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In this edition of 'friends of freshpod', I’m very pleased to introduce Shubham, a mechanical engineer turned commercial leader who has built a career at the intersection of food, tech, and innovation. Most of all Shubham is thoughtful, forward-thinking and generous with his time.  From building power plants in Japan to leading regional QSR strategy at  Grab , Shubham’s journey mirrors the transformation shaping Asia’s food ecosystem, one increasingly defined by efficiency, d

Not many can say they’ve dedicated five decades to caring for others, but Mei Siew can.  “I became a nurse not because I was top of the class,” she says with a smile, “but because I loved the uniform and wanted to serve.” Hospital life is famously intense, but Mei Siew has found her rhythm over the years. Her secret? Fresh food, especially salads.  “Heavy meals full of carbs make you sleepy on shift,” she explains. “But a fresh salad from freshpod keeps me energised and alert

Meet Dr. Ravin Nair, Emergency Resident Physician at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. While the city rests, he’s wide awake, working under bright lights, making life‑saving decisions in the ER, powered by a drive most reserve for the weekends.

Once an Ex‑Commando Captain turned endurance athlete, Jing Zhi Chua now channels his discipline into compassion. He believes true strength isn’t measured by endurance alone, but by how much one lifts others, seniors, those with medical challenges, whole communities. Through his venture Allset, he builds systems rooted in sustainability, prevention over performance. “Fitness shouldn’t be reserved for the fit,” he says. Compassion isn’t weakness; it’s a foundation.