Shilpi Chowdhary of Lighthouse Canton breaks down what a 'people-centric' organization truly means

Lighthouse Canton's Chief Executive Officer, Shilpi Chowdhary recently spoke to Oasis,

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"If you have ideas but don't act on them, you are imaginative but not creative." As Shilpi Chowdhary, founder of Lighthouse Canton, points out, there has never been a lack of great ideas in the world. Most people lack the courage to step out and take the plunge to make them a reality.

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After spending over 20 years in the finance industry, working for corporations such as Citibank and Credit Suisse, Chowdhary decided to make a change in his career. In 2014, he launched Lighthouse Canton, a Singapore headquartered employee-owned Asset & Wealth management firm.  

Oasis recently sat down with Chowdhary to discuss how he implemented local practices with a global mindset across various markets. He also shared his favorite books of all time.  

The following interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.

Oasis (OS): Having had a long career in the finance industry, what was the motivation to start an entrepreneurial venture?

Shilpi Chowdhary (SC): I think deep down, I've always had the entrepreneurial bug in me. It was never a question about whether I should start venturing out, but...  

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