I believe in myself doing good


I wanted the satisfaction of having made some meaningful contribution and, at the same time, make money, says Matt.

iGene founder Mathavan A. Chandran believes it’s important to pursue achievements and not just financial rewards. Your achievements will eventually reward you, he tells LIM WING HOOI.

LAUNCHING a startup often requires a leap of faith. But for iGene Sdn Bhd founder and chief executive officer Mathavan A. Chandran, 47 – or Matt, for short – it was nothing more than an extension of his fascination with how digital technology could transform the way people do things.

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