MSc (MOTI) student - Darryl Han

Darryl is the CEO and co-founder of LFG, a travel discovery engine, bringing together his global experience across Australia, Singapore, and Vietnam. With over 7 years of experience leading teams and driving operations across multinational corporations, tech giants, and startups, his journey has been shaped by both professional experience and strategic educational choices.

Completing his Master of Science in Management of Technology and Innovation (MSc. MOTI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Darryl found a unique program that bridged his engineering background with business aspirations in Asia's tech ecosystem. The program offered a tech-focused curriculum that went beyond traditional business fundamentals, featuring hands-on modules in new product development and frugal innovation that he continues to apply in his work today.

A pivotal moment in his journey came through the NUS Overseas College programme, which took him to Ho Chi Minh City for a 6-month immersion. What began as an internship at Quqo transformed into a full-time role as growth manager, head of product marketing and eventually chief of staff - where he drove business growth, managed investor relations, and led product development initiatives across Vietnam and Thailand. During this period, he also co-founded LFG with his batchmates, initially as a side project before transitioning to it full-time in 2024.

Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Darryl held strategic positions at BHP Australia and Grab Singapore, where the program's flexibility allowed him to complete a full-time internship during his second semester. The combination of his master's education, overseas immersion, and professional experience has equipped him with a unique perspective on technology innovation and business development in Southeast Asia.

"The MOTI program offered exactly what I was looking for - an MBA-like experience with a strong technology focus," Darryl reflects. "The program's flexibility and practical approach, combined with the transformative NOC experience, didn't just enhance my career - it fundamentally changed its trajectory. The frameworks and methodologies I learned continue to influence how I approach business challenges and innovation today."

Darryl Han