Elijah

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I am currently

Description

I’m Elijah — an Australian-Indonesian who grew up in Singapore, attended university in Chicago, and now calls San Francisco home. My life has always been shaped by moving between worlds, and that’s made me genuinely curious about people, cultures, and the stories behind them. I’m the kind of person who feels most alive when I’m somewhere unfamiliar, figuring things out.

By day I work as an investor, partnering with entrepreneurs building technology companies. It’s a job that’s taught me to listen carefully, ask good questions, and find common ground with almost anyone. Outside of work, you’ll find me hiking trails around the Bay, hunting down a great meal, or planning my next trip.

Food is honestly my favourite hobby. I eat everything and anything — the more local, the better. Growing up in a multi-cultural household means I have a deep appreciation for how much a meal can tell you about a place and its people.

I’ve spent meaningful time in volunteer work in education. For ten years I taught English to primary school students in Singapore, during college in Chicago I ran financial literacy workshops for local high school kids, and the last several years in San Francisco I’ve helped advice college students on job recruiting. All these experiences reinforced something I already believed: that showing up, being present, and genuinely caring about someone’s growth makes all the difference.

I’m coming to Workaway because I want to slow down, use my hands, and connect with people and places in a way that travel alone doesn’t offer. I’m hard-working, easy-going, adaptable, and I promise I’ll be enthusiastic about whatever is cooking!

Interests

Technology

Sustainability

Self development

Movies & TV

Farming

Events & social

Culture

Gardening

Cooking & food

Animals

Winter sports

Outdoor activities

Nature

Hiking

Fitness

Dancing

Adventure sports

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Babysitting and creative play

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Some knowledge of:  

Teaching

More details about your skills

Outdoor & Manual Work
∙ Enthusiastic about physical, hands-on work — gardening, farming, and general outdoor labour are all welcome
∙ Active lifestyle (regular hiking and outdoor exploring) means I’m fit, comfortable outdoors, and not afraid of a long day’s work

Teaching & Education
∙ 10 years teaching English to primary school students in Singapore
∙ Taught financial literacy to high school students in Chicago during college
∙ Comfortable working with children and young adults of all backgrounds
Professional
∙ 7 years working in venture / technology investing, partnering with founders and entrepreneurs
∙ Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-cultural collaboration skills built across years of working internationally

Cooking & Kitchen
∙ Grew up in a household where food was central — my mum was a chef, so I’ve been in the kitchen my whole life
∙ Happy to help with meal prep, cooking, and kitchen duties
∙ Adventurous eater with a genuine love for local and traditional food

Art & Music:
∙ Growing up I spent several years as a dancer (ballet / tap / jazz)
∙ I also played the piano for many years

Age

29

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements