In this episode of Funded Futures, host Emily sits down with Jeanette Cheah, the dynamic founder and CEO of HEX. HEX is revolutionising education by equipping students and young professionals with entrepreneurial skills and future-proofing them for the rapidly changing world of work. Jeanette shares her journey from corporate life to launching HEX, the challenges of scaling a startup, and her insights into the funding landscape, particularly for female founders.

Jeanette also reveals powerful stories of how HEX has transformed students' career paths, why she believes in investing in undervalued founders, and how she navigated fundraising after bootstrapping for four years. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about the future of education, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

🔹 Key Topics Covered:

• The inspiration behind HEX and how it's redefining education
• How entrepreneurship can be a viable career path for students
• The importance of future-proofing skills in an evolving job market
• The transition from corporate to startup founder
• Bootstrapping vs. raising capital: When is the right time?
• Challenges and biases female founders face in securing funding
• Strategies for sustainable scaling and hiring the right talent
• Jeanette’s biggest lessons learned in business and fundraising
• The power of storytelling, networking, and positioning in the startup ecosystem

🔹 Guest Info:
Jeanette Cheah– Founder & CEO of HEX
🌐 Website: www.startwithhex.com
📸 Instagram & Twitter: @startwithhex