Never too small a nation for big innovation

OVER the last eight years, I've been lucky enough to see Singapore's evolving landscape as a test bed for new technologies. Earlier this year, I started a venture developing and investing in companies in Smart City technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).

As the innovation enabler of private investment firm Marvelstone Group, I've been impressed by Singapore's remarkable ability to attract and nurture some of the best entrepreneurs and tech innovation from around the globe.

Lately, I noticed there has been a growing debate about whether Singapore is an ideal test bed for new technologies. It's my view that while no individual market can ever take the title of being the perfect test bed for innovation, Singapore deserves to be recognised as one of best in the world.