Alvin Poh
Expert in business scaling
Sold startup for $30M; led a team of 150
Speaking Topics
Smash Your Goals Using Systems: Lead smarter with systems to scale, motivate, and outperform consistently.
Innovation and EntrepreneurshipSynopsis
Success in sales isn’t just about hustling harder—it’s about working smarter with systems. In this dynamic keynote, Alvin Poh reveals how top-performing leaders build and lead high-impact teams using repeatable frameworks and clear processes. Attendees will learn to design systems for smooth onboarding, maintain high standards without micromanaging, and embed collaboration into daily routines. By aligning these systems with core values and intrinsic motivators, leaders can create a culture of consistency, engagement, and peak performance. Perfect for fast-growing organisations or lean teams aiming to scale, this talk delivers actionable steps to help leaders smash their sales goals and inspire their teams.
Target Audience
Sales managers, Business leaders, Team leaders and Entrepreneurs
Key Benefits
Learn to create scalable systems for onboarding, performance, and growth. Systemise team communication to strengthen collaboration and drive accountability. Align motivation frameworks with personal and team values for lasting impact.
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About
Alvin Poh is a Singaporean tech entrepreneur, investor, and speaker who co-founded Vodien, scaling it into Singapore’s #1 hosting provider with 35,000 clients and a team of 150 before leading a merger valued at S$30 million. A dual-degree graduate of Carnegie Mellon and SMU, Alvin gives back as an educator and philanthropist, establishing a $250,000 scholarship at SMU. After achieving financial freedom at 33, he traveled to over 50 cities and discovered his passion for helping others achieve freedom through business. Alvin developed the 5E Scale Engine—a system that has helped over 1,000 entrepreneurs achieve breakthrough growth while reclaiming their time. Today, he continues his mission through CLDY, a next-gen hosting company serving clients like NTU, Asian Scientist, and Tsingtao. Alvin empowers leaders to scale with purpose and design lives of fulfillment.
Unique Selling Point
From Exit to Empowerment
Alvin sold his self-founded hosting company for S$30 million by age 33 and now helps others create lives of freedom through proven frameworks for scaling and lifestyle design.
Scaling With Purpose
From 35,000 clients to a 150-person team, Alvin built Vodien into Singapore’s top hosting provider—now, he mentors entrepreneurs to super-scale with his 5E Scale Engine.
Entrepreneur to Educator
Alvin channels his success into impact—founding a $250,000 scholarship and mentoring over 1,000 entrepreneurs on business growth, mindset, and personal freedom.
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Client Testimonials
Alvin is one of those rare genuine guys who excels in so many areas and has tremendous qualities.
Alvin is one of those rare genuine guys who excels in so many areas and has tremendous qualities. He gives great business advice and is able to critically analyse your business. On top of all that, his humility absolutely shines through. He's helped many that I know.
- ALAN PHUA
After working with Alvin, he has really helped us crystallise our roadmap and what we had to get right in order to scale.
We've been in the business for about 3 years, and accelerating our growth has been a problem we've been facing. After working with Alvin, he has really helped us crystallise our roadmap and what we had to get right in order to scale.
- JUSTIN CHIAM
Alvin's advice is backed by his real-world experience and perspective and can be immediately applied to my startup.
Alvin's advice is backed by his real-world experience and perspective and can be immediately applied to my startup. He has helped me by cutting short the time that I would have otherwise spent experimenting and trying ideas out by ourselves.
- GOH YI FAN
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