
Jul 2020
Verified

"Eric has been mentoring me since we pivoted our business as a result of Covid-19. He has been able to guide me skilfully through the early stages of getting my new venture off the ground. His advice around marketing, strategy, sales and vision has in particular been instrumental to us. He is always available and most professional in his approach."

Richard O. | Founder & Director
Business Mentoring
Jul 2020
Verified

"It's been a great experience working with Eric on achieving my life goals and also on how to get started with my E-Commerce business. He uses his extensive advertising experience to navigate me in detail on how to create a memorable brand through mood-boards, color theory, web design and social media. He is always ready to go the extra mile to provide guidance with all aspects of the business. I feel very fortunate to have his help. With him as your business mentor, everything is easy and you will find yourself learning things you could overlook."

Elaine L. | Manager
Life Coaching
Jul 2020
Verified

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