The Woke Salaryman: Crash Course on Capitalism & Money

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About the Programme

Join the founders of The Woke Salaryman as they share the back story behind 1 - 2 chapters of their first book, discuss how to figure out your place in the world in an ever-changing world, and have an open Q&A session about anything and everything. 

• 2pm - 2.40pm: Intro of The Woke Salaryman, sharing of 2 chapters of the book:
  • Why you should think like a business sometimes 
  • Should I hustle or should I lie flat?
• 240pm - 3pm: A discussion on "Figuring out your place in the world, especially in turbulent times with layoffs and the emergence of AI." 
• 3pm - 3.30pm: An open Q&A with the audience 

About the Speakers

He Ruiming

He Ruiming is the co-founder and Main Writer at The Woke Salaryman, a personal finance blog that helps Singaporeans make better financial and life choices through their educational webcomics.

Ruiming is also a Council Member of the 17th National Youth Council, and was recognised in the Gen T 2021 List as a Leader of Tomorrow shaping Asia’s Future.

Goh Wei Choon

Goh Wei Choon is the co-founder and Main Artist at The Woke Salaryman, a personal finance blog that helps Singaporeans make better financial and life choices through their educational webcomics.

He Ruiming and Goh Wei Choon are best-selling authors of The Woke Salaryman: Capitalism & Money: Lessons from the World's Most Expensive City 

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lifelong Learning Institute Lecture Theatre (Level 2), 11 Eunos Rd 8, Paya Lebar, Singapore