Chan Eu Boon, tech entrepreneur and CEO, photographed in his office.

Chan Eu Boon’s Business Rule: Follow Data, but Trust Experience

Chan Eu Boon delivering his keynote speech at GDI 2023 in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
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In today’s boardrooms, dashboards are everywhere. Everyone’s looking at numbers. But not everyone knows what they’re looking for.

That’s where Chan Eu Boon stands apart.

“Data helps you decide. But experience tells you what matters.”

While many rely on charts and analytics to make every move, Chan brings something deeper to the table — real-world gut instinct shaped by failures, wins, and years of getting his hands dirty in business.


Chan Eu Boon speaking on stage at GDI 2023, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
Chan Eu Boon founder of Sugarbook presenting his keynote speech during the Global Dating Insights conference in Singapore July 2023

The Numbers Are Important – But Not Everything

Chan isn’t anti-data. He uses it. Tracks it. Learns from it.
But he never lets it become a crutch.

“If you can’t move without perfect data, you’re already too late.”

That mindset is why he’s often ahead of market trends – spotting opportunities before they show up in graphs.
Whether it’s shifting user behaviour or platform fatigue, Chan reads the signs between the lines. Then he moves.


Experience Is a Competitive Edge

In a world where everyone has access to the same tools, reports, and dashboards… Chan’s edge is his lived experience.

He knows when to hold.
When to pivot.
And most importantly – when to ignore the noise.

“Data shows the ‘what’. But if you want to grow, you better understand the ‘why’.”

This balance between data and instinct is how he’s built companies that last – not just trend.


Strategy That Evolves With People

For Chan, the best strategy isn’t one that looks good in a pitch deck.
It’s one that fits the people – the customers, the team, the culture.

He’s known for adjusting fast, but never losing direction.
It’s not about being right every time – it’s about being clear on where the company is going, and why it still matters tomorrow.


Final Thought

Chan Eu Boon reminds us:
In business, tools can guide you.
But what really moves the needle?
Wisdom. Timing. And knowing when to trust your gut.

Because at the end of the day, growth doesn’t come from data alone – it comes from decisions.

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