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2.2 Wai Foong, Matchable: Finding your purpose, navigating change and transitioning from the corporate world

2.2 Wai Foong, Matchable: Finding your purpose, navigating change and transitioning from the corporate world

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Wai Foong Ng is the founder of Matchable, a volunteering platform matching skilled employees with impactful and innovative volunteering projects. Since 2019, Matchable has delivered over £420 million of value to organizations across the world via over 600,000 volunteering hours.

In this episode, Foong talks about:

  • Founding Matchable (3.47)
  • Transitioning from the corporate world to a start-up (7.32)
  • Experimentation in businesses (15.10)
  • Embracing 'failure' (21.37)
  • Navigating change (27.16)
  • Understanding your values and purpose (31.15)
  • Prioritizing balance (34.31)
  • Encouraging flexible working (40.28)

The Social Innovators Podcast is hosted by Naomi Whitbourn, an Innovation Manager at Challenge Works (a Nesta enterprise).

In this podcast, Naomi speaks to entrepreneurs and leaders developing innovative solutions to tackle global challenges.

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We'd also love to hear from you if you have any feedback or questions for our guests. Do get in touch at: social.innovators.pod@gmail.com

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