So what’s the next BHAG?

 

I graduated & returned to Malaysia from USA during the economic crisis in 1998 and was told by the MAS steward that I will not find a job. I got hired the next day in a reputable private college as a 25 year young lecturer. I told my colleagues then that I was going to have my own college someday and they laughed at me for dreaming out loud. I bought a college in 2012 called PORTMAN College. Struggled but made it happen with great foundation for what we have built today. I shared my vision to my ex business partners & ex employees that we will be having our own PORTMAN Education Group that consist of College, International Schools, Pre Schools, Training Academy & Edtech with just a logo. They said I lost it that it was just way too hard & most left me in the most difficult of times. Almost went bankrupt but figured it out & stayed the journey. Today we have a thriving international education business that started 21 years ago in my 2nd bedroom apartment to 8 different education campuses that serve Malaysia, China & Indonesia.

So what’s the next BHAG?

1. 100 PreSchools in Malaysia & Indonesia by 2027.

2. 1000 PreSchools in South East Asia by 2030.

3. Public Listed Billion Dollar Education Group.

And for all Naysayers that have always laughed at all my BHAGs, thank you.

And for all those that have believed in my BHAGs and have stayed with me through the ups and downs more so the downs, thank you for being there. It is greatly appreciated.

I am a first generation entrepreneur that has just started. I am grateful for the opportunity.