www.andrewchow.sg

1. Andrew Chow
Business Owner, Brand Strategist, Speaker
andrew@ideamart.com.sg
Summary
Andrew Chow is a certified Life Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker/Author and Master Match Maker
in Singapore. Founded IDEAMART (S) PTE LTD in 1994, Andrew won the Spirit of Enterprise Award
in 2008 and the Successful Entrepreneur Award in 2010. Graduated from Thames Valley University,
Andrew is also a Certified Trainer, Assessor and Developer under WDA-WSQ courses.
Andrew had more than 60 interviews and features about him or his business since 2005 from
Channel News Asia, News 8, 938Live, Business Times, Zao Bao, Berita Harian, Today, The New
Paper, My Paper, STOMP, FEMALE, HER WORLD, PEAK, SHAPE, Lifestyle, etc). Andrew was also
the business coach on Effective Media Management for Singapore's leading radio station 938live -
Positive Business Minute.
Andrew is also one of the choice interview candidates for Singapore lifestyle among foreign media
like Canadian TV, Swiss Radio, German TV, AFP, National Geographic and Discovery Channel.
Andrew is fondly called “ideasandrew” in all his social media connections in platforms like Facebook,
Linked, Flickr, etc. He has also founded four of his own social networking portals for business or
social groups with over 10,000 profiles.
a. Social Networking
- Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1081391088&ref=name
- Plaxo http://ideasandrew.myplaxo.com/
- Linkedin - http://sg.linkedin.com/in/ideasandrew
b. Media Sharing
- Flickr Collection - http://www.flickr.com/photos/ideasandrew/
- Youtube Channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/ideasandrew
- Slideshare - http://www.slideshare.net/ideasandrew
- Podomatc - http://ideasandrew.podomatic.com
c. Blogging / Micro-blogging
- Twitter - http://twitter.com/Ideasandrew
- Wordpress – www.andrewchow.sg
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2. d. Social Bookmarking
- Delicious - http://delicious.com/Ideasandrew
e. Social Collaboration
- Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Ideasandrew
- Meet up - http://www.meetup.com/members/11966314/
Specialties
Forging of Strategic Alliance
Sponsorship Management
Creation of new business models
Strategic Marketing & Sponsorship Management
Certified Exhibition Organiser
Certified NLP Practitioner & Life Coach
- Enneagram Profiling
- Hypnotherapy
- Timeline Intervention
Public Relation Practitioner
Media Management Training
Seminar Organisation & Planning
Trade Show Management
Life Coach
Creation of Social Networking Portal
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Experience
Managing Director at Ideamart (S) Pte Ltd
1994 - Present (16 years)
Ideamart (S) Pte Ltd is provides Intergrated Marketing, Brand Management and Media
Consultancy.
12 recommendations available upon request
Co-Founder at Table For Six LLP
2009 - March 2010 (1 year)
Table For Six LLP is a premium boutique Personal Dating Agency for singles who are looking for
long-term meaningful relationship with like minded singles
1 recommendation available upon request
Managing Agent at Romancing Singapore
2005 - 2007 (2 years)
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3. Romancing Singapore was re-branded from 2005 to 2007 from a government campaign to a single
social networking portal.
5 recommendations available upon request
Researcher at Mindef
November 1987 - November 1993 (6 years 1 month)
Education
Thames Valley University
BBA, Business Administration, 1998 - 1999
Anderson Junion College (Pioneer)
1984 - 1985
Activities and Societies: Table Tennis,Swimming,Debate
Honors and Awards
Awards
- 2000 - Xtralite Display Systems - Asia Best Distributor Award
- 2007 - Singapore Business Events Award - Most Innovative Marketing Initiative (Finalist)
- 2008 - Spirit of Enterprise Award (Honouree)
- 2010 - Successful Entrepreneur Award
Membership & Affiliation
- 2004 - Member of Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers
- 2005-2007 - Romancing Singapore Managing Agent
- 2009 - Signature Club
- 2010 - Full member of Institute of Public Relations of Singapore
Qualification
- 1999 - Thames Valley University (UK) - BBA
- 2008 - Certified NLP Practitioner
- 2008 - Certified Life Coach
- 2010 - Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)
Interests
NLP, People Watching, Table Tennis, Swimming, Reading
http://www.9types.com (Enneagram Personality Profiling)
High Speed Networking, Opportunity Networking, Ideas Networking
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4. Andrew Chow
Business Owner, Brand Strategist, Speaker
andrew@ideamart.com.sg
18 people have recommended Andrew
"Andrew is a true Master Match Maker in matching businesses to their business clients. Businesses
are match-made through his ability to forge strategic alliances. He provides public relations
strategic counsel to SMEs’ by matching them to the right media in order to effectively communicate
their messages to their target market. Andrew also matches his corporate clients’ with their target
consumers by executing comprehensive branding strategy and integrated marketing. Last but not
least, Andrew’s record as a social match maker is well documented in the media ever since 2005
when he managed Romancing Singapore and later founded Table For Six."
— Rovena Plique, was Andrew's client
"Andrew is a visionary. His strong business acumen and eye for detail allows him to transform the
social networking landscape in Singapore, taking an idea from concept to execution. On stage,
Andrew is towering and captivates attention. Off stage, he is kind and compassionate to help
people improve themselves. I look forward to exchange ideas with him!"
— Ezen Ho, General Manager, Eroma Marketing, was with another company when working with
Andrew at Ideamart (S) Pte Ltd
"I recently met Andrew as a result of reaching out for help with my start-up company. Andrew was
able to offer his valuable pointers regarding the market and business plan, some of which have
already been implemented. I was very impressed with his insights and understand the value he
brings to his clients in areas such as social media, marketing and event management. Andrew's
definitely someone I want to remain in contact with as a future collaboration partner."
