The flagship entrepreneurship show on BFM, featuring personal business stories from early stage start-ups, all the way to billionaire octogenarians in Malaysia and abroad. Notable guests include Martin Cooper (father of the mobile phone), Julian Assange (founder of WikiLeaks), Ralph Henry Baer (father of video games), Tony Buzan (Mindmap Guru), Isaac Tigrett (Hard Rock Cafe founder), Robert Kiyosaki (Financial Guru), Nick Vujicic (motivational speaker) and more. Tap into this valuable resour ...
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Challenging Everything is a podcast with truth seeker Alan Kay who's on a independent mission to challenge everything he's been taught, told and personally learning. Subscribe today to hear his, developing story.
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Follow one church's journey as they depart from modern church growth trends and reinvent themselves by equipping everyday Christians to live out their faith in real life. Find episodes and show notes at www.dereksanford.com/reinventingchurch
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Follow Duinn's journey as we grow as a community. Learn from the mistakes made and milestones achieved. This podcast is intended for entrepreneurs interested in learning about the do's and dont's in starting a business.
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36: From GROWTH to DEPTH | Lessons from the eurythmics | Mindmapping Job Descriptions | A Team Development Tool.
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1:02:06In this episode, Derek and Danielle, along with Pastor Sarah Burtt and the Clarity House team, tackle the shift from growth to depth. They unpack how to design discipleship environments that form people, not just fill rooms, share a behind-the-scenes look at mind-mapping job descriptions, and introduce four simple practices any leader can use to de…
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Satu Creative: From Creative Agency to Empowering Entrepreneurs
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32:23Satu Creative operates as a 7-figure social enterprise, but you won't find them on an official accreditation list. After evolving from a creative agency, the firm now focuses on capacity building; running workshops and accelerators for entrepreneurs, but also corporates. Founder and CEO Azuar Zainuddin joins us to share his unique hybrid business m…
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Can animals help humans heal? Rajagopal Yagambram, Founder of Planet Zoo Malaysia, believes they can. After nearly two decades in agrotourism, he’s built a one-of-a-kind animal behaviour centre where petting a rabbit isn’t just fun… it’s therapy. He shares how Planet Zoo blends business, education, and empathy to turn animal encounters into wellnes…
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How This Tech Startup Is Powering Climate Resilience
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29:24Punita Nook Naidu, Co-Founder of H2O DataTech, shares how the Malaysian climate-tech company is turning complex climate and water data into actionable intelligence for governments, businesses, and regulators.Through its platform Airnomik, H2O DataTech helps organisations assess site-specific environmental risks, from floods and droughts to water qu…
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Sol's Vision to Break Stigmas Around Menopause
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30:46Grace Oh, Founder of Sol Menopause, Asia’s medically reviewed menopause app, shares how her platform is changing the way women manage midlife health at home, at work, and beyond. Designed to be both evidence-based and community-driven, Sol aims to break the stigma around menopause by providing women with trustworthy guidance, holistic support, and …
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The RM250K ECF Bet on an On-Demand Cleaning App
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23:19The on-demand home services space is notoriously difficult, with high-profile failures like Kaodim. So why is Tim Goi, a founder of a traditional B2B cleaning company, now entering the fray with his new app, Okay Tasks? Tim Goi joins us to discuss: * The strategic pivot from a B2B service to a B2C tech platform. * How Okay Tasks plans to succeed wh…
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Women’s Wellness Festival 2.0 – Building Malaysia’s Wellness Movement
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24:57Wellness, it’s a word we hear constantly these days. But for many women, particularly in Malaysia, it’s more than a buzzword. It’s a balancing act between work, family, identity, and the pursuit of something deeper, connection and purpose. Earlier this year, a small idea built on friendship, shared passion, and a mission to help women Connect, Rech…
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Can 96 Years of Heritage "Make Teh Tarik Great Again"?
