Do you feel information overload in a world where every other person has their opinion on finances and investments? Are you also confused about which asset to buy given so many options? Meet Rajeev Prasad, an accidental investor who ended up diversifying his portfolio to include a lot of profit making assets and eventually creating wealth out of mo…

Are your CAs charging a hefty amount for advice on investments? Meet Varun Fatehpuria, Founder of Daulat, a wealth management app designed for Indians. Varun talks about how GenZ is impulsive when it comes to investing and ignores the two Ds of investment - Disciplined approach and Diversification. He also breaks some myths about Real Estate invest…

Pablo shares his journey from not being able to open an investment account in a bank to trading in cryptocurrency full-time. He also talks about the numerous learnings he has had during his journey. A Bit About Pablo Pablo is a crypto industry insider and NFT trader from Argentina with an experience of over eight years in the field. Discussion Poin…

Donovan Choy talks about the importance of sticking to first principles in crypto trading and the future potential that Web 3 holds. He also shares why popular speculative media articles in the realm of NFTs and crypto are like a double-edged sword. A Bit About Donovan Choy Donovan Choy is a writer and author from Singapore who currently works at B…

Chanel shares with us how she transitioned from a regular job to Web3 and then to founding Tasty Toastys and the power of community building in the NFT space. She also shares with us her top tips for navigating the world of Web3. A Bit About Chanel Chanel Lee is the founder of the Tasty Toastys NFT project, a a limited edition generative NFT collec…

The word Gas is used for so many things. It refers to a type of matter. It's used for heating and cooking in many households. We also use it as a synonym for petrol and worry when the prices go up. But what does it have to do with crypto? Discussion Points How to understand gas fees What makes them go up or down The concept of gas limits and how th…

Are you fascinated by the world of startups, and really dying to capture some of that unicorn magic for your own portfolio? But that's hard if you’re not a millionaire because no credible founder is going to take a few thousand rupees or a few hundred dollars. So is there a way to directly invest in a startup when you don't have a lot of money? Dis…

First people seemed to be making millions on NFTs. Now they seem to be losing their shirt. What strategies can one follow to try and build wealth via NFTs? Discussion Points Types of investors Strategies for being a Flipper Advantages of being a Holder Links Follow the show on Apple or Spotify View the transcript — Vnstr began her research into the…

Can you live a happy, financially secure life, even if you start investing only in your 30s? Or if you start so late, do you need to boost your returns with day trading derivatives or crypto? Not really. Today we talk with Prasenjit Dasgupta, who shares with us how he's built wealth despite just starting in his 30s Our Guest Today Prasenjit Dasgupt…

The NFT world is new and interesting and there are new things cropping up every day. It’s like the Wild West during the Gold Rush. But like the wild west, it’s also full of scamsters and people trying to con you for a quick thousand dollars or two. But fear not - there are five simple rules you can follow to safeguard yourself. Today we discuss how…

So there's this NFT that you've been eyeing for a while and it's now at a price you might be able to afford. How do you buy it from a marketplace like OpenSea? Discussion Points Similarities and differences between NFT marketplaces and ecommerce Popular marketplaces you could try Why smaller marketplaces might sometimes be a better option Informati…

We talk about the importance of saving and investing, and just overall managing your finances well. But what if your specific needs aren't easily addressed with the one-size-fits-all kinds of products that you have in the market today? Women, in particular, face very specific issues around expenses, credit and disproportionate impacts of difficult …

Before you can show off your shiny new NFT, you need to ‘mint’ it in order to bring it into existence. In this episode we will discuss how an NFT is minted and some issues and points to take note Discussion Points Where to source your new NFT Pre-sale and public sale Whitelisting and how to get whitelisted The impact of ‘gas’ prices Leveraging NFT …

NFTs can be complicated creatures. The space is always evolving and it’s not always easy to figure things out by yourself. That’s when you need to turn to others who are further along on the journey. But where do you find them? Discussion points The need to join NFT communities Where almost everything happens, Discord A great project discovery tool…

While NFTs do intrigue many people, the steps to enter this world make it overwhelming for most. So, here we are with Vnstr who shall break it down for you so you can start investing in the cryptoworld without any further delay. Discussion Points: Setting up your wallet Getting cryptocurrency Signing up for MetaMask Wallet Storing passwords Links F…

NFTs! Blockchain! Millions of moolah! I’ve heard all these words but what do they mean? Also, while you’re at it, could you help me understand how can I get started? Am I too late? Can I create my own NFT? If you have similar thoughts when you hear about NFTs and the crypto world, this episode is for you! Discussion Points What is Blockchain? What …

