Podcasts by Open For Business

VFlowTech - Enabling Decarbonisation With Better Battery Tech from 2023-12-13T10:00:41

Lithium ions make the world go round. From the laptops we work on and the smartphones in our hands, to the now accelerating world of electric vehicles, lithium ion batteries are key, but as many...

Unwrapping the Secrets of Food Biz from 2023-12-12T10:00:31

We hear from Alvin Andrew, founder of FUBIZO. We'll delve into how FUBIZO addresses the diverse needs of the food and beverage industry through innovative product development. We’ll look at his...

The Downfall of FTX - A Blessing For Crypto Custodian CoKeeps? from 2023-12-07T10:00:55

In the aftermath of the FTX collapse in late 2022, the crypto landscape isn’t as sexy and appealing as it used to be, now playing second fiddle to Generative AI and Chat GPT, however that doesn’...

A Remedi To Paper Medical Records from 2023-12-06T10:00:45

Paper-based record-keeping at medical facilities is not only antiquated, it also compromises the quality and continuity of care. Remedi aims to remedy the problem by providing simple and cost-ef...

The Rise of Robotic Process Automation in Malaysia from 2023-12-05T10:00:03

Hew Wee Choong of Cyclone Robotics joins us to delve into the expanding world of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Malaysia. We'll discuss the surge in RPA adoption among Malaysian businesses,...

Dewakan: From University Experiment To 2 Starred Michelin Restaurant from 2023-12-04T10:00:33

In November, local upscale restaurant Dewakan picked up a second Michelin Star at the second edition of the Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang, making it the first two-Michelin starred rest...

HappyPreggie - Tapping The Rising Healthcare Demands Of New Parents from 2023-11-30T10:00:34

There are an estimated 500,000 newborns in Malaysia every year generating RM3.3 billion in maternity-related spending. Aiming for a slice of that market, Happy Preggie began with the mission of ...

Is Fast Growing Qwork The Answer To Your Business’ Manpower Needs? from 2023-11-29T10:00:51

Homegrown job solutions platform Qwork recently announced an investment from Artem Ventures that will power its growth into more industries that are prime to tap into the utilization of gig work...

SweatSpa’s Move Into Franchising, Marketing Strategies, And Long Term Plans from 2023-11-27T10:00

Sweatspa is a wellness spa whose journey started 9 years ago. Now, Sweatspa has 5 outlets with its most recent outlet in Bukit Jalil opening just a few months ago. In a bid to grow this much big...

Pilgrim’s Focus on Brand Building, Path to $70 Million in Revenue, And IPO Ambitions from 2023-11-22T10:00:38

Pilgrim is an Indian-based, all natural, vegan, direct-to-consumer (D2C) skincare startup brand that has caught the attention of some prominent investors. Just two months ago, Vertex Ventures, F...

WeTix - Revolutionising Entertainment Ticketing in Malaysia from 2023-11-21T10:00:44

We're joined by Lim Kar Aik, Group CEO of Revenue Monster Group, to discuss the journey of WeTix, Malaysia's leading ticket aggregator. We explore their innovative partnerships with cinema chain...

The Business of Early Childhood Education from 2023-11-20T10:00:32

In line with World Children’s Day, we’re taking a focus at a key part of a child’s life - education, more specifically the business of children’s education.

Managing a portfolio of ...

Une Olive’s 7-Figure Malaysian Business, Ecommerce Focus, And Innature Aspirations from 2023-11-17T10:00:44

The beauty and personal care industry in Malaysia is big business - garnering a revenue of around $2.68 billion in 2022 based on Statista data. With so many beauty companies vying for the top sp...

Patrick Wong On 20 Years In The Wet Wipes Business, Managing Margins, and Aspirations Ahead from 2023-11-16T10:00:11

While we often pay attention to the hot and sexy tech startups of the world or the big established name brands and their shelves of products that we use on a daily basis, it’s important to remem...

Empowering Entrepreneurs: The E3 Hubs Story from 2023-11-15T10:00:04

Today, we’re in conversation with Professor Andrew Wong, CEO of E3 Hubs Sdn. Bhd, a man with over a quarter of a century in entrepreneurship, and an advocate for the development of and nurturing...

Surviving And Enjoying 30 Years In The Restaurant Business from 2023-11-14T10:00:34

The F&B business is tough, whether here in Malaysia or abroad. There’s always a constant churn of old restaurants closing down and new ones taking their place. That said, there are those tha...

Mojomore - Turning Metal Scrap Into A 7-Figure Online Furniture Business from 2023-11-10T10:00:35

Online shopping is such a convenience. You can buy food and groceries on Grab, buy diapers on Lazada, and shop for clothes from your favourite fashion brands, but does this consumer behaviour ex...

Carrots&Cake - Protecting Kids From Silicon Valley’s Persuasive Design and Dopamine Highs from 2023-11-09T10:00:40

No matter how good a learning app is, it will struggle to compete against Roblox and YouTube Kids.

In today's digital era, children have increasingly easy access to a wide array of ...

Parenting Platform Nuren Group’s 10 Year Journey, SuperApp, and NASDAQ IPO Plans from 2023-11-08T10:00:51

Today on the show, we speak with a founder that has been trying to guide and support mothers and parents since 2013 through her parenting platform - Nuren Group, which includes websites such as ...

Soaring Heights: Asia's First Vertical Drone Race from 2023-11-07T10:00:26

Malaysia is not just joining the global drone racing scene—it's taking it vertical. YY Choy and Johnson Yap are at the forefront of this innovative twist, hosting Asia's inaugural vertical drone...

Nebula: Taking Cloud Gaming to the Next Level from 2023-11-06T10:00:33

Nebula is a cloud gaming platform founded locally in Malaysia and they’re like Netflix for gaming. With Nebula, gamers can start playing all the latest games from their smartphone, tablet and ol...

Tackling Food Waste Through Tech and Consulting from 2023-11-02T10:00:53

LightBlue Consulting is a UN-awarded organisation specialised in food waste prevention in over 20 countries. With key partnerships across hotels, restaurants, and international organisations, th...

From Aliments to HUBBO POS from 2023-10-30T10:00:14

HUBBO POS is pivoting to aid local eateries in implementing data-informed digital processes and expanding sales avenues, leveraging Grab's robust regional frameworks beyond just managing food or...

$7.5 Billion Unicorn Razorpay’s Acquisition Spree, SEA Expansion, and Road to IPO from 2023-10-27T10:00:25

Yesterday, India-based fintech unicorn Razorpay deepened its presence in the Malaysian market by becoming the first new member of PayNet since 2019, through its Malaysian-based unit Curlec by Ra...

Redefining Everyday Adventures from 2023-10-26T10:00:20

YouApp, developed by entrepreneur Douglas Gan, is a straightforward solution for anyone seeking out unique local experiences. Targeting the untapped Malaysian market, this platform offers a cura...

Involve Asia’s 150% Annualized Growth From Cradle to Pre-IPO Profitability from 2023-10-25T10:00:07

In August, Involve Asia was named alongside 5 other Malaysian tech companies like drone-player Aerodyne, B2B wholesale platform Lapasar, and insurtech firm PolicyStreet, as Forbes Asia 100 to Wa...

FastCo’s Management-led Buyout, Series A $7.5 Million Funding, And Push into Malaysia from 2023-10-23T10:00:15

With Malaysia's gig economy growing to an estimated 30% of the workforce, various job platforms have emerged to meet the demand. Singapore-based FastCo is one such platform. After launching Fast...

Ouch! - Tackling The Pain Points of the Takaful Industry from 2023-10-20T10:00:06

Insurtech platform Ouch! started as a distribution platform for insurance products such as medical, motor, home, travel, and life, but has now moved away from that, atleast for now.

Suppo...

Fostering Financial Evolution from 2023-10-19T10:00:54

Manoj Menon from Twimbit will be discussing the transformative power of open finance in Malaysia. We’ll discuss the necessity of a secure, standardised framework to foster innovation and ensure...

Novelship’s Snoop Dogg Partnership, $9.5 million Series B Deployment, and Fashion Brand Plans from 2023-10-18T10:00:39

What do Snoop Dogg, venture capital, and sneakers have in common? The answer – Asia's fastest-growing sneaker trading platform Novelship.

Last month, the Singapore-based online stre...

Alta - Allowing Pre-IPO Investments Into Companies Like Grab, SpaceX, And More from 2023-10-17T10:00:48

Ever wish that you could invest in unlisted tech companies such as Open AI, Stripe, and SpaceX before they hit public markets and peak valuations? Well for some, Singapore-based marketplace for ...

SAPOTing Mental Health Digitally from 2023-10-16T10:00:14

Globally, mental health concerns are becoming increasingly prevalent. Recent data from the United Nations has highlighted that nearly a billion individuals are grappling with some form of mental...

Marketplace Direct Lending’s Move Into Embedded Financing from 2023-10-13T10:00:41

Direct Lending started in 2016 as a digital lending marketplace platform, enabling borrowers to find, apply and receive financing that best suits them safely and affordably. There are currently ...

Crafting Sustainability: A Dialogue With A Designer from 2023-10-12T10:00:04

We speak with Julian Koh, co-founder of Commune Lifestyle, to discuss the intersection of design, craftsmanship, and sustainability. Julian, having grown up around furniture factories and furthe...

Wealthtech Versa Asia’s Origins and Public Mutual Sized Ambitions from 2023-10-11T10:00:40

Versa is a fintech startup focused on digital distribution and curation of investment products that works with AHAM Capital. The aim - to provide its users with access to savings and investment ...

Sokong by Malaysiakini - When Social Media Meets Crowdfunding For Causes from 2023-10-10T10:00

In August this year, Malaysiakini launched Sokong, a digital platform to help nonprofits and non-governmental organisations raise funds as well as channel donations to those in need.

Artistic Healing: A Journey of Self-Discovery from 2023-10-09T10:00:37

In line with World Mental Health Awareness Week, we look into the realm of self-healing through art with MyWIPHealing. They are a budding social enterprise dedicated to mental health education a...

CapBay’s Journey From Financing RM6,000 to RM2.5 Billion from 2023-10-06T10:00:54

Financing makes the business world go round, but unfortunately access to financing has been as wide as we might like for a variety of reasons, including the ways banks use data to assess the ris...

Digitally Bridging Businesses and Customers from 2023-10-05T10:00:15

We explore the digital communication frontier with CiMS Tech, the company behind Malaysia's first Omnichannel Cloud Messaging Platform. The platform connects Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises...

Acxyn - Helping Gaming Studios Better Monetise Intellectual Property from 2023-10-04T10:00:07

Before Generative AI and ChatGPT was the talk of the town, there was web3. Although the budding industry has taken a hit since the fall of FTX and other key players in the space, the industry is...

Origo Eco: Turning Farm Waste Into Straws, Shipping Pallets, and More from 2023-10-03T10:00:43

In a world where sustainability and environmental consciousness are becoming increasingly more important to consumers, Origo Eco initially stepped into the market to solve one particular problem...

Sustainability Meets Innovation: Pioneering a Greener Corporate Future from 2023-10-02T10:00:41

We’ll be taking a look into the realms of sustainability and innovation with insights from CarbonWorks and CarbonGPT. CarbonWorks is at the forefront of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ES...

Lizard Global - An Alternative For a CTO or Technical Co-Founder? from 2023-09-29T10:00:25

Today it seems like no matter what business you’re building or running, you need some form of digital presence that goes beyond social media. Whether it’s a website or a mobile app, building and...

Saving The ERTH While Building a Profitable Business from 2023-09-27T10:00:05

What do you do once you’re done with your current smartphone? What about your TV or laptop?

Since 2010, Statista data shows that the volume of e-waste generated globally has been st...

Building Whitman, Staying Relevant, and Listing Plans from 2023-09-26T10:00:03

The financial planning industry has grown considerably over the last few years. Between 2015 and 2022, the number of financial planning firms increased by 42 per cent, from 31 to 44 firms as at ...

VR, AR, XR&SMEs? from 2023-09-25T10:30:50

In the dynamic landscape of technology, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Extended Reality (XR) are emerging as revolutionary forces, reshaping the way businesses operate and com...

