Ep 104 – How to Find Your North Star
Ep 104 - How to Find Your North Star
Never underestimate your impact, peers. Especially when it comes to making the world a better place. In this episode, Will Fan reveals how we can discover our true purpose, and how we can tackle important issues through business. Will Fan is the co-founder and CEO of New Campus and a 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.
Will Fan
The world can be a big, scary place, peers. But that shouldn’t stop us from trying to make it a better one.
After quitting his corporate job to become an entrepreneur, Will Fan recognised he could help change the world through business. That’s when he discovered that modern businesses need a North Star to guide them to success; think big: like tackling climate change or ending global poverty. For Will, his North Star is to empower the future leaders of the world through education; a pursuit we can’t help but applaud.
Now, Will is the co-founder and CEO of New Campus, a life-long online learning school for people excited by change. Since its inception, Will’s ability to blend his purpose and passion into a forward-focused approach has been critical to the New Campus’ success. Will was also celebrated on the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 List for his incredible work in the education sector.
In this episode, Will reveals how we can discover our North Star, overcome self-doubt, and leave our unique mark on the world.
Street Cred:
Will Fan is the co-founder and CEO of New Campus, a modern education and technology company for people excited by change. He is also an experienced professional speaker, who has given notable talks at Duke University and Harvard Business School. Will was also honoured on the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 List for his incredible work in the education sector.
Highlight Reel:
How to overcome self-doubt when you’re on a new path [14:11]
How we can find our ‘why’ [29:12]
Will’s journey entering the Chinese market [40:23]
