Campus Digest

School of Business hosts seminar on entrepreneurial resilience and innovation by Asia’s Best Female Chef

Thursday, 7 March 2024

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Ms May Chow shares how she overcame challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr Marta Dowejko presents a souvenir to Ms May Chow.

 

The School of Business’ Entrepreneurship Innovation Centre (EIC) organised a seminar on 30 January, featuring Ms May Chow, chef and owner of Little Bao and Happy Paradise, who was named Asia's Best Female Chef in 2017 by Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. The seminar, attended by 150 business students, centred around the topics of cultivating an entrepreneurial and innovation mindset, the significance of resilience in the face of adversity, and the importance of human connections.   

Ms Chow shared the challenges she encountered amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a period that necessitated the downsizing of her business from four branches to two. Despite these adversities, she emphasised the importance of sustaining a positive perspective. She also discussed how Little Bao has been innovating their menu and service to attract customers and create a unique dining experience.  

Concluding the seminar, Ms Chow imparted valuable advice to the students, urging them to embrace their passion, practice, adapt their mindset, foster effective communication skills, and endeavour to lead more purposeful lives. She also underscored the significance of nurturing meaningful relationships within the business realm.

Dr Marta Dowejko, Director of the EIC, was the moderator of the seminar. She commended Ms Chow's resilience and ability to stay positive amid the testing circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.