Unicorn Carro Is IPO-Ready, Improving Profitability, and Still Fundraising from 2023-09-22T10:00:18

Having recently announced a historical best of US$11 million in EBITDA for the first quarter of FY2024, we speak to Carro’s CFO Ernest Chew about profit and revenue targets ahead, how their diff...

Pioneering Malaysia's Short-Term Rental Revolution from 2023-09-21T10:00:45

COBNB stands at the forefront of Malaysia's burgeoning short-term rental sector, offering a comprehensive suite of services that cater to property owners and travelers alike. From Kuala Lumpur'...

Ulalive - From Live-Streaming Ecommerce Solution To Virtual Meeting Replacement from 2023-09-20T10:00:14

Ulalive wants to change the way businesses and individuals communicate and collaborate, addressing the evolving needs of modern remote teams. The platform calls itself a virtual meeting replacem...

Deemples - When Agoda Meets Tinder For Golfers from 2023-09-19T10:00:37

Golfing startup Deemples wants to help people more easily find golf buddies and organise games at preferred locations and time slots. Founded in 2017, it has raised around RM2.5 million so far t...

Sarawak's Heritage Gem: The Ranee from 2023-09-15T10:00:09

Nestled in Kuching, The Ranee of Sarawak is a beacon of Malaysia's rich heritage. Founded by Rosemarie Wong, who studied at Central St.Martins and Chelsea College of Art & Design, The Ranee ...

Pioneering Inclusive Employment for All from 2023-09-14T10:00:13

Enoku, formerly known as Enable OKU, is a social enterprise focused on bridging employment gaps between Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and employers. They advocate for a diverse work environme...

SEDANIA Innovator’s RM1 Billion Aspiration from 2023-09-13T10:00:16

SEDANIA Innovator started out as IDOTTV back in 2004. Back then the focus was to develop media content which was in line with the Founders experience, but instead they ventured into telcotech, a...

What’s Next For Homegrown Flexi Storage After Majority-Stake Acquisition? from 2023-09-12T10:00:52

Founded in 2015, Flexi Storage was established to provide hassle-free and flexible self-storage service for homes and businesses here in Malaysia. Founded by Desmond How and Alex Lee, this start...

Banana Bliss: Wownana's Vegan Bakery Evolution from 2023-09-11T10:00:38

Wownana Bakehouse is a unique bakery that specialises in vegan pastries, offering a range of products that are 100% dairy-free and egg-free.

Situated in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, the...

Building a Family Support Ecosystem: The KiddoCare Vision from 2023-09-08T10:00:02

In an era of dual-income households, the demand for reliable childcare solutions is at an all-time high. Enter KiddoCare, launched in 2018, a pioneering platform connecting parents with trained ...

PNB-Backed Raiz Malaysia’s RM50 Million AUM, PNB Synergies, and Expanding Beyond ASNB Funds from 2023-09-05T10:00:05

Digital Investment Managers, or roboadvisors as they’re more commonly known as, have been touted as a way to improve accessibility to investment products by going digital and lowering associated...

Zero Waste Shop-On-Wheels In Your Neighbourhood from 2023-09-04T10:00:35

As Malaysia’s land for waste disposal is limited and the existing landfills are rapidly reaching their capacity, it is imperative that every individual do their part to reduce, reuse and recycle...

RecruitFirst - When Tinder Meets HRTech from 2023-09-01T10:00:28

RecruitFirst is a HRTech company that aims to play corporate Tinder by matching companies with jobseekers to fulfil a company’s talent needs. Backed by Singapore Exchange listed recruitment and ...

SpaceIn - Using Tiny Satellites To Connect Businesses in Rural Areas from 2023-08-29T10:00:37

SpaceIn wants to spearhead the space exploration activity in Malaysia. Previously, a company owned by a group of Postgraduate Students in the USM Space System Lab (USSL), SpaceIn started with a ...

From Searching to Furnishing, Nextsix Wants To Be Home For All Property Needs from 2023-08-25T10:00:46

Buying or renting property can be a tedious process, from finding something within your budget and physically locating the property, to finding the right agent or platform to work with and wadin...

Reviving House Calls: Malaysia's Digital Health Revolution with DOC2HOME from 2023-08-24T10:00:04

DOC2HOME is a Malaysian digital health platform offering personalized home-based healthcare, reviving the tradition of 'house calls'. As a subsidiary of DOC2US, it leverages advanced technology ...

Luno’s 10 Year Journey, Role in Crypto, and IPO Appetite from 2023-08-23T10:00:25

In the last few years we’ve seen Bitcoin go to the moon, and then come back down to Earth. That said, it is still up over 340% over the last 5 years and has climbed around 60-70% year to date, s...

Empowering Tomorrow's Farmers: Harnessing AI to Revolutionise Food Security from 2023-08-21T10:00:46

Chin Jia Zhuang, De Lettuce B.E.A.R.

The $12 Billion Unicorn That’s Simplifying Access to Global Talent from 2023-08-18T10:00:06

Between hybrid work arrangements, talent acquisition and employee turnover, managing talent in business is getting increasingly more challenging and complicated. In a bid to expand access to tal...

Qashier - Building a SuperApp For Merchants and SMEs from 2023-08-16T10:00:34

The proliferation of payment options has been great for consumer choice, but has made accepting payments more complex for SMEs. Qashier is a Fintech startup that is trying to address this by con...

How Hong Kong’s WeLab Will Break into Southeast Asia’s Digital Banking Scene from 2023-08-15T10:00:29

Digital Banking is something that’s being keenly watched in the Southeast Asia region. We’ve seen 4 digibanks start up in Singapore, and here in Malaysia we’re expecting a few to open their door...

Clearing the Air: Sterra's Journey to Fresh Innovations from 2023-08-14T10:00:57

After an exhaustive day, battling humidity and pollutants, the last thing you want is to come home to stifling air. We speak with Chris Lim and Strife Lim, the duo behind Sterra, an air and wate...

Charting the Automotive Landscape in Terengganu from 2023-08-11T10:00:48

Ahead of the upcoming state elections happening tomorrow, Open For Business takes a slight detour to the East Coast, specifically Terengganu, to speak to Indah Sari Otomobil, a car retailer that...

Driving Change: Unlocking the Future of Shared Mobility from 2023-08-10T10:00:24

Amid growing concerns about traffic congestion, inefficient use of private vehicles, and a rising demand for convenient and affordable transport options, TREVO offers a compelling solution. Lear...

How Halal Street UK is Selling Malaysian Food in the UK from 2023-08-09T10:00:13

You can take the Malaysian out of Malaysia, but you can’t take Malaysia out of the Malaysian. Home or abroad, you can be sure that it’s only a matter of time before Malaysians succumb to their c...

From dmingthing to Blankslate - Turning A YouTube Channel Into A Scalable Business from 2023-08-08T10:00:31

Once upon a time, there was a final year university student who wasn’t too happy about the parking situation at his campus. So he took to YouTube, created his own channel, and uploaded a video a...

Redefining Intelligence from 2023-08-07T10:00:13

We hear from Keith Khor, the founder of Intelligent Consultancy, a firm dedicated to helping with financial literacy in Malaysia. Having navigated an unconventional path to success, Keith now le...

Would You Buy ‘Near To Expiry’ Food If Heavily Discounted? from 2023-08-04T10:00:45

If a box of cereal is expiring next month, would you buy it? What if I told you it was 40% off? Now would you buy it? If you answered yes, then you’re going to want to stick around.

Revolutionising Breakfast Habits from 2023-08-03T10:00:51

Remember that old saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? Well turns out, scientifically it is even more true than we thought. Reports have indicated that your breakfast choice...

Backed by Razorpay, Curlec Goes Beyond Recurring Payments from 2023-08-02T10:00:58

Between the accelerated digitalization from the pandemic, the continued growth and evolution of e-commerce, and government pushes for cashless payments, digital payments have boomed. And while e...

Cashku - Aiming to Make Financial Planning More Accessible and Affordable from 2023-08-01T10:00:25

A month ago, EPF CEO Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said that as of May 2023 only 18% of total members met the basic savings by age, which will enable them to have at least RM1,000 a month over a...

Turning Stigma into Success from 2023-07-27T10:00:14

Rebecca and Jared Chuah's Nateskin, born out of grooming challenges, established itself as a trusted provider of simple, sustainable, and inclusive solutions. Nateskin's commitment to design exc...

How A Saharan Ant Inspired Radiative Paint Is Helping Cool Down The Planet from 2023-07-26T10:50:22

Did you know that Saharan ants inspired the development of an electricity-free cooling technology?

Tapping on scientific research findings of their supervisor, Dr Edwin Tso Chi-yan ...

Are Tesla and Gentari Threats to Malaysian EV Charger Maker Powered by RISE? from 2023-07-25T10:00:51

The Electric Vehicle (EV) space has been heating up here in Malaysia. Last year we saw some 2,631 EVs sold in Malaysia through official distribution channels last year, representing a 860% gain ...

Creating Permanent Memories from 2023-07-24T10:00:26

Founded in 2020, Creative Factory combines traditional drawing with digital technology, and introduced the first digital oil-painting service in Malaysia. They transform special memories into un...

Will Tesla’s Entry Hamper or Boost Petronas-Backed Gentari’s EV Ecosystem Ambitions from 2023-07-21T10:00:17

The Electric Vehicle space in Malaysia got big news yesterday with Tesla formally announcing its strategic expansion into the Malaysian market, and they’re not just here to sell cars, they’re lo...

Healthcare, Not Sick-Care from 2023-07-20T10:00:02

DrPrevents is a provider of preventive healthcare services in the Klang Valley area. With 24-hour operating medical clinics and a dedicated team of doctors and clinic assistants, DrPrevents offe...

Is Big Data The Answer To Malaysia’s Property Oversupply Problem and Inefficient Town Planning? from 2023-07-18T10:00:36

Although getting better in recent times, Malaysia still has a property oversupply problem, but could big data and AI be the solution? Or atleast help make sure this doesn’t continue to be a prob...

Mowgli Venture from 2023-07-17T10:00:11

Mowgli Venture brings to life adventures straight out of a story book. They seek to provide once-in-a-lifetime trips through raw adventures while challenging travellers out of their comfort zone...

Feeding Malaysia: Supply Chains and Food Security from 2023-07-13T10:00:16

Despite being a major food exporter, Malaysia relies on imports for certain items like rice, dairy, wheat, barley, and selected fruits and vegetables. This is due to a production-consumption gap...

RPG Commerce - The Startup Behind Montigo, Thousand Miles, Bottoms Lab, and Cosmic Cookware from 2023-07-12T10:00:21

What do consumer brands such as Thousand Miles, Bottoms Lab, Montigo, and Cosmic Cookware have in common? They were all built by the same Malaysian startup – RPG Commerce.

RPG Comme...

Superdough - Helping You Feel Like Tom Cruise In Mission Impossible With Immersive Physical Experiences from 2023-07-11T10:00:34

Media and entertainment is all about capturing and retaining your attention, and digital content and technology has been incredibly successful in capturing your eyes, ears, and time. That said, ...

Unearthing Tech Treasures from 2023-07-10T10:00:16

Tin Men Capital is on a mission to unlock the potential of B2B tech startups within Southeast Asia, focusing on markets where industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and sustainability ar...

Family Owned King Living’s Past, Present&Future from 2023-07-07T10:00

Founded by mother-son pairing Gwen and David, King Living had its humble start at Paddy’s Markets in Sydney over 40 years ago.

Today, with its steel construction and modular sofa de...

Cidekick - Matching Much Needed Gig Workers with Businesses from 2023-07-05T10:00:37

There’s no running away from it, gig work is becoming a bigger part of the labour market, and gigwork isn’t just ride hailing or food delivery, it can encompass freelancers, project-based worker...

Using Disney and Pokémon IP to Help Businesses Drive Sales and Improve Customer Retention from 2023-07-04T10:00:17

Promo Partners is a company that specialises in redemption programs and licensed character promotions that has access to intellectual property from Disney, Pokemon, Universal Studios, Warner Bro...

