Gerald Ang, founder of Wild & Wise, sits down with Moritz Kaffsack, founder of Portfolio Careers in Asia (PCA) and Flexer, to discuss the rapidly growing fractional work movement in Asia. In this episode, they cover:
• How Moritz grew a network from 30 to 2,500 independent professionals.
• Navigating the transition from a corporate brand to a solo identity.
• A deep dive into the mechanics of the modern fractional model.
• Why traditional career stability is the true risk in the future.
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About Wild & Wise Podcast:
The Wild & Wise Podcast brings together different viewpoints to explore reinvention, leadership, and the future of work. Each episode, Gerald Ang shares stories and ideas to help listeners navigate a world where identity, careers, and technology are always changing.
About Gerald Ang:
Gerald Ang is the founder of Wild & Wise, a leadership and performance studio based in Singapore. His work sits at the intersection of business, leadership, and human potential, helping leaders and teams drive performance in a way that is both human and sustainable for the future of work. Gerald has held leadership roles at Warner Music, Singtel, UOB, and General Electric, and today works with executives and teams from multinational organisations around the region. He is also the host of the Wild & Wise Podcast, where he explores leadership, reinvention, and unconventional career journeys with leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/geraldang
Instagram: www.instagram.com/gerald_ang
About Moritz Kaffsack:
Founder of Portfolio Careers in Asia (PCA) and Flexer. Moritz has spent the last two-and-a-half years building a business and a community in Asia's rapidly growing fractional and freelance economy. PCA is a 2,500-member community for senior professionals exploring independent work, while Flexer is a boutique firm that connects independent operators with companies looking to punch above their weight.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/moritzkaffsack
Instagram: www.instagram.com/moritz.kaffsack
Chapters
00:00 - The future of work and fractional leadership
03:00 - The personal journey from corporate to solo practice and forming trusted partnerships
08:00 - How experience and values influence success in independent careers
15:00 - Building communities for mid-career professionals seeking purpose
20:00 - Operationalising talent pools: From fractional models to packaged projects
25:00 - How organisations adopt and benefit from independent and flexible talent
30:00 - The evolving role of technology, AI, and automation in future workforce designs
35:00 - Value of humility, authenticity, and collaboration in independent consulting