The Token Singaporean is a show about Non Fungible Tokens, the new blockchain based technology poised to change the world of digital art, collectibles and revolutionise the very concept of ownership. It’s brought to you by Vonster, a Singaporean who’s lived and breathed NFTs and Crypto for the past several years.…

Looking at the salaries, demand for Software Engineers nowadays, have you ever wished you had opted for computer science or some sort of programming course, rather than following your current path in operations, marketing, HR, or anything other than software engineering? Well, the good news is that you can actually make that transition even now, ev…

If you work for a few years in the corporate world, you might have realised that the working world is divided into two kinds of people, generalists and specialists. And while it might seem that being a generalist gives you maximum flexibility, and maybe even the chance of getting to the top as CEO, the reality is that companies don't really run and…

If you're like me, you might wonder why everyone likes to do so much small talk before they get to the point. Why not just get down to business and just get the work done? So efficient, right? But what you gain from a transactional conversation with someone and what you might gain in the short term is actually hurting you in the long run? So today …

The feedback process in most companies isn't always the best but at least you get it eventually to some extent, you know what your boss and your team members think of you. And maybe you also get feedback from some of your peers from time to time, but do you know where you stand in the bigger picture? Have you ever really wondered what your super bo…

For those of us hunting for a job it’s usually a puzzle as to how we should go about negotiating the offer. Should we play hardball and risk losing the opportunity? Or do we just go with what’s been offered and maybe leave money on the table? Well, today we are talking with Aki Taha, who was till recently leading recruiting for Netflix in Asia Paci…

In today's world, it's no longer good enough just to do the work and wait for it to be recognized. We're always told that we need to communicate well and ensure that we project our work in a manner that others can understand and appreciate. But how exactly does one do that? Is it just about being fluent in the language or writing like a best sellin…

Things like low taxes, affordable healthcare, security and ease of travel, which were really never factors in your 20s and 30s suddenly start taking a front seat in your 40s and 50s. And these are factors that go beyond what you can manage just sitting where you are. These are country-dependent, making it imperative that you take stock of where you…

Ever wondered why some people seem to zoom ahead in their career, getting promoted seemingly every year, while the rest of us remain stuck in place, begging for promotions that come maybe once in three or four years? Today we are talking with Aviana Elisabeth Audrey or Vivi as she is known to pretty much everyone. Vivi is the recently-promoted GM f…

Imagine you woke up one day and your manager asked you to take up an assignment in a new country. It’s a lot of young professionals’ dream to work in a new country. But what if it isn’t just any job. You are actually being sent to an unfamiliar country to be the first employee and set up the business from scratch. Would it feel exciting? Or scary? …

Everyone wants to know how to trade so they can also earn quick money. And this question has become almost omnipresent in the last 18 months, with the unilateral rise in the stock market. Everyone thinks it is the quickest and the most sure-shot way of making money, and that it requires nothing more than opening a trading account and having a shot …

Open LinkedIn on any given day, you'll find at least one post about being rejected or ghosted by recruiters and not only from one company. So, in a world where people are being ghosted or rejected hundreds of times even at traditional organisations, how does one actually stand out in the crowd of applicants? What’s really happening behind the scene…

Before Covid, you often go to somewhere you meet soon-to-be mentor, business partner, colleague, investor or new friends, networking event. Nowadays, you don't go nowhere but meet those people virtually at home. Whether in person or not, we all know networking is very useful to make connections, improve career, extend your network and opportunities…

We know that many of you, probably most of you, our ambitious growth minded professionals, seeking ways to accelerate your career but what does it mean to accelerate? How fast can you really go? Given the right opportunities and maybe even with the right skills and the right mindset, is it really possible to rocket to the top? Or do you really just…

Financial Independency is what all of us dream about, whether you're 20 or 50. And all our episodes address either a specific point in this journey or tools to enable you to walk this journey so you can get to a level of financial independence. We believe financial independence is the point at which you truly have the freedom to decide how you want…

JobTok has brought to you interesting learnings - from dealing with colleagues, how to get noticed in meetings, preparing for year-end proposals to making successful career transitions, joining an unknown startup over a tech giant, over the 12 episodes we published. But we will NOT stop there. We look forward to the break but we are coming back str…

Being financially successful and independent is everyone else's goal and money is the utterly important part of our everyday life. That’s why we have brought to you, our listeners, various knowledge on managing financials, investing tips from Angel investors, interesting discussions about inflation, how to reduce risking loss in trading and so on, …

