Theodoric Chew @theodoricchew

Co-founder & CEO @intellectHQ | Building the leading global integrated mental healthcare company | Backed by YC, Tiger Global | 4M+ lives served | Forbes30u30 theodoric.com Singapore Joined August 2017

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Theodoric Chew @theodoricchew

5 months ago

As a CEO, the best investment I've made is in drawing clear boundaries between work and personal time. When you're building something ambitious, protecting your energy isn't selfish - it's strategic. I schedule non-negotiable time for physical activity, relationships, and…

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Theodoric Chew @theodoricchew

5 months ago

From our Singapore HQ to serving users across Asia Pacific, our expansion playbook has been simple but deliberate: Understand local nuances, hire local talent, and solve local problems. Generic solutions rarely work in diverse markets. What resonates in Hong Kong often falls…

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Theodoric Chew @theodoricchew

5 months ago

One leadership lesson I've learned: awareness without action is meaningless. Many companies talk about important issues, but the real value comes from building systems and solutions that drive measurable change. This is why we moved beyond just raising awareness to creating…

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Theodoric Chew @theodoricchew

5 months ago

Cultural competency in mental healthcare matters very deeply. It's not just about language: It's understanding where someone comes from, their unique struggles, and creating relevant examples in therapy that resonate with their lived experience.

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Theodoric Chew @theodoricchew

5 months ago

Despite our progress in mental health awareness, our research shows that almost half of Singapore employers remain hesitant to hire staff with mental health conditions. With 1 in 3 young adults having mental health challenges, more education is needed to change damaging…

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Theodoric Chew @theodoricchew

5 months ago

As a founder managing my own anxiety, I've learned the importance of boundaries between work and personal life. My mental health routine: therapy, coaching, physical exercise, and protected time with loved ones. Even CEOs need self-care!

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Theodoric Chew @theodoricchew

5 months ago

When people ask about our success at Intellect, I point to our strategic approach with key stakeholders: Employers, health plans, insurers, governments, and schools. Finding the right partners accelerated our growth in ways going solo never could. Each market required…

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Theodoric Chew @theodoricchew

5 months ago

The journey from startup founder to CEO of a growing company requires constant evolution. I'm not the same leader I was when we started - and that's exactly as it should be. Growth demands adaptation. Early on, I was hands-on with every decision. Today, my role is setting…

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Theodoric Chew @theodoricchew

5 months ago

The "push through the grind" mentality I see in Singapore isn't just harmful to employees: It damages businesses through low morale, miscommunication, and increased mistakes. Mental wellness initiatives aren't silver bullets, but they help course-correct.

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Theodoric Chew @theodoricchew

6 months ago

I often tell over business leaders: Watch for signs your team needs mental breaks: • Difficulty sleeping • Trouble concentrating • Negative thoughts about work Even small pauses like coffee breaks or short walks can make a significant difference in wellbeing and…

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Theodoric Chew @theodoricchew

6 months ago

The truth about peak performance: No one does it alone. Having the right team around you isn't a luxury. It's the foundation that makes everything else possible.