— Andrew C Abraham, Founder and CEO, Kintuition, was with another company when working
with Andrew at Ideamart (S) Pte Ltd
"Andrew is a dynamic individual and very driven entrepreneur with lots of creative ideas. He never
cease to amaze me with his continuous stream of events organised for Singles. Not one event is
the same and it is always a success. Andrew is also a socially well connected partner who has the
respect of many in his industry circle for being the pioneer in engaging and address the problem of
Singles having no time to socialise and find a partner in Singapore. Being articulate and sensitive to
people's needs, Andrew has indeed established himself as a leader in a niche industry."
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5. — Danny Pang, Owner, Espressoul, was with another company when working with Andrew at
Ideamart (S) Pte Ltd
"As the managing agent of Romancing Singapore, Andrew went to great length to bring together
both businesses and individuals who could contribute towards the dating industry. Under his helm,
Romancing Singapore reached greater heights. Andrew is generous with his advices and
compliments. At the same time, he is quick to point out doubtful areas and ever so ready to offer
suggestions. Andrew is soaring great heights in the area of work he is now pursuing and sky's the
limit for him."
— Annie Chan, Events Provider, Social Development Unit (SDU), was with another company when
working with Andrew at Romancing Singapore
"Andrew is a great friend to have. Very helpful and knowlegable in his field in PR. Everyone should
work with him."
— David Wee, was Andrew's client
"Andrew is a gifted teacher and mentor. Not jus because he has many years of experience in Social
Media,but he knows a variety of creative teaching methods to teach and you couldn't just miss
anything he taught. he is always encouraging and positive to me. I appreciate his time to share with
me on certain marketing ideas and conceptualization."
— Lucretius Goh, Regional Channel Sales, INQ Mobile, was with another company when working
with Andrew at Ideamart (S) Pte Ltd
""Andrew strikes me as a passionate, visionary and philosophical entrepreneur, who is dead-set to
create a new thrilling era for the dating industry, which has been a taboo subject for a long time. I
could feel his excitement and sincerity as he shares his vision and mission and charts a roadmap of
true love for any single that looks for him." Victor Tan Suan Howe - Spirit of Enterprise Award 2008"
— Tan Suan Howe Victor, was Andrew's client
"Andrew is a creative and very enterprising and these shows in his work. He is also proactively
trying to improve on the job / project which is very helpful for me as a client. Great guy to work
with."
— Pin Kee Lam, was Andrew's client
"I worked with Andrew before, he is a pleassant, knowledgable and trustworthy partner."
— Frank Amptmeijer, Owner, Mac Pacific, was with another company when working with Andrew
at Romancing Singapore
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6. "Andrew is a great connector, who really knows how to deliver innovative and personable services
that puts him far ahead of others. He shows great dedication to his work and warmth and care
towards the clients he has. Always a charming host, you can expect to meet a knowledgeable,
charismatic, entertaining and trendy businessman with good business acumen and fine taste in
wine."
— Wai Hong Ho, was Andrew's client
"It is a great pleasure to work with Andrew, and I am delighted to make this recommendation. For
there are three words that aptly described him: creative, passionate, generous. His willingness to
share ideas with people despite his workload says alot about the person that he is. Indeed, Andrew
is the go-to Ideas person."
— Ange TEO, Owner, e2m - expat etiquette mentoring, was a consultant or contractor to Andrew at
Ideamart (S) Pte Ltd
"Andrew has consistently demonstrated his self-motivation and enthusiasm on whatever business
ideas and projects he wanted to promote and deliver over the years that I have known Andrew.
Andrew is an extremely sharp, bright, positive and creative businessman whom people will feel
GREAT to work and to associate with, in both business and social occasions."
— Jason Chan, Regional IT Technical Consultant, Sun MIcrosystems Incorporated, was a
consultant or contractor to Andrew at Ideamart (S) Pte Ltd
"Andrew is one of the most creative business person I have ever met in my life. He can come up
with great and exciting ideas for social events to the PR and marketing for our companies in just a
heart beat. Despite his busy schedule of running his own businesses as well as accepting other
free lance projects in PR and Marketing, he still finds time to be a mentor to a few of us. His
guidance for the past one and a half years in not only the dating business but how to manage a
business has inspired me grow into a more confident and driven entrepreneur."
— Jasmine Cheong, Owner, Ardor LLP, worked directly with Andrew at Ardor LLP
"Andrew is an incredible media person with great network of contacts. A never say die attitude
person who can get things done in a ziffy. He has been a constant adviser and mentor to me. Way
to go, Mate !"
— Satheesh Paddolker, Vice President - ASEAN, MindNeurons, was with another company when
working with Andrew at Ideamart (S) Pte Ltd
"Great time with his activities"
— Cindy Ng, was Andrew's client
"Andrew is a professional marketers and entrepreneur with many years of experiences. He is
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7. dedicated to transforming the life of others around him and consistently demonstrated sharp sense
of business. He is good at seeking out complementary collaboration between people and maintain
high level of focus in adding values to his customers."
— Yew Chor, Gary Khoo, Co-Founder, Knowledge Mastery Pte Ltd, was with another company
when working with Andrew at Ideamart (S) Pte Ltd
"I have know Andrew for many years. He's the one that delivers his promise & prompt in his action.
With service excellence. I highly recommend him for any projects you may given to him."
— Ben Ng, Creative / Managing Partner, Foto88 (Foto & Grafics 1973-2007), was with another
company when working with Andrew at Ideamart (S) Pte Ltd
Contact Andrew on LinkedIn
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