Independent problem-solving · Singapore and worldwide

Got a problem?
Let's figure it out.

Runoan helps businesses bridge the gap between their challenges and practical solutions.

Business experience. Creative thinking. Practical technology.

Services

Build. Improve. Solve.

Start with the problem. We will help work out what the solution should be.

01

Build

Websites, applications, calculators, digital tools and practical automation.

02

Improve

Existing websites, business workflows, enquiry processes and customer experience.

03

Solve

Business problems, digital transformation, practical AI implementation, discovery and consulting.

Next step

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what you need. We'll help work out the next step.

Problems we've worked on

Different problems. Real solutions.

A collection of challenges tackled by the independent builders behind Runoan. Different experiences, different approaches, one shared instinct: figure it out and make it work.

Making compliance less complicated

The challenge
Businesses needed practical ways to manage PDPA responsibilities and turn policies into everyday processes.
What was done
Through Regit, software was developed alongside PDPA consultancy, DPO-as-a-Service and DPTM preparation support to help organisations manage data protection practices.
What we learned
Useful software matters, but lasting improvement depends on people adopting better processes.

Regit Co-founded by Oanh

Taking the guesswork out of custom pricing

The challenge
Custom products involve multiple configurations, making pricing and customer enquiries difficult to standardise.
What was done
A digital pricing estimator and structured enquiry experience were built for Custom Desk SG.
What we learned
A useful tool can make a complicated buying process easier for customers and businesses.

Custom Desk SG Visit website (opens in a new tab) Try the estimator (opens in a new tab)

Turning trading rules into automation

The challenge
Rule-based trading processes can involve repetitive monitoring and execution.
What was done
Trading-bot systems were developed to automate defined tasks and workflows.
What we learned
Good automation starts with clear rules, appropriate safeguards and understanding what should remain under human control.

Trading automation Built by Christina

Turning a startup idea into a working business

The challenge
Moving from a concept to a functioning company requires more than a good idea.
What was done
Startup leadership, product development and commercial execution through PayTech Neo.
What we learned
Strategy matters, but building, testing and operating a business is where ideas meet reality.

PayTech Neo Led by Erik

Making difficult communication easier

The challenge
Sensitive communication can be difficult to manage when emotions and practical decisions overlap.
What was done
Cochild, an AI-assisted co-parenting application, was developed to support more constructive communication.
What we learned
Technology is most useful when designed around real human needs.

Cochild Built by Erik In beta

Turning ideas into experiences people can use

The challenge
A digital idea needs more than a concept. It needs a usable experience people can understand and engage with.
What was done
Selibera, a digital project developed by Christina, is currently in beta.
What we learned
Building a product means turning an idea into something tangible, then learning and improving through real use.

Selibera Built by Christina In beta

Making Chinese homework easier, one small win at a time

The challenge
Chinese homework can become frustrating for children and parents, especially when vocabulary, spelling and writing practice feel overwhelming.
What was done
Built Daily4Wins, a learning application that turns Chinese schoolwork into short, interactive lessons. It supports schoolwork scanning, lesson creation, listening and writing practice.
What we learned
Breaking a difficult learning task into small, manageable steps can make daily practice feel more approachable.

Daily4Wins Built by Oanh

Making studio bookings simpler

The challenge
Photography studios need an easy way for customers to book studio time without unnecessary back-and-forth communication.
What was done
Slakteriet Studio Booking, a digital application built by Erik, allows customers to book photography studio time.
What we learned
Useful business tools often solve one specific problem and make the process easier for everyone.

Slakteriet Studio Built by Erik

Making manual business processes work smarter

The challenge
A hotel's financial records were stored on paper, making important documents difficult and time-consuming to locate. Supplier contracts also needed timely attention before expiry, so departments could decide whether to renew or find alternative suppliers.
What was done

In 2011, Christina independently developed two practical solutions:

  • She spent approximately two to three months scanning paper financial documents, organising them into PDFs and building an Excel-based indexing system to make records easier to locate.
  • She developed an automated supplier contract reminder system using Excel macros connected to Microsoft Outlook. It emailed department secretaries 30 days before contracts expired, prompting them to review renewals or arrange replacement suppliers.
What we learned
Meaningful business improvements don't always require expensive software. Sometimes the most effective solution is making better use of the tools a business already has.

Hospitality Built by Christina 2011

Other problems we help solve

Areas where the people behind Runoan bring deep professional experience. These describe how we can help, not past client projects.

When a business needs to regain control

The challenge
A business facing declining performance, rising costs or cash pressure may struggle to identify which decisions will make the greatest difference.
How we can help
Assess financial and operational performance, identify the underlying problems, prioritise corrective action and develop a practical turnaround or improvement plan.
Relevant experience
Business transformation, turnaround and strategic development, through Ben's experience and Direct Results Consulting.

Ben Direct Results Consulting Visit website (opens in a new tab)

Turning financial complexity into clearer decisions

The challenge
Businesses can struggle when financial information is fragmented, reporting is difficult to interpret, compliance requirements are complex or manual processes consume too much time.
How we can help
Improve financial visibility, review controls and compliance processes, identify opportunities for automation and help management make more informed decisions.
Relevant experience
Finance, audit, compliance, business analysis and process automation, through Elaine's experience and Direct Results Consulting.

Elaine Direct Results Consulting Visit website (opens in a new tab)

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About

Different minds. One goal.
Make it work.

We bring business experience, creative thinking and hands-on building together to solve problems that don't come with ready-made answers.

“I don't fit into a square, so I create my own circle.”

— Oanh, Founder

Oanh

From business problems to working solutions.

Oanh has built businesses, developed partnerships and worked across sales, marketing and digital products. She understands what it takes to turn an idea into something customers can actually use.

Erik

From big ideas to businesses that work.

A startup founder and builder, Erik brings experience in business strategy, product development, human-centred design and AI. He helps turn complex challenges into clear direction and practical next steps.

Christina

Where marketing meets making things happen.

Christina combines marketing and content experience with hands-on technical building. From websites and digital content to trading bots, she brings both creative and practical thinking to a project.

Ben

Business transformation. Strategy. Practical execution.

Ben brings 30 years of experience in organisational transformation, business turnaround and strategic development, helping leaders make difficult decisions and turn strategy into practical action.

Elaine

Finance. Compliance. Business improvement.

Elaine brings more than 20 years of experience across finance, analysis, compliance and business transformation, combining financial insight, audit and risk expertise with practical process improvement and automation.

Contact

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