AI Pioneer Boosts Efficiency and Eco-impact in SEA from 2023-07-03T10:00:41

Itxotic, a Malaysian visual AI startup. Currently in its market penetration stage, Itxotic has secured a significant contract with a key player in the oil and gas industry, despite fierce compet...

Using Tech to Strike a Balance Between Tenants and Landlords from 2023-06-30T10:00:37

There’s a key issue that many tenants or potential renters face when they’re looking to rent a property - that’s the initial cash deposit that can significantly impact a renter’s liquidity posit...

CreateWills - Making Will Writing Easier, Cheaper and More Accessible from 2023-06-28T10:00:52

80% of Malaysians don’t have valid wills and there’s more than RM90 billion worth of unclaimed assets nationwide. That’s what the President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Planners (MIEP) s...

Malaysians Wouldn’t Pay, So INTRIX Took Its Tech and Ventured Abroad from 2023-06-27T10:00:10

Usually what you’d see a business do is build itself up in its home country before venturing overseas, but that’s not what the engineers at INTRIX Group did.

INTRIX began as an R&am...

From Pathologist to Technopreneur from 2023-06-26T10:00:19

Prepare to dive into an intriguing quest of self-discovery — not of personality, but the secrets encoded in your DNA, the key to your past, present, and future.

Dr. Rachna Kairon, ...

Making Music Education Lively Again from 2023-06-23T10:00:52

According to the Institute for the Future of Education, music education has become instrumental in students’ wellbeing because of the pandemic. Music education was introduced as a regular subjec...

From Waste to Grace from 2023-06-22T10:00:21

The World Economic Forum reports that 400 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated annually. Current recycling efforts are ineffective due to cost and energy-intensive processes. Pamarai, a ...

Uni Enrol - Making It Easier For Students to Pay For University from 2023-06-21T10:00:50

SPM results came out around 2 weeks ago and now over 400,000 students need to look ahead and make decisions that will set up the next phase of their lives - young adulthood. A key step for many ...

IMM Carehub - Helping Malaysians Age with Grace? from 2023-06-20T10:00:27

Malaysia is on its way to becoming a “super-aged society”, by 2056, which is defined by having over 20% of the population above the age of 65. The number was around 7% in 2020. This highlights t...

Subsidise Your Groceries at Kedai Runcits By Recycling from 2023-06-19T10:00:15

Starting off as an app that wants to help homes with purchasing LPG cylinder cooking gas during the pandemic, Suthan Mookaiah soon rebranded the business to EDAR.com. EDAR is an umbrella of thre...

Has Technology Taken Over Conventional Stationery? from 2023-06-16T10:00:11

The world is getting busier and technology is here to help us to “do more” - our work and personal letters are all now managed with digital tools. So is traditional pen and paper stationery stil...

Reinventing Optical Shopping from 2023-06-15T10:00:14

Having witnessed firsthand the hassles of traditional eyewear shopping, Daniel Lim decided to revolutionise the process. He founded AIRVIZIO, an artificial intelligence (AI) tech company, which ...

How Buying Growth in SEA Boosts Indian Startup BetterPlace’s Global Ambitions from 2023-06-14T10:00:37

In April, India-based Software-as-a-Service and workforce management platform BetterPlace acquired TROOPERS, a Malaysian firm that specializes in part-time staffing and recruitment services, in ...

Bizsu - Trying to Cool Down the Planet and Electricity Bills from 2023-06-13T10:00:44

Under its MyStartup Hub (MSH) programme, the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) has been trying to recruit global innovators to establish business hubs in Mala...

Washing Up the Laundrette Industry from 2023-06-12T10:00:24

Is doing laundry at a laundrette becoming a trend here in Malaysia?

We hear from Nini Tan, Co-Founder of Dobi Queen, a laundrette that has been providing wash, dry and fold service...

Gyoza For Life from 2022-04-21T10:00:25

Gyoza For Life offers Innovative and Premium quality handmade Gyozas (also known as Dumplings). They take something that's been traditionally done for thousands of years and they spin it with th...

ResQ To The Rescue from 2022-04-20T10:00:02

In times of crisis, it can be terrifying to have to wait for minutes or even hours on end for assistance; when it comes to emergency situations, efficient and effective service is the goal. Syar...

Work Hard, Play Hard, Sleep Hard. from 2022-04-18T10:00:29

Sleep wellness engineering startup Girafthepillow spent 17 years of research and development to create a pillow that will supposedly help enhance your sleep, posture and much more. We speak to e...

Food Market Hub from 2022-04-15T10:00:33

Food Market Hub is an end-to-end procurement management platform that automates all back-end operations for F&B businesses. It is currently building towards the future of F&B by enabling...

Growing Local Digital Economies from 2022-04-14T10:00:11

Malaysia has been leading the Islamic digital economy for 8 years driven by a strong Shariah-compliant finance ecosystem and creative initiatives. However, to keep pace with global innovations, ...

The hygr Hype from 2022-04-13T10:00:34

There’s an old stereotype regarding Asian families where their progeny are pressured into being doctors, engineers, or lawyers; but as the pandemic raged on, many took to the risky business of e...

Wah! It’s Wa Sushi! from 2022-04-12T10:00:02

Wa Sushi is an F&B Ecommerce company, building “Quality Food-Made For Delivery” as they sell quality Japanese cuisine. They are the new boys in the cloud kitchen industry and also one of the...

Personalised, Clean Cosmetics from 2022-04-11T10:00:08

Lips Carpenter is a clean, sustainable, personalised beauty brand founded in Malaysia back in 2018. Their flagship product is a range of handcrafted custom-made lipstick, which allow customers t...

Composing The Future from 2022-04-08T10:00:59

Midwest Composites design and manufacture Advanced Composites and Biobased Composites for customers that want to use futuristic materials in their products and these include Aerospace, Mass Tran...

How To BeWell from 2022-04-07T10:00:11

BeWell by Shirly offers programmes that are designed to help participants improve their overall wellness through the consumption of proper nutrition and developing a deeper understanding of thei...

A Career In Cakes from 2022-04-06T10:00:18

Many people during the pandemic took their day to day hobbies and monetised them into either side hustles or full fledged businesses, but of course that wasn’t purely pandemic-driven. In fact, w...

Jazzing Up With Robotics from 2022-04-05T10:00:44

Jazro is a robotics education company which aims to develop Digital Talents in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematic (STEM) education fields with specially curated content for studen...

The Business of Futsal from 2022-04-04T10:00:51

Kuala Lumpur City FC is leading the pack when it comes to independent futsal teams moving away from dependency of state funds. They run the club like a business, and recently even introduced pay...

The Kumo Combo from 2022-04-01T10:00:44

Kumo develops SaaS solutions for SMEs in the beauty and medical aesthetics industry. Under their umbrella of products they have developed Aoikumo and Kumodent. Aoikumo serves the beauty, wellnes...

A Plant-Based Lifestyle For Plants? from 2022-03-31T10:00:35

If you bought yourself a bunch of houseplants during the pandemic, you were far from alone. Many Malaysians exercised their green thumbs during the lockdown and even helped to keep some nurserie...

Spicy Snacks, Spicier Marketing from 2022-03-30T10:00:32

What if you took the feelings of indulgence, sensation, and pleasure that we associated with snacks and married them to the classic marketing adage that sex, indeed, sells? Ho Yeou Shen, founder...

Know Thy Customer Better from 2022-03-29T10:00:22

Howuku is an online platform that offers an all-in-one web optimisation and analytics solution. They provide a set of easy to use UX testing tools to help you visually understand your visitors s...

Unlimited Creative Designs, Without The Headaches from 2022-03-28T10:00:40

The creative design space is ripe for change. Outsourcing graphic designs no longer have to be costly and time-consuming, and the guys behind creative service startup Brandripe have perfected th...

More to Spare from 2022-03-25T10:00:41

SpareXHub provides an e-commerce marketplace for genuine auto spare parts. They believe “Every Part Has A Car” and this marketplace brings together automotive stockists, independent workshops an...

Leading A Plant-Based Revolution from 2022-03-24T10:00:49

What was considered a dietary fad is now a global movement growing at a fast pace. In the last ten years, we have seen global numbers of vegan options multiply by more than seven times, especial...

The Online Learning Boom from 2022-03-23T10:00:02

With the boom in virtual and remote lessons, it’s difficult to remember that there was a time not long ago that taking online classes was a strange concept, often met with scepticism. Ng Ying Ch...

Trash to Treasure from 2022-03-22T10:00:34

ResourceCo Asia is an industry player in waste recycling and waste management in Malaysia and Asia. It is a pioneer in the region for converting commercial and industrial waste into alternative ...

A Seamless Linen Management Experience from 2022-03-21T10:00:08

Intelino Sdn Bhd are revolutionising the way the hotels and hospitals manage their linen. Powered by IoT, RFID and other cutting-edge tech, their cloud-based Linen Management System addresses so...

Modern Learning from 2022-03-18T10:00:34

Guruinovatif is a platform that provides complete online resources for Teachers' Professional Development. An initiative started by Dr. Zulfikar Alimuddin out in Indonesia to help teachers adapt...

No Employee&No Package Left Behind from 2022-03-17T10:00:51

Pgeon, a last mile delivery service, has recently introduced Pgeon Care+, an insurance programme catering to their part time delivery drivers. They are the first delivery service company in Mala...

Don’t Sweat It! from 2022-03-16T10:00:20

The beauty and skincare industry has found a deep anchor in the ideas of self-care and clean beauty. But what defines a beauty product that is legitimately “clean” or “all-natural”? What are the...

Founding Fitness from 2022-03-15T10:00:18

Hav.Life is a platform that rewards steps to fitness, an app that can be found on the Google Play Store. A member...

The World’s Highest-Rated Parenting App from 2022-03-14T10:00:24

The Parent Inc., formerly known as Tickled Media, is a tech company that aims to help 100 million parents have healthy pregnancies, and raise healthy families. They do this via the Asian parent ...

Sprouting Hope from 2022-03-11T10:00:06

Tumboh is a social enterprise that produces plant-based products which started less than a year ago aims to find a sustainable way to constantly give back to the underprivileged community. ...

Co-Working To Infinity from 2022-03-10T10:00:31

INFINITY8’s story began in 2017, with a 1400 sq ft first floor lot and just 4 coworkers - but with a bursting passion for community building. Since setting up their first coworking space, INFIN...

Stickerrific Still Sticking Around from 2022-03-09T10:00:49

With the rise of technology over the years, it feels like putting pen to paper is almost a lost art. But with their eighth year in the business, it’s clear that Stickerrific, a stationery and ar...

What It Takes To Have It All from 2022-03-08T10:00:07

In conjunction with International Women’s Day this year, we speak with entrepreneur, instructor and fulltime mom Michelle Ho on what it takes to find success in all areas of life.

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What’s A Business Influencer? from 2022-03-07T10:00:36

How do you stand out in a crowded marketplace, whether you’re a business or an individual? Co-founders of PopCon, Yandaro Al Amien and Nina Sharil Khan “pop confusions” and tell us how to make m...

Say Cheese! from 2022-03-04T10:00:24

L Dairy is a dairy product company that specialises in producing dairy products, mostly cheese. They produce not just any cheese, but cheese made of local buffalo milk. We speak to the co-founde...

Soles For The Soul from 2022-03-03T10:00:36

What does it take to sell shoes to millions of people in a market that is already saturated with footwear brands? Since its humble beginnings in Wangsa Maju over 2 decades ago, XES Shoes now has...

Achieving Entrepreneurial Grate-ness from 2022-03-02T10:00:50

One of the many cheese platter companies in Malaysia, Cheese Platter KL, launched in December 2020 with only RM1000 as capital and now have been acknowledged as one of the best cheese platters i...

Beyond Fashion from 2022-03-01T10:00:02

American born Malaysian dubbed a controversial designer Anuar Faizal, discusses his foray into fashion from accounting - and his role as National Director of Miss Charm Malaysia.

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The First Step To A Smart Warehouse from 2022-02-28T10:00:51

Time and Money. A Warehouse Management System (WMS) can literally save you this, plus increase employee productivity and optimise workflow. So why are business owners still apprehensive about in...

