At Evergreen Awards, we are proud to officially recognize Tan Shi Liang as the Best Rising Entrepreneur in Singapore of 2025. This prestigious award highlights an individual who is not only reshaping industries but also rethinking the concept of modern success. In a time when the entrepreneurial world is often filled with fleeting trends and surface-level motivation, Tan Shi Liang stands out for his authenticity, discipline, and his ability to create lasting impact through structure and intention. A key factor in his remarkable journey is the business he founded, Captain of Entrepreneurship, a leadership platform dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and mid-career professionals.

Tan’s story begins not in a business school or corporate incubator, but in the Navy. As a former serviceman, Tan spent years learning how to lead under pressure, make strategic decisions, and apply systems thinking in high-stakes environments. This experience didn’t just prepare him to run businesses; it became the foundation for how he would lead others. Today, that blueprint lives within Captain of Entrepreneurship, a transformative leadership platform designed to help entrepreneurs and professionals navigate the complexities of business and life with clarity, confidence, and control.

Unlike many leadership coaches who rely solely on theory, Tan is a business operator who has been in the trenches. Over the last decade, he has successfully built and scaled businesses across industries like F&B, real estate, agri-tech, and sustainability, including the well-known seafood brand Legendary Fisherman. His ventures are not only profitable but forward-thinking and socially responsible, designed for long-term growth. Through Captain of Entrepreneurship, Tan combines his business acumen with his leadership expertise to help others build businesses that are both financially successful and meaningful.

Tan's recognition as Best Rising Entrepreneur comes from his ability to blend strategic execution with deeply human leadership principles. He combines the best of Buffett’s value investing logic, Kiyosaki’s leverage mindset, and Musk’s audacity, grounding it all in Eastern wisdom and naval precision. This fusion of ideas has made his leadership approach not only powerful but universally applicable to anyone striving to succeed in business, and in life.

One of Tan’s most notable initiatives through Captain of Entrepreneurship is the 100-Day Entrepreneur Challenge. This program isn’t just another motivational gimmick; it’s a structured, results-driven roadmap designed to help entrepreneurs take actionable steps toward success. Through this challenge, Tan helps participants move from confusion to clarity, focusing on systems, self-leadership, and sustainable execution. His teachings emphasize consistency over the toxic "hustle culture" that dominates many entrepreneurial circles, and have helped countless professionals shift from burnout to balance, from stagnation to growth.

Evergreen Awards evaluates awardees based on eight core dimensions: strategic innovation, demonstrated leadership, long-term impact, business performance, personal integrity, social contribution, customer education, and market differentiation. Captain of Entrepreneurship exceeded expectations across all these dimensions. Tan’s two Amazon Top New Release books, which combine practical frameworks with philosophical insights, further demonstrate his commitment to education and value creation. These books don’t just inspire, they equip readers with actionable strategies to apply in their businesses and lives.

A key part of Tan’s success is his emphasis on the human side of entrepreneurship. Through Captain of Entrepreneurship and every initiative he leads, Tan reinforces that business success should never come at the cost of one’s health, family, or inner peace. As he often says, “Success isn’t just about profit. It’s about purpose, people, and the discipline to lead yourself first.” This holistic philosophy is a cornerstone of his brand and provides a refreshing alternative to the traditional “hustle and grind” mentality that many entrepreneurs face today.

As his public profile grows, through media appearances like those on NBC News and the Singapore Golden Nugget Podcast, Tan remains grounded in his mission to serve others. His social media platforms on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook are filled with candid insights, personal stories, and valuable educational content. Followers frequently comment on how "relatable" and "actionable" his teachings are, a testament to his ability to make leadership feel accessible, not intimidating.

What makes Tan and Captain of Entrepreneurship particularly relevant in today’s business climate is their focus on clarity amidst complexity. In an era overwhelmed with trends, noise, and “get-rich-quick” schemes, Tan offers more than a roadmap; he provides a compass for navigating uncertainty. He doesn’t promise immediate success, he promises something more valuable: the ability to navigate life and business with structure, integrity, and the resilience to build a legacy that outlasts income.

Tan Shi Liang’s focus on legacy is ultimately what made him the clear choice for Best Rising Entrepreneur in Singapore of 2025. This award not only celebrates his past achievements but also honors the path he is forging forward, a path where entrepreneurship is seen as a disciplined journey, not a sprint, and where success is measured by lives changed, systems built, and legacies created.

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On behalf of Evergreen Awards, congratulations again to Tan Shi Liang. This recognition celebrates not only the businesses you’ve built, but the people you’ve empowered and the discipline you embody.