Allan C. Tan has worked in various technology companies and is now a successful entrepreneur. He graduated with a degree in computer science in 1997 and enjoys programming. In 2005, he began freelancing and exploring business opportunities. In 2007, he started his first company, Ideyatech, which focused on Java programming. The company grew organically through referrals. In 2011, he opened a BPO business called BPSource but sold it in 2013. By 2014, Ideyatech employed over 50 programmers. Tan advises becoming an entrepreneur if you are passionate and willing to work long hours, as it allows for limitless creativity and potential to change the world, though the income is unknown.

1. From
Employee to
Entrepreneur
Allan C. Tan, PMP, SCEA
Founder, Ideyatech, Inc.
Founder, BPSource, Inc.

2. Allan C. Tan
Passionate Technopreneur
Professional Career:
Graduated Computer Science, 1997.
Enjoys programming and learning AI on past
time.
Worked with various companies including:
• SFIT (Japanese Startup)
• AsiaOnline
• CyberJ Resources (now 77 Global)
• Accenture
• Alvis - ListKey
• EB2 International (now Sabre)
SCEA, PMP, CSM
Personal Profile:
• 37, Married with 2 kids.
• Enjoys watching movie.
• Plays tennis and basketball.

3. My Blog circa 2007

4. Into Starting Up…
 Freelance from 2005-2006.
 Explored franchising business and provincial operation.
 2007, started Ideyatech, Inc.
 Focused in Java Programming.
 Clients are former employers, bosses and freelance clients.
 Shared office with SQME.
 2009, Ideyatech moved to a full-pledged office.
 Growth is organic, mostly referrals from clients and friends.
 2011, explored BPO business; opened BPSource.
 2013, sold the BPO business.
 2014, Ideyatech, Inc. now employs 50+ rockstar programmers!

5. Why Entrepreneur?

6. Should I become Entrepreneur?
Employee Entrepreneur
Consistent income and benefits. Unknown future income.
Work 8 hours a day,
Mon-Fri
Work 16+ hours a day, Mon-Sun
Escalate issues to your boss. You are on your own.
Make friends with your colleagues. It’s lonely at the top.
Enjoy salary increase. Risk your life savings, go for broke.

7. You should become an Entrepreneur …
Employee Entrepreneur
Limited to assigned tasks/role. Limitless creativity.
Maintain a work habit. Everyday challenges.
Sustain a lifestyle. Change the world.
Help other people.
Follow instructions. Follow your passion.
Fixed salary. Depends on your value proposition.

8. My Tips and Advise
 Follow your passion.
 Bootstrap your own business.
 Leverage your network (employer, boss,
friends).
 Deliver VALUE based on your experience
and skills.
 Think Big, Start Small.
 Enroll in Founder Institute. 

9. http://www.slideshare.net/allanctan/e2-e-
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