President Obama described Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew as "a true giant of history who will be remembered for generations to come as the father of modern Singapore and as one the great strategists of Asian affairs." While there is much to learn from this remarkable statesman and the transformative experience of Singapore that could fill many volumes, I would like to focus in the short space here on a few key lessons that entrepreneurs and companies can take from the founding and rapid growth of Singapore: 1. Get the Basics Right In a superb interview with Nathan Gardels, Minister … [Read more...]