I dropped out of law school to start a snack brand that's now a household name in Singapore. Here are the top 5 things entrepreneurs should know before taking the leap.

The Golden Duck

• Chris Hwang, cofounder of Singaporean snack brand The Golden Duck, started his company in college.
• He dropped out of law school to focus on growing the brand, now available in 3,000 stores globally.
• There are five pieces of advice he would give to anyone thinking about starting their own brand.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chris Hwang...