David Dunn

Entrepreneur Selina Waterman-Smith believes in trusting her instinct when making risky decisions

Besides donating money, they aid causes with their time, support and mentorship

Yunib Siddiqui, chief executive and owner of Jones the Grocer, learnt how to manage a budget when he was sent to boarding school in the UK

Shaista Aggarwal, founder of Made By Confetti, was taught early on to find happiness in necessities, not luxuries

Jakson Peters, chief financial officer of Property Finder, always keeps a buffer of two years' income saved

Jadd Elliot Dib, founder of data analytics platform Pangaea X, prefers tech and travelling to a lavish lifestyle and expensive cars

Monica Arango, founder of interior design studio C’est Ici, left the security of a big pay cheque in law to pursue her passion for design

Anna Skigin, founder of property management company Frank Porter, says the pandemic taught her to prioritise when it comes to spending

James Michael Lafferty, an Olympic coach and CEO of Fine Hygienic, says his humble roots taught him to always live below his means

Italian lawyer Riccardo Denaro has embarked on his first entrepreneurial adventure with two friends by investing in an e-commerce platform

Real estate entrepreneur Myles Bush believes that if you want something, you have to work hard for it

Nisha Ramisetty, co-founder of a gourmet meal kits start-up, says money allows her to follow a passion and build a business

Omani boutique owner Zakiya Al Zakwani believes in donating a portion of her wealth to benefit others

Welsh entrepreneur Elinor Davies-Farn started her hair care business at her kitchen table with a budget of just $137

The Cheeze mobile app aims to help photographers and artists follow in the footsteps of Beeple and boost their income streams