Tech for Mothers from 2022-02-25T10:00:40

Nuren Group is a content, community, and commerce platform comprising several websites that follow women from getting married to entering motherhood. Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Petri...

Wholesome Home-Cooked Meals from 2022-02-24T10:00:15

Hawkr is a micro kitchen and home-food-focused delivery platform and business solution. Founded in 2020, Hawkr specialises in empowering budding home cooks to successfully set up and grow their ...

Letting The Environment Breathe Easier from 2022-02-23T10:00:25

Waste has become a massive issue during the pandemic, with the usage of disposable materials skyrocketing. Vince Koay and MC Leong, co-founders of AiruFlo, are determined to combat the issue by ...

Jom, Let’s Get Fit from 2022-02-22T10:00:29

The physical activity market is booming with an estimated value of USD12.9 billion across the region, particularly in a post-pandemic era with fitness activities getting back into full swing. Lo...

Redefining The Last-Mile Delivery Experience from 2022-02-21T10:00:40

One-stop collaborative logistics provider Pickupp Malaysia is forging ahead in its efforts to transform the logistics landscape in Malaysia through technology. Since its foray into Malaysia a fe...

Mandarin Made Easy from 2022-02-18T10:00:45

Founded in 2018 by Shah Farid Rashid, Fasih Mandarin is a Certified Language Center established with one goal in mind: to help people with no prior foundation in Mandarin master the language thr...

Next Gen from 2022-02-17T10:00:09

It’s hard to dismiss the fact that plant-based diets are on the increase worldwide. Next Gen is a Singapore based company behind the TiNDLE product. TiNDLE is Chicken made from plants and can, a...

Fabulous Family Friendly Fashion from 2022-02-16T10:00:55

For festive seasons, it can be nice for the entire family to look like a cohesive unit and for everyone to have their best feet forward; but how do you accommodate comfortable, stylish, and brig...

When Tech Meets The Elderly from 2022-02-15T10:00:07

1 out of 12 Malaysians is an older person, and the numbers of older persons are likely to increase to 11% of the Malaysian population, at 3.3 million people by 2020.  Between 2020 and 2046,...

Tipping The SKALE Towards In-Store Sales from 2022-02-14T10:00:27

Launched in 2018, SKALE offers customizable solutions for large corporations and a self-service platform for SMEs, designed to drive shoppers to physical stores, triggering sales conversion and ...

Going Green With eJau from 2022-02-11T10:00:28

Gaia Plas was established in 2006 as a plastic manufacturer and the one-stop packaging solution provider. Trained as a secretary and with her first job as a loan officer with a bank, Norsharina ...

The Suci Cup from 2022-02-10T10:00:24

Just over a year ago we spoke with Izzati and Faizah as they set out on their business venture, Refill Houz. Fast forward a year, and they've pivoted into another product that is inline with the...

The Jollibee Is Back from 2022-02-09T10:00:55

Malaysians know full well what it’s like to be proud of our food, but we’re not the only country in the Southeast Asian region to carry that pride. Our cohorts in the Philippines, for example, h...

Taking Renewable Energy To The Next Stage from 2022-02-08T10:00:13

Hasilwan was established in 1989 to provide integration specialisation solutions alongside their partners. Their strategic partnerships are evident through their track-record as system integrato...

A New Light in the Medical Supplies Market from 2022-02-07T10:00:19

From thermometers and latex gloves to dental instruments and medical consumables, Lumiere32 is on a mission to supply world-class dental and medical products using best-of-breed technological in...

Leading The Pack from 2022-02-04T10:00:04

Since taking over the reins in 2015, Ooi Lay Pheng has transformed Berjayapak from a traditional family business supplying wood pallets into an integrated industrial packaging solutions company,...

Rumah-i from 2022-02-03T10:00:11

Rumah-i provide integrated property management expertise across all areas of real estate and at every stage of the property rental cycle. With a simple vision – to be the best forward-thinking p...

Luxury Laundry from 2022-01-31T10:00:58

Sanren Journey is an artisanal laundry brand hailing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 2020, the brand is dedicated to elevating and improving everyday life through crafted laundry product...

Another Malaysian Unicorn? from 2022-01-28T10:00:33

ATX (M) SDN BHD is a MSC status company specialising in the IT, Telecommunication and Services industry in Malaysia. Recognised as a top 50 rising startup in South East Asia, ATX provides e-wall...

Changing the Athleisure Game from 2022-01-27T10:00:45

On a mission to transform Malaysia’s fitness ecosystem, local fitness entrepreneur, Chang Yi Hern has recently acquired the homegrown, multi-award winning sportswear brand, Ultron Sportswear. Wi...

Parent Tested, Kid Approved from 2022-01-26T10:00:40

One of the biggest concerns for parents is making sure their little ones are growing up healthy and happy. But parents who have fussy eaters may struggle in this regard, and that’s where Singapo...

Just Holla from 2022-01-25T10:00:03

How would you like to be surprised by a message from a celebrity? Well, just Holla. Holla is a celebrity engagement platform where fans get Shoutouts with their favourite artists, performers, pe...

Empowering Educators Everywhere from 2022-01-24T10:00:09

Neelesh Bhatia, CEO and co-founder of Singapore-based edtech startup, Akadasia talks to us about their newly launched digital ecosystem to empower educators. Freejoo allows educators to access p...

Locked&Loaded from 2022-01-21T10:00:13

Load2Go is a large truck logistics company. They don’t just deliver parcels. They deliver containers. To date, they have made 15,000 bookings and generated total 12 million sales revenues with o...

Ecommerce Growth in the"New Normal" from 2022-01-20T10:00:51

Commerce.Asia is an All in One eCommerce ecosystem that integrates best of breed technology solutions, talent development programmes and big data insights for South East Asian businesses to succ...

Tapping into the Lucrative Potential of Durians from 2022-01-19T10:00:51

Would you bet on the King of Fruits? A recent claim by the Malaysian Ministry of Agriculture revealed durian as a new source of agricultural wealth. With an estimated global market size of US$18...

Closing the Urban-Rural Digital Gap from 2022-01-17T10:00:48

While urban businesses get to eye the fresh business tools like buy-now-pay-later or e-wallets, business owners in underdeveloped areas are still struggling with basic infrastructure needs, digi...

Cloud Kitchens, The Future? from 2022-01-14T10:00:13

HelloFoods is a data-driven food company that focuses on providing choices for their customers. Through the use of data for development of brands and distribution of cloud kitchens, they aim to ...

The Sweet Taste Of Being Healthier from 2022-01-13T10:00:01

There has been a rising focus on healthier alternatives to our favourite treats. What are our options, and more importantly, do they match up to the “real” sweets? Anas Norman and Kn Norman, mas...

A New Vision With AI from 2022-01-12T10:00:14

Automation has become more prevalent in our society especially with the advent of IR 4.0; Lim Chee How, CEO of AI vision tech company, Tapway, explains what AI vision tech is, the surprising var...

AI&The Elderly from 2022-01-11T10:00:36

SmartPeep is an AI health-tech company that develops automated monitoring system to prevent accidents and assist healthcare professionals to respond better towards patients and elderly. They aim...

Giving B2B That Cutting Edge from 2022-01-10T10:00:47

The B2B trade flow is more complicated and tedious than B2C, and this made it harder for B2B businesses to transform digitally over the course of the pandemic. We speak to TK Chuah, CEO of Boost...

Solutions In Nature from 2022-01-07T10:00:06

eMLab solutions are natural based biological engineers. They are utilising effective microorganisms to get net zero carbon emissions, thus reducing climate change impact and moving towards carbo...

The Peranakan Pivot from 2022-01-06T10:00:42

After fulfilling their dream of opening up a restaurant making their favourite Peranakan food, and dealing with a newborn, Alicia and Derson were swiped sideways by the pandemic. No longer able ...

Elevating Home Baking from 2022-01-05T10:00:02

As we look at goals for the new year, one thing to consider is picking up a new skill. Maybe you might want to take a programming course, or perhaps you’re thinking about joining that new spin c...

Everything Is Honey from 2022-01-04T10:00:02

Jungle House has a mission to build safe houses for local honeybee populations one hive at a time. We understand the motivations behind the founders in their pursuit of caring for and improving ...

Profiting From Recycled Trash from 2022-01-03T10:00:21

Food waste releases methane gas, a greenhouse gas which causes warming in the atmosphere. CH Green is a pioneer and leading Green Technology Company that specialises in the business of organic a...

Enabling Responsible Spending and Consumption Habits For Kids from 2021-12-17T10:00:45

Vircle is Malaysia’s First Parental-Controlled Nurturing Solution, teaching responsible spending and consumption habits. With the goal to involve kids in their financial planning, the founder Go...

SMEGO-ing Into Entrepreneurship from 2021-12-15T10:30:10

The pandemic has sparked a rush of entrepreneurship as many realise that they are no longer satisfied with the typical 9-5. But how can you make that transition easier? SMEGO is a platform for e...

Making It Simple To Buy And Sell Your Car from 2021-12-14T10:00:12

Part of the Carro Group, MyTukar is the largest digital used car platform across ASEAN that offers a full-stack service for all aspects of car ownership. The discussion with Jeffery Ong touches ...

Disrupting The Homemade Sausage Scene in Malaysia from 2021-12-13T10:00:57

Lily's Homemade is a gluten free, low carb, Keto and kid-friendly sausage maker that's disrupting the gourmet sausage industry in Malaysia. Despite being a relatively smaller player, they’re pre...

Bright and Renewable Energy from 2021-12-10T10:30:46

Ray Go Solar was founded in 2012 by Dato Ray Tan with a mission of building a more sustainable world by making renewable energy a way of life. From a banker, he pursued his degree in solar engin...

It’s Real Easy Wearing Green from 2021-12-08T10:00

‍How much do we think about our impact on sustainability? Maybe we try to recycle tupperware, maybe we try composting, and maybe we participate in Meatless Mondays. But what about the very c...

From Lecturing, Broadcasting To Serial Entrepreneur With A Cause from 2021-12-07T10:00

From lecturing to starting 25 businesses, Haslinda Alias shares with us why she started Gogopasar, how she plans to uplift the B40s and the future of the business.

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21 Questions for a Fantastic Review of 2021 from 2021-12-06T10:00

It’s December and it’s that time of the year when we take stock of our year, the ups and downs and what prospered us as well as what lessons we need to learn. No one better than Jeev...

Borzo from 2021-12-02T10:00

Malaysia and its neighbouring countries have seen a significant increase in the number of on-demand deliveries. While they have been gaining traction in the market over the past years, the pande...

A Wave Of Support from 2021-12-01T10:00

Sometimes, your brilliant startup idea needs a little kickstart; whether that’s through a bootcamp for extra knowledge, an investor for extra funding, or a mentor for extra guidance. How d...

The Low Down on Low Code from 2021-11-30T10:00

Orangeleaf Consulting is the leading consultancy in Mendix Low-Code throughout APAC. The consultancy provides digitization and technology innovation consultancy services and custom software syst...

Failing Forward: The Farewell. from 2021-11-29T10:00

In this, the final episode of Failing Forward, Renu and Audrey reminisce and recap some of the best startup and scaleup lessons they’ve learned from entrepreneurs they’ve featured on...

She Blinded Me With Science from 2021-11-26T10:00

Science Bridge Academy is on a mission to make learning science for primary and secondary school students fun. Dr Chua Hui Yen, the founder, talks to us about why she started the company, their ...

REXKL from 2021-11-25T10:00

Located in the heart of Chinatown, REXKL is an indoor art, retail and food hub. It occupies a historical building constructed before the Japanese occupation that survived three fires. Privilegin...

Levelling Up Your Company from 2021-11-24T10:00

Incentivising your team is absolutely crucial to the success of your business, and through the ups and downs of the pandemic it can be tough to not only motivate your staff, but measure their pe...

Training AI With Malay from 2021-11-23T10:00

Mesolitica trains AIs to understand the Malay language. Khalil Nooh, the Co-Founder and CEO of the company joins us to discuss why he started the company, the solutions he hopes to offer and his...

From The Jungles of Pahang to New York from 2021-11-22T10:00

Kon Onn Sein started OA Organik 5 years ago where he focused on empowering the Orang Asli through a one-of-a-kind fair trade community enterprise farm. He joins us today to discuss the inspirati...

International Children Day - A Young Serial Entrepreneur from 2021-11-19T10:00

In conjunction with International Children’s Day, we speak to Shailaja Grace Guillory, the CEO of Toothless. At the age of 7, she started her own business called Bloom Teas and she also ha...

The Digital Will from 2021-11-18T10:00

In a recent article, it was mentioned that some 70-90 billion worth of assets, mostly owned by Malays, are unclaimed as of 2020. The article also stated that these assets were frozen and could n...

The Uphill Climb Back To Business from 2021-11-17T10:00

Reza Cockrell, founder of The Habitat Penang Hill, discusses his movement towards business sustainability through eco-tourism, the goal of making Penang Hill a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and his ...

The Future of Fintech from 2021-11-16T10:00

NeuXP is an integrated digital banking startup in Malaysia that provides an ecosystem with innovative services and leading-edge financial management tools. They address concerns of non-residents...

The Flash Sale Guys Are Here To Stay from 2021-11-15T10:00

Arvinthan Rengaraju and his wife, Chan Heng Leng used to be in the events and F&B business before their toy story came to life. The pandemic forced them to make a major pivot into the toy bu...

We’ve Got The Power from 2021-11-12T10:00

Newton Eco Technology Sdn Bhd was founded in 2014 in Malaysia and is focused on the development of energy-saving technology as well as green energy applications. It is a one-stop integrated tota...

Digitising The Year End from 2021-11-11T10:00

As we inch towards wrapping up 2021, one of the major lessons gained as a result of the pandemic is the importance of digitisation, especially for businesses to build and maintain their presence...

The Shift To Thrift from 2021-11-10T10:00

In the age of fast fashion and rampant consumerism, customers are beginning to take a longer, harder look at how they can keep up with the latest trends while keeping sustainability in mind. Thr...

A Furry Paradise from 2021-11-09T10:00

Fetch Me Later is a boarding place for dogs that was founded in 2019, aiming to be the Disneyland for dogs, where pups can have a “pawsome day” or stay playing with their friends and...

They Qwork Hard For The Money from 2021-11-08T10:00

Qwork is a Malaysia-based staffing and recruiting platform that aims to empower talent and businesses to sustainably navigate the gig economy. We speak with CEO and co-founder Muna Munirah about...

From The London Olympics, Back To Our Shores from 2021-11-05T10:00

In 2020, the Malaysia Water Purifiers Market had a value of USD 353.2 million. By 2026, it is estimated to reach USD 653.10 million. A driving factor for this growth is the increasing concerns i...

Streamlined Supply Chain from 2021-11-03T10:00

With the rise of e-commerce and digitalisation, it’s more important than ever for SMEs to streamline their logistics and supply chain processes. Group CEO & co-founder of digital suppl...

Get Ready To Learn from 2021-11-02T10:00

RECQA is a ready-to-use platform for knowledge sharing where users can upload their learnings through web links, video, documents, images and share these with other team members. Members also ha...

8 Areas for Necessary Endings to Finish Strong in 2021 from 2021-11-01T10:00

As the year draws to a close and entrepreneurs get ready for the new year and the new things it will bring, Jeevan Sahadevan, Founder of Leverage Lab brings our focus and attention to what needs...

Revolutionizing The Food Industry With Algae from 2021-10-29T10:00

Josens is a food-tech company that aims to revolutionise the F&B industry through the manufacturing and supply of future superfoods with microalgae as its core ingredient. Jag Kaurah, CEO of...

Super Scaling Your Business from 2021-10-28T10:00

With less than 5% of startups likely to be successful, building one is no easy feat, especially when the odds are stacked against new founders. Just this year, the Malaysia Digital Economy Bluep...

Truly Homegrown Yoghurt from 2021-10-27T10:00

There are plenty of staple brands on the supermarket shelves that we just assume are Malaysian, but aren’t; Milo isn’t ours, Maggi isn’t ours, even Ayam Brand. However, yoghurt...

Workplace Health and Wealth Management from 2021-10-26T10:00

Being Asia’s first employee ecosystem that promotes better health, wealth and wellness, CXA strives to provide the best possible healthcare at an affordable price through early detection a...

Failing Forward: Staying The Course/Cause from 2021-10-25T10:00

On this episode of Failing Forward, CEO of BiiB Sheyong Tan talks to us about how to grow your customer base and engage users on a digital platform, as well as why entrepreneurs need to stay the...

Triple Bottom Line That Meets Sustainability&Ethics from 2021-10-22T10:00

Kiran Jethwa, Founder & CEO of Fumase, an Asset Management & Asset Development company based out of California with a focus on Renewable Energy, Water & Waste sectors; and geographic...

A New Shopping Gateway from 2021-10-21T10:00

There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on drastic changes in consumer trends and purchasing habits. With people placing more importance on cost-saving and are constantly on t...

Supplements For Health&Business from 2021-10-20T10:00

Health has come into sharp focus over the course of the pandemic, with many of us taking a much more vested interest in not just reactive but preventative courses of action. Dr Maryam Aziz, foun...

Your Trusted Online Doctor (and Pharmacist) from 2021-10-18T10:00

It’s an occupational hazard. As a doctor, you’re constantly inundated by calls from friends and family for medical advice. But not everyone has access to a doctor when they need it. ...

Keeping It Simple With Fitness from 2021-10-15T10:00

Chai Kah Fei is the brains behind Baan 26 and Diet Monsta. With the goal to have calorie-controlled meals for the fitness fanatics, Kah Fei joins us to talk about the inspiration behind starting...

Revisiting KLoé from 2021-10-14T10:00

Just as the pandemic was beginning to gain traction in China, and before it spread anywhere else, we spoke with the owner of the KLoé hotel Ng Ping Ho. Now, 18 months on as we hopefully s...

Smooth Like Porcelain, Strong Like Granite from 2021-10-13T10:00

With the pandemic forcing everyone inside for the better part of two years, interior design and making your space aesthetically pleasing has taken on new meaning. Managing director of Niro Ceram...

Fancy A Drink? from 2021-10-12T10:00

Having a vision to improve the drinking culture in Malaysia, Kim Choong founded ThirstMag back in 2012 and has been collaborating with industry experts and connecting drinkers. She joins us to t...

Equipping Kids with 21st Century Skills from 2021-10-11T10:00

The team behind edu-tech startup Youthopia believe children need more than just academic smarts to succeed in life. This is why they are focused on equipping children aged 10-16 across Southeast...

Leveraging Technology To Raise The F&B Game from 2021-10-08T10:00

MMC runs a central kitchen and proprietary data driven food management system. The various lockdowns and ever changing SOPs have strained the F&B industry but they have managed to do well. C...

How To Elevete Your Business from 2021-10-07T10:00

It's not easy to run a business in one of the most competitive industries in Malaysia, especially during a pandemic. Once a Sous Chef and now founder, owner and head chef of Elevete Patisserie, ...

Making Periods A Breeze from 2021-10-06T10:00

When it comes to the issue of menstruation, many are hesitant to discuss or even think too hard about making this monthly cycle an easier and smoother experience. Often, people who have periods ...

Get Smart With Your Money from 2021-10-05T10:00

A vast majority of Malaysians are financially illiterate. Tackling this issue is uLearnMONEY, having been listed in Google as Malaysia’s best online financial literacy platform. Amy Seok, ...

Powerful Steps to Finish Strong in 2021! from 2021-10-04T10:00

It’s been almost 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic and businesses, entrepreneurs, employees and everyone else have taken huge hits. With the vaccines, there’s been strong, albeit slow...

Aging Meaningfully from 2021-10-01T10:00

As part of International Day of Older Persons, we speak to Anna Chew to find out more on why she started Meaningful, the plans to cater to an aging population and more.

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Zoom, Delivering Infinite Possibilities from 2021-09-30T10:00

There are many delivery services in the market currently, and it’s extremely competitive especially as more and more people are ordering online during a pandemic. We know most of the big p...

The Next Gen Of Plant-Based Food from 2021-09-29T10:00

Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular as concerns about health and the environment have grown, with many meat substitute products hitting the grocery store shelves. What is it like...

Evolution of Procurement from 2021-09-28T10:00

Lapasar is an online B2B procurement platform that allows companies to purchase general supplies for their businesses. We speak to Thinesh Kumar to discuss how the pandemic has affected them, th...

Failing Forward: Do You Want Hunters or Farmers In Your Sales Team? from 2021-09-27T10:00

On this episode of Failing Forward, we discuss the Hunters vs. Farmers sales strategy. Do you need a team of killers to chase leads and close deals, or ...

Failing Forward: Do You Want Hunters or Farmers In Your Sales Team? from 2021-09-27T10:00

On this episode of Failing Forward, we discuss the Hunters vs. Farmers sales strategy. Do you need a team of killers to chase leads and close deals, or some long-term relationship building exper...

Mother&Daughter Fashion Entrepreneurs from 2021-09-24T10:00

From having a long-standing career in law to then venturing into retail building franchised brands like Halcyon Days, Soo Shea Pin and her daughter eventually decided to start their own shoe bra...

Malaysia, No Longer A Prawn In The Worldwide Market from 2021-09-23T10:00

Malaysian giant freshwater prawns are known worldwide for their size and taste, and are revered at chef’s tables. Despite this, much of the freshwater prawns consumed here in Malaysia are ...

Smooth Operations With SweetPeachier from 2021-09-22T10:00

They say crisis is the mother of innovation, and when beauty and personal care outlets were closed throughout the pandemic, two university students stepped up to the challenge and created SweetP...

Getting People Ready For Industry 4.0 from 2021-09-21T10:00

Epitome is a workforce-analytic company that focuses on preparing workforces for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In 2018, they were selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in the 83rd Endeavor In...

Hospitality Solutions Via Kiosk from 2021-09-20T10:00

Vendfun is a hospitality kiosk solutions provider for hotels. Its hybrid kiosks help hotel operators provide not just check-in and check-out services, b...

Where FinTech, Transportation & IoT Collide. from 2021-09-17T10:00

Global Mobility Service, Inc (GMS) is innovating at the intersection of fintech, transportation, and IoT. Through its proprietary payment assurance and ...

Weaving Great Lives, One Thread At A Time from 2021-09-15T10:00

Tanoti is a congregation of Sarawakian women weavers and artisans dedicated towards the production, promotion and proliferation of hand-crafted fabrics....

Another Course For Slurp! POS from 2021-09-14T10:00

With food and beverage outlets primarily being shut or only open for takeaway and delivery services, how did F&B point-of-sale company Slurp! fare? ...

Lawyers. Go. Digital. from 2021-09-13T10:00

Created by lawyers for lawyers, LXE is Malaysia’s first end-to-end digital platform that aims to improve communication and transparency between la...

Getting Asia To Be Financially Inclusive from 2021-09-10T10:00

Finology started in 2017 by absorbing and reinventing Loanstreet. A year after, they activated instant home loan approvals for the real estate industry ...

Nutribah! from 2021-09-09T10:00

Founded in July 2020, Nutribah is a start-up that adopts a farm-to-table model for its organic produce using IoT-based smart farming technology to optim...

The Elements of Food Ordering from 2021-09-08T10:00

After experiences with wrong orders, inattentive waitstaff, and other bugbears of the F&B industry, a group of people joined together to create thei...

From Timber To Tables from 2021-09-07T10:00

Millions of Malaysians are unfortunately all too familiar with the struggles that have come along with nearly a year and a half of working from home (WF...

5 Ps for Powerful Productivity During The Pandemic from 2021-09-06T10:00

With just 4 months to go before a very tough year ends, the main thing on the minds of most people is productivity. Working from home can bring about a ...

Malaysia: The Next Chapter - Values Through The Decades from 2021-09-03T10:00

As part of our 64th Merdeka Day celebrations, we’re taking a look this week at Malaysia: The Next Chapter - companies and people who exemplify the...

