SCALE UP - Conversation with William Fan, CEO & Head of School @ NewCampus

My guest this week is Will Fan, the CEO and Head of School at NewCampus. NewCampus is an education platform that caters specifically to Asia-based growth companies, providing tailored solutions to help founders and leaders scale their people and organizational practices. Will's entrepreneurial journey can be traced back to his upbringing in a working-class Asian immigrant family in Australia. Throughout his life, he keenly felt the absence of role models and the lack of resources to find one. This experience ultimately propelled him towards his current venture in the education sector. Prior to this, he has also worked in the banking and consulting sectors, with renowned companies such as Nomura and Accenture. During our interview, Will shared invaluable advice for startup founders on navigating the challenges of the current funding winter. Drawing from his extensive experience serving over 500 startups for a decade, he discussed key lessons about people and organizational dynamics. Additionally, he opened up about his personal journey, highlighting the difficult circumstances he witnessed while growing up, which served as a powerful motivation for his current endeavors. "The essence of building a successful business lies in creating something credible and valuable for your customers. It's not about playing funding games or presenting superficial figures to achieve short-term gains." Subscribe to never miss an episode of SCALE UP.