Entrepreneurship
In this section, we explore the for-profit and non-profits our students have built with the help of their Ascend Now coaches. These students have worked extremely hard to convert their ideas into reality that impact people around them.
Food Industry
Moone's Cuisine
by Moone N
Moone Nang founded Moone's Cuisine after her heart condition inspired a passion for healthy eating. A two-time Ascend Now Bullpen winner, she launched her first product, Holiday High Tea Trees, which quickly sold out. Moone aims to expand her brand with more event-based campaigns focused on health-conscious customers.
Impact
$1,160
Revenue in USD
34%
Profit Margin
12
Product Options
20+
Units Sold
E-Commerce
Commence Circle
by Athena D
Commence Cirlce aims to enhance the performance and growth of small businesses and organizations by providing them with affordable e-services that would help create, retain, or leverage their intellectual capital and lend earnings as micro-loans to support even more businesses.
Impact
5+
Happy Businesses
6+
Websites Created
$1000+
Revenue in SGD
4+
Service Offerings
Entrepreneurship
Intern-Ed
by Portia H
Intern-Ed offers virtual internships for Indonesian high school students (ages 15-18). These project-based programs provide real-world experience beyond the classroom.
Impact
$12.1k
Revenue in SGD
20%
Estimated Gross Profit
75
Students Taught
8
Internships Offered
Food Industry
Crepanfles
by Ryu T
Crepanfles is a Jakarta based home bakery where Ryu bakes delicious and customizable crepes, waffles, pancakes and his signature dish, crepanfles, for all to enjoy.
Impact
$490k
Revenue in Rp
29
Product Options
9.2/10
Client Rating
20%
Profit Margin
Fashion and Apparel
Hand Over Chic
by Sofia and Luciana F
Sofia and Luciana Franco launched HandOverChic, a teen fashion brand, during the pandemic in Singapore. Starting with hand-dyed t-shirts, their business quickly grew over 50% monthly, leading to influencer collaborations and a pitch to LVMH's marketing head.
Impact
$12,000
Revenue in SGD
54%
Profit Margin
36
Product Options
5000+
Online Store Sessions
E-Commerce
Upgraidd
by Dhiya B
Upgraidd is a non-profit organization aimed at providing free e-services to small businesses to help them reach a larger customer base online and unlock their economic potential.
Impact
6+
Happy Businesses
5+
Websites Created
$500+
Revenue in SGD
4+
Service Offerings
Social Entrepreneurship
Food Flip
by Annie R
Food Flip is a social project that maximizes the use of decent food leftovers, by distributing them to those in need.
Impact
$35,000+
Donations in USD
4
Retail Partners
700+
kg of Fruit Donated
20,000+
Bread Donated
Social Entrepreneurship
Operation Drip (2020-2022)
by William L
Operation Drip was a non-profit service initiative founded by William to solve 3 different problems - Financial literacy, sustainability and fund raising for medical/educational support.
Impact
180+
Students Taught
1,000+
Trees Planted
$3,000
Raised & Donated
5
Laptops Donated
