Benedict Kok

Benedict Kok is a Singaporean mission-driven entrepreneur and experienced business strategist. He is the co-founder of Erben Group (opens in a new tab) , a human-centred venture builder he started with Ernest Chua, and of WhereWeBegin (opens in a new tab) , Erben Group’s first venture: an entrepreneurship platform, established in 2025, that helps aspiring founders take their first step.

His work spans strategy, go-to-market, operations, brand and storytelling. Before co-founding his companies, he was Chief of Staff at Sedifly, an early-stage education company, and Editor-in-Chief of The Writer’s Room, which publishes HYPE Singapore and The UrbanWire. He began his career in media as a Content Producer (Editorial) at Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs, writing, photographing and designing feature stories.

Benedict is studying for a Bachelor of Arts at The University of Western Australia, majoring in Political Science and International Relations with a second major in Enterprise & Innovation. He holds a Diploma in Mass Communication from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, with a minor in Psychology.

Known for

Co-founding Erben Group and WhereWeBegin

Occupation

Entrepreneur, business strategist, creative marketer

Based in

Singapore / Perth

Education

The University of Western Australia; Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Publications

11 pieces for Ministry of Home Affairs, HYPE Singapore, The UrbanWire