Malaysia: The Next Chapter - Keeping Batik Relevant from 2021-09-02T10:00

As part of our 64th Merdeka Day celebrations, we’re taking a look this week at Malaysia: The Next Chapter - companies and people who exemplify the...

Malaysia: The Next Chapter - A Stitch In Time from 2021-09-01T10:00

As part of our 64th Merdeka Day celebrations, we’re taking a look this week at Malaysia: The Next Chapter - companies and people who exemplify the...

Malaysia: The Next Chapter - The Green Carpenter from 2021-08-30T10:00

As part of our 64th Merdeka Day celebrations, we’re taking a look this week at Malaysia: The Next Chapter - companies and people who exemplify the...

When The World Stops Flying, What Then? from 2021-08-27T10:00

With the long hold on the travel industry, the industry has been adapting in order to survive. GoQuo is a platform that helps airlines manage their flig...

Yes, Whey! from 2021-08-26T10:00

With over 1 million units sold across more than 7 countries, Heal Nutrition shows that you can say goodbye to those gritty and gunky, sour and heavy mus...

Keeping Clean With Bactakleen from 2021-08-25T10:00

Awareness and demand for sanitisation, antibacterial, and antiviral products naturally saw a massive boom due to the pandemic. Sia Ban Ian, founder and ...

Moo-ing On Up from 2021-08-24T10:00

The Holstein Milk Company - the producer of Farm Fresh Milk - started with 60 cows and now has over 6,000. The founder, Loi Tuan Ee speaks to us about t...

Trust The Algo To Dress You from 2021-08-23T10:00

KL-based fashion-tech startup Ellegra believes the next disruption in online retail will be driven by the level of curation you can offer your customers...

Sleep Like A Baby from 2021-08-20T10:00

Safety, reliability and professionalism are among the biggest concerns parents have when it comes to hiring a babysitter. Kiddocare aims to resolve that...

Trapo from 2021-08-19T10:00

Founded in 2016, the main goal of Trapo Asia was to repurpose the manufacturing waste which was a byproduct of foam manufacturing, and turn it into high...

The Artisans Of Southeast Asia from 2021-08-18T10:00

When you think of famous pieces of art, fashion, or design, what comes to mind? Does your mind trend towards Western names or brands like the Mona Lisa,...

Marking The Far Post - Online. from 2021-08-16T10:00

Far Post Academy is a startup that offers futsal lessons for kids aged 18-months and up. They specialise in the technical, tactical and social aspects o...

From Music to Cloud Computing from 2021-08-13T10:00

From a sound guy for Datuk Leonard Tan to starting InFront Consulting Group Asia Pacific, an award-winning pioneer regional specialist in Cloud & Da...

There's No Taste Like Home from 2021-08-12T10:00

Neybrfood is a curated online marketplace for home-cooked meals by home chefs within their neighbourhood. From their kitchen to your dining table, we en...

Data Makes Retail More Than Skin Deep from 2021-08-11T10:00

Many companies have leveraged the nature of the pandemic to embrace e-commerce fully, but with less in-person customer interaction, do brands really kno...

Digitalising the Nation’s Unbanked from 2021-08-09T10:00

Evolet is a home-grown digital platform that provides secure salary management for employers, as well as financial access and savings for the unbanked. ...

Building Affordable Homes Sustainably from 2021-08-06T10:00

In 2014, the United Nations estimated that 55% of the world's urban population lived in the Asia-Pacific region. Today, more than 50% of the Asian-Pacif...

Santan X Sambal from 2021-08-05T10:00

Sometimes, you have to go back to something that you love, and when you can turn that something you love into a business, there's potential for somethin...

Education Refreshed With Learning Fresh from 2021-08-04T10:00

The pandemic has affected the education sector immensely, with schools and other learning institutions forced to shutter their doors and move almost ent...

Meat Substitute? Meet Nanka from 2021-08-03T10:00

With the desire to provide better alternatives to fast food, Ahmad Syafik Jaafar of Ira Noah co-founded Nanka, a company that uses jackfruits as burger ...

7 Steps for Entrepreneurs and Employees to Thrive Despite The Continuing Pandemic from 2021-08-02T10:00

As our country and the world continue to vaccinate, citizens work through lockdowns and other pandemic strategies, businesses fight to survive as employ...

Making It Easy For Micro SMEs To Go Online from 2021-07-30T10:00

AVANA is a social commerce platform that helps business owners sell online. They have helped over 100,000 businesses optimize their brands and automate ...

Not Treading Lightly from 2021-07-29T10:00

Flipping sneakers have been a viable business for decades. According to Statistica, a company specialising in market and consumer data, the overall glob...

eGift From Me To You from 2021-07-28T10:00

Right now, many people are unable to celebrate with their loved ones in the traditional way. Lockdown restrictions and physical distancing remove a lot ...

Music & Massage For Melons from 2021-07-27T10:00

Mono Premium Melon aims to grow the best Japanese melons in Malaysia using Japanese methods. With their IoT setup, the amount of nutrients or water a pl...

Failing Forward: Pareto Before You Pivot from 2021-07-26T10:00

On this episode of Failing Forward, we discuss the Pareto Principle - the 80/20 connection that was discovered in the 1800s but is still being applied t...

Putting The Mojo Back to F&B from 2021-07-23T10:00

A centralised kitchen with shared services staff, dining and sales infrastructure so that vendors can focus solely on cooking delicious and nutritious f...

WhyQ from 2021-07-22T10:00

Founded in 2014, WhyQ started out as a hawker-first digital ecosystem enabling hawkers in Singapore to deliver cooked food and order wholesale raw-mater...

Digital Marketing Made Easy Peasy.AI from 2021-07-21T10:00

The pandemic has thrust many a business headfirst into the world of e-commerce whether they’ve liked it or not, and with the surge of companies cr...

Digitalising The Eatcosys(tem) from 2021-07-19T10:00

Eatcosys is an F&B and retail tech solution provider that aims to help businesses ride the wave of disruption by going digital. The platform, which ...

Make Money By Being Part Of Crowd Advertising from 2021-07-16T10:00

Imagine an advertising technology platform powered by the crowd for the crowd with hopes to provide brands with the best reach possible. MyBump Media ai...

TruTrip from 2021-07-15T10:00

Business travel in 2020 came to a grinding halt as a result of worldwide Covid-19 travel restrictions. While video calls have kept companies connected v...

Shopping To Support Senior Citizens from 2021-07-14T10:00

Getting older is inevitable for all of us, and it’s important to recognise and hopefully prepare for as comfortable an experience as possible. But...

Financial Health for SMEs from 2021-07-13T10:00

Enterpryze is an Irish-born software company focused on providing business and accounting software solutions for start-ups and high growth companies acr...

Available To Me from 2021-07-12T10:00

Atome is a leading Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform in Asia, which found its way to Malaysian shores last quarter of 2020. It is part of Advance Intell...

Revolutionising Kitchens from 2021-07-09T10:00

COOX is a new cloud kitchen brand aiming to revolutionise the regional F&B industry, combining a network of quality kitchen space across prime locat...

(E)Scaping from 2021-07-08T10:00

Many businesses are started because there's a gap in the market, others might be started because there's a pain point to solve, and then there are busin...

Mix Up Your Nutrition from 2021-07-07T10:00

Sometimes, staying healthy seems very daunting. Especially in the pandemic, with gyms closed and outdoor exercise limited, people are looking for easy a...

Getting Your Hauz In Order from 2021-07-06T10:00

It’s written on their website that companies can now “Work smart with HAUZ and monitor your entire remote workforce from anywhere at anytime...

7 Entrepreneurial Priorities to Successfully Navigate Through This Pandemic from 2021-07-05T10:00

Businesses are struggling with the various forms of movement control that’s happened and the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on their...

The Future of eSims from 2021-07-02T10:00

Since the pandemic, the Internet has become more crucial and vital as many switched to online platforms to keep their businesses running. With 5G rollin...

Sweet Smell Of Success from 2021-07-01T10:00

Dorothy Scents was founded by Nicole Rodrigues with hopes of providing customers with memorable scents, as she drew inspiration from the past memories t...

Agrain For Good from 2021-06-30T10:00

In these tough times, helping and supporting each other is absolutely crucial, and the smallest gesture can go a long way. Kee Wei Chuah, the co-founder...

The Future of Events from 2021-06-29T10:00

Due to the pandemic, live events had to adapt due to concerns over safety. Dato Grace Lee from Milestone Production shares on what the future of events ...

Failing Forward: When Pivots Pay Off from 2021-06-28T10:00

It’s actually quite a common occurrence in the startup world to Pivot. And while some business owners may have a natural sense on how and when to ...

Vroom Vroom The Electric Way from 2021-06-25T10:00

South East Asia has one of the highest motorcycle ownerships worldwide with at least 220 million motorcycle owners. However, the availability of reliabl...

New Marketing in The New Normal from 2021-06-24T10:00

With the ever-increasing digitisation efforts amid the pandemic, many companies are bulking up their marketing campaigns to build an online presence and...

QR Code Business Cards from 2021-06-23T10:00

It’s safe to say that the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of and adaptation to technology faster than ever before, and one piece of technolo...

Homa Sweet Homa from 2021-06-22T10:00

Homa is a platform that sells building and home improvement products with sustainability as the goal. Being the pioneers in reducing, reusing and repurp...

The Best Ricotta in KL (and some say PJ) from 2021-06-21T10:00

33-year old Ivan Chong is a man of indomitable spirit. Shortly after shutting down his Ultraman merchandising business, he decided to start a brick and ...

The Next Facebook? from 2021-06-18T10:00

Quadby is an app that brings university students together and endorsed by the Ministry of Education. With a sole purpose to assist students in navigatin...

From Homegrown Tech to Champions Of Future Innovators from 2021-06-17T10:00

Forest Interactive Foundation establishes and upholds empowered communities and sustainable environments, including our own people and the world’s...

Fish For It from 2021-06-16T10:00

David Lei, co-founder of Fish For It, discusses how they manage to get fresh seafood from dock to door within 48 hours, how they’ve kept afloat th...

The New Retail Revolution from 2021-06-15T10:00

Due to the pandemic, many small businesses had to adapt to focus more on selling online. With E-commerce being fast-paced in nature, old methods of doin...

Sparking Joy at Work from 2021-06-14T10:00

Rebecca Jo-Rushdy is Malaysia's first and only Gold certified KonMari® consultant. After experiencing life-changing results, she founded Spark Joy &...

Aspire To Be A Better Version Of Yourself from 2021-06-11T10:00

Aspire was established in 2018 with the intention of delivering world-class personal training and physical therapy services to their clients. They belie...

Take Charge Of Your Heart from 2021-06-10T10:00

Many of us don’t like the idea of going to a hospital, for anything. Thanks to advances in technology and some smart partnering, BioD Medica have ...

The Silver Rollercoaster Lining from 2021-06-09T10:00

The pandemic has put a stop to many recreational activities, such as going to the cinema and travelling abroad. Calvin Ho, executive director of Sunway ...

From Malaysia, With Glove from 2021-06-08T10:00

Prince Premium+ is a new player in the Malaysian glove manufacturing sector. They’ve recently started shipping gloves to countries in Europe, U.S....

Sustainable Superheroes: Heng Hiap Industries from 2021-06-04T10:30

In line with World Environment Day, we’re speaking to Sustainable Superheroes: causes or companies dedicated to upholding and promoting sustainabl...

Sustainable Superheroes: Fefifo from 2021-06-03T10:00

In line with World Environment Day, we’re speaking to Sustainable Superheroes: causes or companies dedicated to upholding and promoting sustainabl...

Sustainable Superheroes: Ocean Hero Conservation from 2021-06-02T10:00

In line with World Environment Day, we’re speaking to Sustainable Superheroes: causes or companies dedicated to upholding and promoting sustainabl...

Sustainable Superheroes: The Watertree Project from 2021-06-01T10:00

In line with World Environment Day, we’re speaking to Sustainable Superheroes: causes or companies dedicated to upholding and promoting sustainabl...

