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Daryl Lim Interviewed Zenith’s Founder on His Startup Wednesdays Series

Daryl Lim
Last updated: February 12, 2024 1:42 pm
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Daryl is currently an Investor at Trihill Capital, investing in early-stage startups across South-East Asia & Founder of The Next Batch.
He was previously at Hypotenuse AI (YC S20) and Deskimo (YC S21), wearing multiple hats across Growth, Product, Partnerships, Marketing and Analytics.
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🙌 Welcome back to Startup Wednesdays, featuring hashtag#VCs, hashtag#founders & hashtag#operators here in South-East Asia. For this week, we have Evan Heng, Founder & CEO at Zenith Learning Group

đź’­ What was the motivation behind Zenith?

I founded Zenith in May 2019, after I finished NS. Before, I spent 2.5 years tutoring students, driven by a desire to create substantial impact in people’s lives.

Choosing to stay in SG to pursue entrepreneurship over moving to UK to study at UCL, I went all in & invested my life savings to start Zenith.


đź’­ How does Zenith blend pedagogical expertise with tech?

We’re shaping the future of education by blending online & offline components, providing a data-driven, hybrid learning flywheel. Having spent 7 years in education, we are now working on achieving 2 big goals.

Firstly, revolutionising traditional education by introducing a more effective & engaging learning approach driven by tech.

Secondly, democratizing quality education in Southeast Asia (SEA). Acknowledging the contrast in the quality of education among neighbouring countries, I aspire to bridge this gap by digitalizing SG’s world-class education system, making it affordable & accessible to all.

With a dedicated team of educators & technologists, we’re committed to building what we envision to be the future of education.


đź’­ What challenges has Zenith faced & how did you overcome them?


People management stands out, especially in scaling the team from 3 to >100.

The key challenges revolve around hiring the right talent, managing teams effectively, aligning expectations & motivating talent. Aligning incentives with goals has been crucial in overcoming them.

đź’­ What role does Zenith see itself playing in shaping the future of education in the region?

We envision playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of education, guided by the core belief that education is the most crucial & impactful industry in SEA. Education goes beyond helping individuals survive, it facilitates social mobility by empowering individuals to create better future for themselves & loved ones.

In SG, Zenith aims to lead tech advancement in education, investing in data-driven learning based on validated pain points. Beyond SG, the goal is to contribute across SEA, ensuring quality education accessibility irrespective of financial backgrounds.

đź’­ What advice do you have for a student entrepreneur?

To a student entrepreneur, I would offer 3 key pieces of advice.

1. Expect failure as the journey is challenging & success rates are low. Be ambitious, but also rational, questioning why you are uniquely qualified to solve the problem.

2. View challenges as opportunities for learning & maintain an open & receptive mindset. Seek mentorship & learn from experienced individuals who can guide & help avoid common pitfalls.

3. Embrace discomfort, as the most successful entrepreneurs are comfortable in ambiguous situations & will make unpopular but necessary decisions to achieve goals.

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