In this interview, we dive into the mind of Singapore presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song, who’s spent over 20 years at sovereign wealth fund GIC, which culminated with his appointment as its chief investment officer.

What makes him say Singapore is the “Wimbledon of finance?” What did he learn from those who’ve influenced him, namely famed hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, Singapore founding father Lee Kuan Yew, and most especially his mother?

In his conversation with Tech in Asia’s Maria Li, he also discussed his experiences starting investment firm Avanda, his interactions with renowned startup accelerator Y Combinator, and how Singapore can stay on the cutting edge of the finance industry.

Check out our detailed coverage and transcript of the interview here.