Cedric Chin

Founder Commoncog

Cedric Chin: Founder of Commoncog

Cedric Chin is the visionary founder of Commoncog, a publication dedicated to accelerating business expertise through practical, real-world insights. Straddling the line between academia and business, Cedric has built a reputation for questioning conventional wisdom and offering grounded approaches to mastering business skills.

Cedric’s career began in Singapore’s tech scene, where he led the engineering efforts at EPOS, a point-of-sale provider. His leadership transformed EPOS from a consultancy into a scalable business model, driving its revenue from zero to $4.5 million annually in just two years. After this success, Cedric took on a content marketing role at Holistics, a business intelligence software company. His strategic campaigns doubled the company’s annual recurring revenue in just eight months.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Cedric played a key role in shaping the hacker culture at the National University of Singapore (NUS) by founding NUS Hackers. This group has become integral to the School of Computing. His early work in digital publishing, including launching Novelr.com and co-founding Pandamian, further established his impact on the industry.

Cedric’s work centers on a commitment to practical learning. Through Commoncog, he explores what true business expertise entails, sharing his experiences and insights with humility and rigour. His approach, whether in business or in his personal life—marked by a love for books, green tea, and cats—reflects a thoughtful and grounded philosophy.

Cedric Chin is more than an entrepreneur; he is a thinker, doer, and lifelong learner committed to making business knowledge accessible and actionable. His journey offers inspiration and practical wisdom for anyone looking to grow professionally.