Q: Hi Nigel, you are currently the Head of Community and Marketing Partnerships at iSTOX. What does that entail and how it has been for you?
Hi everyone, I am Nigel. I am currently working in a highly exciting and fast-growing Fintech company, iSTOX. Back at NUS, I specialised in Finance.
My role includes building a community of like-minded investors that use the iSTOX platform. I also form strategic and marketing partnerships with ecosystem partners such as family offices, investment banks and other fintech firms to collaborate and help each other grow.
Nigel at the iSTOX office
Q: What made you choose NUS Business School?
I chose NUS Business School for its broad and diverse offerings. I knew from my research that a degree here would open many opportunities for me to pursue a career which I would find a passion in. I was also looking forward to learning in collaborative project-based classes among highly motivated peers.
Q: What were some interesting NUSBIZ experiences you had?
I was fortunate enough to have travelled to Norway, Netherlands, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand when I represented NUS in international case competitions. I also made many friends during my time in New York as an exchange student. NUS Business enabled me to experience many different cultures and learn how business was done all around the world. Most importantly, I still talk to these friends I made up till today!
Q: How has your NUS BIZ education helped in the transition from corporate role at consulting to start-up environment?
A: When the pandemic hit, I took a hard look at where our world was headed. Digital transformation was top of mind for many finance executives and the recent pandemic has only increased the urgency for fully online experiences. I then took the leap of faith to join iSTOX which was at the forefront of digitalisation and democratisation of private markets.
The lessons you get at NUSBIZ are so diverse, spanning from corporate finance to marketing. Startups are inherently less structured and require quick adaptation. The ability to change gears quickly while at NUS BIZ unknowingly helped me to embrace the constant challenges in the workplace.
Q: If you have advice to share with your juniors, what would it be and why?
Be AGILE, Be Curious – the journey of learning and experiencing is far more important than what society defines as success or the destination.
