COMPANY CULTURE
Our Growth Journey
Looking back at how far we have come
When I think about 9 Dots Consulting today, I sometimes find it hard to believe how it all started.
In 2010, a small group of us decided to start something of our own. It was a big decision. We did not know where it would lead. We only knew we wanted to build a company we could believe in. We were ready to work hard. Our first office was our home in Singapore. Our server was there too. The days were long and the future was uncertain. As a small team, everyone did whatever needed to be done.
Then we won our first project with Unigold International. I still remember what that meant. It was more than a first project. Someone had trusted us when we were still a small company finding our way. From there the company began to grow. More people joined us. We started working in other countries. We built relationships with customers and partners along the way. Some of those customers are still with us today. That means a great deal to me. Some of the people who were with me from day one are still here too. We have been through difficult projects. We have made mistakes and learned from them. We have shared many good moments. I thank them for their loyalty and for everything they have contributed.
As the years passed, 9 Dots has grown well beyond those early days. Today we have more than 250 people in 11 Asia-Pacific countries. We have delivered more than 300 projects across more than 20 countries. When I look at those numbers, I see the people behind them. Each person has played a part in shaping the company we are today.
In 2025, our industry changed again. AI was moving at an incredible pace. What struck me most was the excitement among the younger people in our company. They were curious and eager to experiment. Their energy reminded me that we must always be willing to learn. Technology changes and new generations bring new ideas. That keeps us moving forward.
Sometimes I think back to that home in Singapore. I can still picture us around the dining table with laptops open, papers spread out and the server humming nearby. We could never have imagined the journey ahead. We could not have guessed how many people would join it. I am glad we took that step. Most of all, I am grateful to those who took it with me.
Yap Sim Chin
Founder and CEO, 9 Dots Consulting
2010, Where it all began: Our first office in Singapore.
2014, Four years in: The team had grown.
2019, Taking the next step: Our Malaysia team moved into a larger office.
2019, Coming together: The team gathered as the company expanded.
2023, Across Asia-Pacific: By now our team spanned six countries in the region.
Today, One team in 11 countries: Our people from Singapore to South Korea.