On The Go With Manav

He Turned a Childhood Passion Into a Global Ed‑Tech Movement – with Adam Huh Dam

Manav Hartono Episode 38

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Adam is the co-founder of Stick ‘Em, an ed‑tech startup focused on making quality STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education accessible to every child. Born in South Korea and raised in Singapore, he developed a passion for robotics at an early age.

After serving in the Singapore Armed Forces, Adam launched Stick ‘Em with his business partner before starting university. While completing his four-year degree, he continued to build the company and later graduated with a GPA above 4.0.

Today, Stick ‘Em’s low‑cost STEAM kits and self‑guided lessons have reached over 30,000+ students and trained 2,800+ teachers across 15 countries. In 2025, the company won $1 million USD from the Hult Prize Foundation, and he earned a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.
 
Topics we covered in the podcast include:
- Balancing academics and passion projects
- Transitioning to entrepreneurship and business growth
- Stick 'Em's mission and vision
- Full-time entrepreneurship and proud moments
- Overcoming doubts and gaining credibility
- Expanding horizons and advice to his younger self

How to get in touch with Adam:
Adam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huh_dam_adam/
Adam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/huh-dam/ 

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