Rome was not built in one-day and certainly, not alone. CrazyTok has released 20 podcast episodes for MoneyTok and 12 episodes for JobTok with support and love from our colleagues, partners, guests and mainly our listeners. We wanted to give actionable, take away for our listeners in terms of financial management or the success of your careers thro…

Rome was not built in one-day and certainly, not alone. CrazyTok has released 20 podcast episodes for MoneyTok and 12 episodes for JobTok with support and love from our colleagues, partners, guests and mainly our listeners. We wanted to give actionable, take away for our listeners in terms of financial management or the success of your careers thro…

When mapping your career path, especially in a larger organization, there is an often faced conundrum. Should I stick to the same line of business, becoming a domain or niche expert, or should I leverage the internal mobility in the organization, whereby I can get the opportunities to actually change roles and lines of business. What is the path th…

Many of us - maybe most of us - take advice and tips from our friends and peers. Or perhaps we might read articles about high net worth people and how they made their money. But few of us are privileged to connect with and observe the habits of financially successful people on a day to day basis. Well today we have with us Mark Reeve, Partner at St…

Have you considered changing your career direction or industry but remained where you are because you’re worried you wouldn’t be able to make the shift? Well today we’re talking to Rivana Mezaya, Director at Grab Indonesia, who’s not only made the shift but done it repeatedly and in completely different ways, from law to government to academia to t…

Don’t you sometimes wonder how it must feel to be an early investor in all these startups that raise money and get valued at millions or tens of millions of dollars? Like, think about the people who invested early in Grab or Ola or Moka or any of the billion-dollar startups in the region. They must have made a killing on their investment, right? So…

The early years of your working life can be quite challenging because that’s when you learn the mostly unwritten rules of the game. And unlike at school or university there is limited support to see you through, other than the networks you are able to build. I was lucky in my first job, as I joined as part of a management trainee batch so we had ea…

We recently read a couple of worrying reports. One was about Dragonflies spreading north as the world warms, giving them a greater habitable area. And the second one was about animals shapeshifting in response to climate crisis. Warm blooded animals are changing beaks, legs and ears to adapt to a hotter climate and better regulate temperature. And …

Have you ever had to make a choice between a safe, lucrative role versus something new and different and unknown that could accelerate your career but, equally, turn out to be a dead end or disaster? Do you take the safe, boring route to the top or do you roll the dice and take what might be the biggest gamble of your career? We talked to Prasad Na…

The IPCC report on climate change came out recently and it was a real gloomy one. Looks like we are on the brink of climate disaster and we have only ourselves to blame. And this was only one of the many disasters happening around us all the time. Honestly, doesn't it seem like each time you tune in to the news there's something happening in the wo…

Year end is when everyone slogs it out to complete their projects and do a good job so they can try and gain some brownie points in their performance reviews. But does that work? And is a last minute blaze of glory the only thing that you can do to try and boost your rating and bonus? Actually, no. If you start planning now, you can do a lot more. …

Get your free retirement location checklist and full episode transcript here Unpredictable climactic events have been occurring with increasing frequency as well as intensity and it's no longer just animals or insects or forests getting decimated. This time it's personal. The change is literally at our doorsteps in the form of wildfires, record hig…

Got a new joiner on the team? Maybe it’s a new employee or perhaps someone who’s transferred from elsewhere. It’s their first few days and they’re naturally a little tentative, feeling their way around the org and getting used to the working style in your team. So, how do you help them settle in and build their confidence so they can start taking o…

Free resource: Checklist to spot dividend traps. Click the show notes link below It is common nowadays to fantasise about side hustles that will earn us a tidy passive income so we can eventually quit our jobs and chase our dreams. So we give up our weekends chasing side hustles in the hope that we'll magically stumble into a niche and make massive…

I have very few career regrets, but if I had to pick, I'd say one regret is that I spent half of my career going with the flow. I wonder sometimes whether I might have been better off if I had made more intentional choices earlier in life. If you too have been moving jobs just because they made an offer, or pay a bit more or are just at a convenien…

So, you can multitask like a goddess with 10 arms, but not one of those arms is managing your money? Or maybe you're the woman who has your entire work project mapped out in your head yet you have no roadmap for your personal financial journey? Or maybe you're your family go-to gal for all sorts of non-google-able facts but you have barely any idea…

You've contributed good ideas in meetings. You've taken on new projects. You even volunteered to take that weirdly quiet new guy for a drink - and man was that a boring evening. Yet, whenever there is something to be done, your manager always turns to this other person to get the job done. You give it your best, yet they are their go to guy or gal.…