Alvin Ea is the Co-founder and CEO of Haulio. This Singaporean haulage startup raised a $7M Series A led by Temasek's Heliconia Capital early this year.

👋🏼  How would you explain your job to someone outside tech?

We are in the business of hauling containers powered by technology that will transform the industry through our innovative business model.

🧐  What's something about you or your job that would surprise us?

That I can actually drive that Prime Mover and operate it like a boss!

🏆  What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

Winning the PITCH competition at RISE back in 2019 at Hong Kong (and we're still the defending champion due to COVID! 😜)

Despite the challenges of understanding our complex industry, I was able to showcase Haulio and our vision to a global audience and came out on top as the first-ever Singapore startup to win this accolade!

🔍  What's a startup trend or space you're watching this year?

Firstly, B2B Digitalization from consumers — adoption to scale due to COVID and becoming a tipping point for many industries.

I'm looking into transformations in workflows, especially for traditional and relationship-driven industries such as trucking that are being moved from offline to online.

💼  What advice would you give someone starting out in your industry?

Do not be afraid to challenge the norm! Every small change counts toward changing this massive industry,

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🗣  What's one thing you can keep talking about for hours?

Football (or Soccer....)

🎥  What's your favorite movie/TV show?

MCU - Marvel!

🍨  What's your go-to ice cream flavor?

Dark Chocolate.