Sustainable Superheroes: Graze Market from 2021-05-31T10:00

In line with World Environment Day, we’re speaking to Sustainable Superheroes: causes or companies dedicated to upholding and promoting sustainabl...

Peace of Mind. Period. (Menstrual Hygiene Day Special) from 2021-05-28T10:00

A total of 2.4 billion period products are disposed of yearly in Malaysia, contributing to the landfills being filled up with a woman using 11,000 pads ...

From People, To Parcels from 2021-05-27T10:00

As the MCO has tightened its grip on the nation, many people are not allowed to travel. This, obviously, has led to a decline in people purchasing natio...

For the Love of Pets from 2021-05-25T10:00

Leaving a stable job isn’t easy, but that’s what Ng Yee Won did in order to pursue her passion of running a pet-care business. Taming Wild, ...

Strategic Cost Reduction with GoKudos from 2021-05-24T10:00

GoKudos is an all-in-one smart office platform that promises big company savings; 8% on document searching, 25% on follow ups, 5% on payment collections...

From Presidents Back To The Fishing Village from 2021-05-21T10:00

In the age of social media, it is no surprise that many of us have adopted the term ‘selfie’ in our everyday lives. Some may even say a phot...

The Digital Landlord from 2021-05-20T10:00

Recently, local fintech company Blue Duck Tech Sdn. Bhd. officially launched its very own fully digital tenancy operating system for businesses, T+. The...

MODEN KOL Leading The Charge from 2021-05-19T10:00

With social media, we’ve all been given platforms where we can share info...

Gamifying Maths and Science from 2021-05-18T10:00

Science and mathematics have always had a love-hate relationship with kids in school, and recent studies have shown that the interest in these subjects ...

Deep-Tech HR (R)Evolution from 2021-05-17T10:05

Darwinbox has big plans for its latest round of funding, led by Salesforce Ventures. The enterprise HR technology platform, which grew 300% after its la...

Walking In A New Direction from 2021-05-12T10:00

When pandemic lockdown restrictions were imposed, the sports industry took a ma...

The Law of Crunchy Crickets from 2021-05-11T10:00

Kevin Wu might have found success with his alternative meat brand, Ento, but th...

6 Days To Startup from 2021-05-10T10:00

What does it take to build a successful online learning platform? One that enga...

Co-Working Space For Beauticians from 2021-05-07T10:00

The skin care market in Malaysia is expected to reach $1.28 Billion by 2027. Ho...

The Status of Stripe from 2021-05-06T10:00

After almost two years in Malaysia, how is Stripe working with local businesses...

Sweet Dreams Are Made Of Cheese from 2021-05-05T10:00

One of the best parts of going somewhere new is tasting something ...

Insuring Our Four-Legged Friends from 2021-05-04T10:00

Pet insurance isn’t popular here in Malaysia, yet many people with dogs o...

7 Coaching Conversations for High Performance from 2021-05-03T10:00

At the heart of an organization is the conversations we have with each other. C...

The Road to Film Success from 2021-04-30T10:00

Lina Tan started a production house in 1999, namely Red  Comm. The company has a diverse production slate ranging from documentarie...

Could Co-Living Be Your Utopia? from 2021-04-28T10:00

Many young adults have dreams of having their own place, and those dreams have ...

Putting the ‘Ash’ in ‘Trash’ from 2021-04-27T10:00

One of the biggest issues with waste management is the counterproductive carbon footprint it creates. The Asher, developed by Pamarai, s...

Failing Forward: MVP Is Not ‘Most Valuable Player’ from 2021-04-26T10:00

You know that line - “If you build it, they will come…”? Well that’s not always true when it comes to the business world. On th...

The High Tech Farmer from 2021-04-23T10:00

Sustainable Development Goal #2 of Zero Hunger means to end hunger, achieve foo...

Extraordinarily Effective E-Commerce from 2021-04-22T10:00

COVID-19 has forced many brands to shift into e-commerce without warning or pre...

One Stop Subscription Shop from 2021-04-21T10:00

With all the various subscription services we have in our lives, there are mome...

Fine-tuning the Family Business from 2021-04-20T10:00

Like everything else this past year, family-run businesses have had to restrate...

De-Cyphering The E-Learning Game from 2021-04-19T10:00

CYPHER LEARNING specializes in providing learning platforms for organizations around the world. They have three distinctive products catering to all maj...

Just Can’t Get Enough Food from 2021-04-16T10:00

Malaysia is known for its diversity and love for food. SedapTV offers public access to hundreds of food and product reviews...

Banking On A New Norm from 2021-04-15T10:00

Overseas travel in 2021 is not a priority on most of our minds as the COVID-19 pandemic has rendered the industry to come to a halt. How...

Startup Funding Unlocked from 2021-04-14T10:00

Especially in these uncertain economic times, startups may be even more confuse...

What The Cluck Are ‘Fowlboys’ Up To? from 2021-04-13T10:00

Starting a food venture during the pandemic is risky business, but for the foun...

Big Brands Jump On A MagiCopper Ride from 2021-04-12T10:00

Used around the world to combat indirect contact transmission of viruses via in...

Putting The Amboi In Cakes from 2021-04-09T10:00

Malaysia has been at the crossroads of cultures since its inception as a countr...

Discovering Beautiful Things from 2021-04-08T10:00

Arts bazaars used to be a common weekend occurrence prior to the pandemic befor...

Learning For A Lifetime from 2021-04-07T10:00

Continuing to improve your skill set is a major part of staying hireable and taking your company to the next level, and training courses...

Growing Her Own Cheesy Business from 2021-04-06T10:00

A popular ingredient in many North Indian dishes is cottage cheese, famously kn...

9 Questions For Massive Sales Momentum In Q2 2021 from 2021-04-05T10:00

Markets are opening up everywhere as businesses start moving again; as we head into the second quarter of 2021, Jeevan Sahadevan, founde...

Continuous Innovation from 2021-04-02T10:00

The pandemic forced many of us to live a new normal. Hence, to survive, entrepr...

Virtual Vacations from 2021-04-01T10:00

Gecko Digital is a leading international multimedia provider, offering the high...

From Advertising to Achar from 2021-03-31T10:00

Life is all about transitions and changes; Fallon Jacob not only understands ho...

Modular Data Plans are the Future from 2021-03-30T10:00

After being in business for a couple of years, Yoodo is gearing up to take on the local telco market in a big way. But with so many othe...

Failing Forward: When Entrepreneurs Micromanage from 2021-03-29T10:00

It’s a startup sickness, and it doesn’t discriminate. Or does it? We speak with Founder and CEO of Kiddocare Nadira Yusoff about the dangers...

Challenging the Purpose of The Office from 2021-03-26T10:00

In many ways, the pandemic has force-fed the workforce the idea of flexible wor...

Drinkable Water From Air from 2021-03-25T10:00

At any time, there are around 12,900 trillion litres of water contained in the air all over the world. Condensing water from humidity in...

Getting Back Into The Flow from 2021-03-24T10:00

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that flexibility and learnin...

The Solution to Cleaner Waters from 2021-03-22T10:00

Almost 70% of the Earth is made up of water, however,  many parts of the w...

Mind Over Matter from 2021-03-19T10:00

SyNaPseCloud is a data analytics startup that measures mind, brain, and body to help you attain peak performance. Theva Nithy, Specialis...

Greening The Grey from 2021-03-18T10:00

Belalang Inovasi are helping to turn dull, boring buildings and concrete pillar...

First To Respond from 2021-03-17T10:00

Communication has proven to be a key priority especially as COVID-19 continues to rage on; but for frontliners especially, direct, clear...

Real-Time Behavioral and Passive Data from 2021-03-16T10:00

With digital transformation leapfrogging due to the pandemic, data analytics is more important than ever. But data itself isn’t a ...

A Credit Stepping Stone for Malaysians from 2021-03-15T10:00

Since April 2020, more than 250 brands have signed with Buy-Now-Pay-Later fintech provider Pay With Split (Split) including Dyson, Lorna...

Paving the Way for UAVs from 2021-03-12T10:00

OFO Tech is a technology solution provider specializing in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) based solutions. They cater for engineering and industrial appl...

Redefining Gameplay from 2021-03-11T10:00

Matchroom.net defies the notion that eSports is only for professional gamers. T...

Bridging the Autistic Education Gap from 2021-03-10T10:00

Schools and students are struggling to cope with the pandemic. This struggle is doubled for those with special needs. We catch up with G...

The Cloud Is The Future from 2021-03-09T10:00

It’s no secret that the pandemic has accelerated digital transformation a...

The Lasting Success Of CompuMed from 2021-03-08T10:00

Fiona Limus, founder and CEO of CompuMed, discusses how she’s approached keeping the business afloat since its inception in 1998, ...

Waste Not, Want Not from 2021-03-05T10:00

Malaysia’s 2020 ranking on sustainable development goals in consumption and production patterns showed no trend information; clear...

Vegan Food Made With Love from 2021-03-04T10:00

Why are more and more people switching to a plant-based diet? A few years ago i...

Taking High-Top Steps Down Ox Street from 2021-03-03T10:00

The global sneaker resale market stood at $6 billion in late 2020 and is only d...

Measuring The Growth Of Healthmetrics from 2021-03-02T10:00

It’s clear that digitalisation has been significantly sped up for many in...

9 Fast Cash Generators for Businesses from 2021-03-01T11:30

“Cash flow is king,” as the saying goes; this is one of the most im...

Breathe. Love. Heal. Hustle. from 2021-02-26T10:00

Jasmine Ho, co-founded The Ohmbox to give a platform for people to learn and sh...

Onboarding Made Easy from 2021-02-25T10:00

Let's face it — there are still many SMEs that are struggling to fully embrace the digital world. Business recovery will be derail...

Eating (Re)Fresh from 2021-02-24T10:00

Samad Shariff, country director for Subway Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau...

The Pace of Proptech in 2021 from 2021-02-23T10:00

True to its name, Speedhome continues to accelerate and grow through the pandem...

Failing Forward: Born Global from 2021-02-22T10:00

Many entrepreneurs take the "usual" route of starting in Malaysia, establishing...

The Evolution of Print from 2021-02-19T10:00

The IBR Asia Group has created branding and promotional campaigns for over 100 ...

Splashing Out On PCs For Education from 2021-02-18T10:00

Currently, the lack of devices for virtual learning in Malaysia is staggeringly...

Eating Ethically from 2021-02-17T10:00

The popularity of plant-based diets has been on the rise recently due to a dram...

Hollywood, Made in Malaysia from 2021-02-16T10:00

We may call it “Hollywood magic”, but for the people at Base Production in Kuala Lumpur, it’s all in a day’s work. We speak to S...

MICE Online from 2021-02-15T10:00

The events industry has been one of the sectors struggling the most with the sh...

Beauty & The Byte from 2021-02-11T10:00

There are many POS solutions available for retail, but there aren’t many ...

Another Way To Fly from 2021-02-10T10:00

What was only for public demonstrations and stunt shows, flyboard, a recreational water sport device, is now made available for the publ...

A Neighborhood Cinema’s Curtain Call from 2021-02-09T10:00

It’s Open For Business, with a twist. We speak to Jovy Low, co-founder of Amenic Film Space, about shutting down business for good...

A New Dream With Ice Cream from 2021-02-08T10:00

Not all of us have found something sweet to rely on over the course of the MCO,...

German Education Malaysian Grounds from 2021-02-05T10:00

The education sector has seen drastic changes in a short period of time, with s...

Building Bridges Across The Digital Divide from 2021-02-04T10:00

Sirius Support is a company that manages over 120 support services, remotely. W...

Head in the Cloud Kitchen from 2021-02-03T10:00

They say the path to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and for M...

Easing Car Ownership and Maintenance from 2021-02-02T10:00

There’s a lot of paperwork involved when buying a new car. And maintainin...

Unleashing The Chef Within from 2021-01-29T10:00

During the movement control order (MCO) in mid-march last year, the country was...

Life’s Too Short For Bad Sheets from 2021-01-27T10:00

When the travel industry came to a grinding halt due to the pandemic, the co-fo...

