Smith believes that leading a team and business on the path of growth constitutes a big challenge which needs the leadership ability of being able to pivot and make correct adjustments along the way. “The obstacles faced along the way provide me with valuable experience. They strengthen my ability to spearhead the company. There is a saying that ‘some people report weather, but others make weather.’ I am a firm believer in making my own weather. As the leader of a company, you become a provider for many and you need the head, heart and guts to make decisions and push the envelope. Life is about 80 percent attitude. The rest is what you do with it.”

Beyonics prizes human capital from multi-disciplinary fields and encourages ‘cross-pollination’ by bringing in human resource that will challenge the company’s current capabilities and push the boundaries of possibilities. To enrich its talent pool, Beyonics also works closely with universities across Singapore and offers internships to potential engineers on an annual basis. “One of our missions is to grow the business with rock-solid engineers from Singapore. This is the opportunity for us to lead from the front,” says Smith.