More Than Just Sixty Bites from 2021-01-26T10:00

Although Sixty Bites has been a go-to burger joint in Kuala Lumpur for a few ye...

Levelling Up EdTech from 2021-01-25T10:00

Being a student right now is tough. Your school life has been upended, you don’t get to see your friends in person, and your educa...

Putting The Soul Into Soy from 2021-01-22T10:00

Soy sauce is a staple ingredient in many Asian countries. You can go to any Asi...

PG Mall Goes For Gold from 2021-01-21T10:00

Despite it being a fairly new player in the industry, PG Mall saw an impressive revenue growth in its initial startup years, and true en...

It’s Not Just Gas, It’s An App That Helps from 2021-01-20T10:00

BeliGas Malaysia was born amidst the pandemic to help those in the Klang Valley...

Crowdsourcing Healthy Greens from 2021-01-19T10:00

Urban farming is on the rise thanks to increased social awareness and a need fo...

A Different Angle For Brand Campaigns from 2021-01-18T10:00

COVID-19 has proven more than ever that a brand’s online presence is just...

As Smooth As Butter from 2021-01-15T10:00

Kamilia Abdullah churns a gluten free, diet and diabetic friendly peanut butter spreads. She shares her journey in building up her brand...

Employment Heroes? from 2021-01-14T10:00

Employment Hero is a scalable, ‘cross-borders’ employment solutions...

Bring Home Your Ideas from 2021-01-13T10:00

 Building your dream home is no easy feat. Visualizing how it can be, from...

Creating a Platform for Micro Business Mums from 2021-01-12T10:00

In an effort to tackle the financial gap in the B40 group, Aida and Wei Qi, two...

Getting Back To WORQ from 2021-01-11T10:00

Not all of us have the privilege of a private home office or even privacy at ho...

Empowering Domestic Violence Survivors from 2021-01-08T10:00

Johor Empowerment of Intellectual Women Association (JEIWA) was started by fema...

Brew With Plant: Vegan Coffee from 2021-01-07T10:00

Isn’t coffee already vegan? Well, it turns out that a lot of the instant ...

Filling The Gap With Security Guards from 2021-01-06T10:00

Security guards are essential in residential and commercial properties. And wit...

Disrupting Tech Repair from 2021-01-05T10:00

Why does it take so long to repair a computer? Why does changing a battery take a week? These are the questions Jerome and his team aske...

5 Steps to Creating Compelling Goals for 2021 from 2021-01-04T10:00

Interestingly, many people don’t have a great formula or strategy for set...

Rise Up Malaysia from 2020-12-18T10:00

With the mission to lift up 1 percent of GDP for Southeast Asia, RISE works clo...

Thriving On Two Wheels from 2020-12-17T10:00

iMotorbike is the #1 motorbike online classified-ads E-commerce website in Sout...

Capture Climate Change With Technology from 2020-12-16T10:00

COVID-19 has increased the spotlight on environmental issues - on the one hand,...

The Human Voice in an AI Future from 2020-12-15T10:00

Does our voice have a place in the future of customer service centers? Accordin...

Failing Forward: Supporting The (Extended) Startup Family from 2020-12-14T10:00

On this episode of Failing Forward, we discuss how Covid-19 forced many startup...

Nurturing Possibilities from 2020-12-11T10:00

You can make money and do the right thing.  People. Planet. Profit. Making...

Micro Financing for SMEs from 2020-12-10T10:00

MicroLEAP is an Islamic and conventional P2P (Peer-to-Peer) micro financing pla...

Serving F&B Innovators Up On A Platter from 2020-12-09T10:00

Earlier this year, KSK Land launched a RM1m accelerator programme to promote an...

A Realistic Approach to Fitness from 2020-12-08T10:00

Bootcamps, crash courses, HIIT sessions - they’re all designed to help us...

20 Questions For An Incredible Review Of Your 2020 from 2020-12-07T10:00

Jeevan Sahadevan discusses 20 questions to help entrepreneurs reflect deeply an...

Conservation During A Pandemic from 2020-12-04T10:00

Fuze Ecoteer Outdoor Adventures is a social enterprise that focuses on conservation work and a tour operator with conservation and research experi...

From The Cold Room To The Board Room from 2020-12-03T10:00

It’s a fact that most of us don’t eat enough fresh fruit on a daily...

Pretty, Easy, Hassle-Free Renting from 2020-12-02T11:00

Renting your property can be a hassle. It’s harder if you don’t kno...

Marketing ‘No Nonsense’ Skincare from 2020-12-01T11:00

Making a name for yourself in a space that’s dominated by international g...

Failing Forward: How Edutech Salvaged 2020 from 2020-11-30T11:30

On this episode of Failing Forward, we discuss how Covid-19 caught the educatio...

You Gotta Have Feithe from 2020-11-27T11:00

Feithe is a jewellery brand with intention of empowerment, growth, and self bet...

No More Jumping Through Hoops With hoolah from 2020-11-26T11:00

With COVID-19 causing fear for many to go out shopping, solutions that compleme...

Rocking the Hospitality Boat from 2020-11-25T11:00

Arrowood International aims to create a unique branding route for hotel franchi...

Of Indoor Jungles, Lockdowns, and Sisterhood from 2020-11-24T11:00

Like many businesses, The Traveling Sisterhood was born of necessity, but Beth ...

Finding The Right Influencer With Modello from 2020-11-23T11:00

In the era of Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, influencers have become one of th...

Have Durian Will Travel from 2020-11-20T11:00

Leron Yee co-founded DKing - a durian seller and producer business - in 2010 in...

Sparkz Education Forum from 2020-11-19T11:00

Dino Goh is a parenting speaker, and during the pandemic, he managed to organis...

Pushing The Needle From Profit To People & Planet from 2020-11-18T11:00

Tata Consultancy Services Malaysia is not your average Malaysian SME. The digit...

When Your Car is Signed, Sealed, Subscribed from 2020-11-17T11:00

Material ownership is on the decline and instead, subscription-based services a...

Head In The Cloud Kitchen With Cookhouse from 2020-11-16T11:00

For F&B businesses, the pandemic has been a wild ride - it has been a time ...

Preserving The Living & Timeless Traditions Of Indian Handcraft from 2020-11-13T11:00

As the visual arts centre of the Temple of Fine Arts, Lavanya Arts is perhaps t...

The Listening Lab from 2020-11-12T11:00

Imagine watching a movie relying mostly on subtitles because you can’t he...

For The Children from 2020-11-11T11:00

KidzDiretc is run by two entrepreneurs who have poured their heart, soul, and a...

Poking Around the Tattoo Business from 2020-11-10T11:00

Student by day, tattoo artist by… whatever time she’s done with cl...

Gevme A Great Virtual Event from 2020-11-09T11:00

Virtual events have found dominance in the time of COVID-19, but how does a dig...

Storytelling Is Not A FairyTale from 2020-11-06T11:00

The Story Book - Malaysia’s first ever story book themed event space - br...

One Ewallet to Rule Them All? from 2020-11-05T11:00

MercuryPay enables you to add all of your financial products to one platform, w...

Listen. Plan. Craft. Deliver from 2020-11-04T11:00

Telling stories is an integral part of human nature. We did it around campfires...

Augmented Reality for Realistic Marketing from 2020-11-03T11:00

Brands that leverage on tools like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok understand t...

Manage Yourself Better from 2020-11-02T11:00

This month, as we battle the economic costs of the CMCO and the destruction COV...

Cloud Kitchen - The New Normal for Chefs from 2020-10-30T11:00

One of the pioneers in Malaysia, the Food Incubator is a cloud kitchen, offering commercial kitchen facilities to chefs to venture into the e-delivery b...

Pops Malaya Keeping It Cool from 2020-10-28T11:00

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then you should know that too much of a good...

Small Deliveries, Big Plans from 2020-10-27T11:00

Ask anyone, and they’ll say the food delivery scene is dominated by big c...

Failing Forward: Innovation - Trial & Error (PART 2) from 2020-10-26T11:00

This is Part 2 of our Innovation - Trial & Error episode with Co-Founder of myBurgerLab Renyi Chin (Yes, we had A LOT to unpack from...

Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise from 2020-10-23T12:00

After her father underwent heart surgery, Samantha Ng felt the need to encourag...

Auto Craver from 2020-10-22T12:00

Many local car dealers are still operating in conventional ways. This includes ...

You Can-Care Too from 2020-10-21T12:00

For cancer patients, the journey to recovery goes beyond hospital treatment. Ev...

This Passion Project Keeps Persevering from 2020-10-20T12:00

It has been seven years since Merdekarya opened its doors. Despite a slew of ch...

Parcel365, 24/7 from 2020-10-19T12:00

If you’ve found your doorstep pile up with many deliveries over the past ...

Journey to Success, One Foot at a Time from 2020-10-16T12:00

Christy Ng came a long way since 2012 where she started her small business in a...

Supporting The Growth Of The Malaysian Fitness Industry from 2020-10-15T12:00

Fitness Innovations Malaysia (FITM) was established in 2007 with the aspiration...

The PLUS Every CEO Needs from 2020-10-14T12:00

Andreas Vogiatzakis has had an interesting year. Amidst the pandemic, he chose ...

Growing, One Chocolate Button at a Time from 2020-10-13T12:00

The shared love of chocolate between founders Euniece and Jinli prompted them t...

Manage Your Catalogs With Catthis from 2020-10-12T12:00

When you attend a networking event or a conference, sometimes you receive a goody bag full of booklets and catalogs that you have no ide...

Are We Finally Taking Mental Health Seriously? from 2020-10-09T12:00

It’s World Mental Health Day on October 10th.  Much has been talked ...

Getting A Head Start On Digitalisation from 2020-10-08T12:00

As a company providing end-to-end mobile device lifecycle management, CompAsia sees greater opportunities in further enhancing their services and ...

Your Alternative Safety Pass from 2020-10-07T12:00

With the ongoing pandemic, public spaces, mass gatherings and events have becom...

Cash Installments without the Card from 2020-10-06T12:00

When we spoke to Singapore-based Split last year, they were making waves in the...

Finish Strong In 2020 from 2020-10-05T12:00

Jeevan Sahadevan, founder of LeverageLab, discusses how to utilise the last 90 ...

Nurturing Babies, From One Generation to Another from 2020-10-02T12:00

For close to 40 years, MyMAMBaby.com has been around in providing baby products.  Started by Blan Lee, she passed down the reins to the next ...

TheMonsterSchool.com from 2020-10-01T12:00

The Monster School was formed in April 2019 to focus on providing Digital Marke...

Finding A Cleaner, Maideasy from 2020-09-30T12:00

Hygiene is more important than ever in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and clea...

Music for the Community from 2020-09-29T12:00

The Rondo Production is a Penang-based social enterprise that aims to bring qua...

Failing Forward: Innovation - Trial & Error from 2020-09-28T12:00

Failing Forward features real-life stories from entrepreneurs who have failed a...

F&B Consulting During Covid from 2020-09-25T12:00

LEVELS is an experiential design studio that specialises in the ideation, desig...

Neighbours Helping Neighbours from 2020-09-24T12:00

In the past, during disasters or times of struggle, everyone in the kampung com...

Building Better Cultural Spaces from 2020-09-23T12:00

The way a space is designed can influence and impact the people who are in it. ...

Golf and Growth Post-MCO from 2020-09-22T12:00

Like most brands and companies, Deemples had to dig deep to find a way to navig...

Moving Your Loyal Offline Customers Online from 2020-09-21T12:30

With retailers big and small fighting for consumer attention and spend online, ...

Blow Dry Bar’s Blowing Up from 2020-09-21T12:00

In times of trouble, the smallest luxuries can bring us joy; so it’s no s...

Voice of SMES: Kuching In and Out from 2020-09-18T12:00

With it just being Malaysia Day, we thought we'd head East for a bit and speak ...

No Running Away From Online Sales from 2020-09-17T12:00

The BigBigPlace.com, is the biggest curated marketplace in Malaysia for outdoor...

Countering Food Waste with Compost from 2020-09-15T12:00

A shocking amount of food is wasted on a daily basis, and most of it ends up in...