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40:31With the bold claim of "Making Teh Tarik Great Again", this new F&B brand is on a mission to elevate Malaysia's unofficial national drink. But this is no ordinary startup, it's built on a 96-year family legacy in the B2B tea supply business. Founder Koh Peng Chye joins us to share his story. He explains why he expanded from his family's established…
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35: From CUSTOMER SERVICE to COACHING | Two truths and a truth | Brainstorm Buddies | Tool: Turning Complaints into Clarity
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1:06:58In this episode of Reinventing Church, Derek Sanford talks with Stephen Hay about how churches can shift from customer service to coaching, from keeping people happy to helping them grow. Learn how to spot consumer Christianity, create feedback-rich coaching cultures, and lead with courage instead of comfort. Plus, behind-the-scenes updates on Grac…
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70-Year-Old Wah Chan: From "Half a Shop" to 55 Outlets
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40:57For 70 years, Wah Chan has been a Malaysian household name in jewelry. Now, with the third generation stepping in, the brand is navigating a major "reinvention". How does a 70-year-old legacy brand adapt to the modern market while staying true to its roots? Executive Director Amanda Koo joins us to share her unique story. A computer scientist who f…
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How This Former Pharmacist is Making Side Gigs Lucrative
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30:25Today’s story is about reinvention and what it really takes to build something completely new when the odds aren’t really in your favour. Kristy Ting, Founder of Side Gig Accelerator, realised her savings and EPF weren’t going to be enough for the life she wanted for her family. She took a leap from dispensing prescriptions to designing sales funne…
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Could a subscription model for outpatient care, like "Netflix for healthcare", be sustainable? FEV3R is betting it can. For a fixed monthly fee, the health tech company offers unlimited virtual consultations, medication delivery, and 24/7 doctor access. Co-Founder and CEO Adlan Hercus joins us to share the story behind his "round two" startup. He d…
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ASEAN Tech Needs 15 Year VC Cycles, Not 10?
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42:54Why is this Silicon Valley VC bullish on Southeast Asian tech companies, despite faltering IPOs, blowups, and a scarcity of exits? Launched in 2024, Raisewell Ventures has raised over $35 million to invest in AI, climate, and manufacturing tech, with a longer term aim to cross-pollinate between Silicon Valley and Southeast Asia. With 14 deals alrea…
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Xendit: From Failed Bitcoin Startup To Raising Over $500M
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40:54After a dramatic pivot from a failed Bitcoin startup at Y Combinator, Xendit has since raised over US$500 million since 2015, growing into a payments unicorn. Founder and CEO Moses Lo joins us to share his 10-year journey, detailing their "simplicity, speed, and service" competitive edge, their expansion into a financing business, and the lessons l…
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Ep 34: From ASSIMILATION to ACTIVATION with Scott Michel
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1:02:21Instead of plugging people into roles, call them into purpose.By Derek Stanford
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Coda: From ‘App Tax’ Avoidance to Processing ~$2B Yearly
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33:54What started as a way for game publishers to escape the ‘app tax’ has evolved into a global monetisation and distribution platform. Fresh from acquiring its European counterpart Recharge, Coda now processes nearly $2 billion in commerce annually. CEO Shane Happach, the company's first non-founder CEO, joins us to discuss this new chapter. He shares…
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So You Think Your Food Product Is Premium?
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27:32The packaged food and beverage space is overflowing with brands claiming to be “natural”, “premium” or “healthy”, but few survive beyond the packaging. Alvin Andrew, the self-proclaimed King of Processed Foods, reveals why most founders shouldn’t even be in the game, the truth about what makes a product scalable, and how to build something that act…
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From Copper Cables to Data Centres Powering AI
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36:38Data centres are no longer just information warehouses; they are high-density hubs, or ‘airports for internet traffic’, and the demand for power is exploding from 6 kilowatts a rack to over 150. Wong Weng Yew, a 20-year industry veteran and the founder of Open DC, joins us to share his journey. He explains his pivot from a traditional ISP to buildi…
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Running a transport company in Malaysia is no small feat, especially with rising fuel costs and the challenge of keeping track of dozens of drivers and vehicles. Ginderpal Singh Harnek Singh, Managing Director of Shaziman Transport, shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he keeps his fleet running efficiently, and how tools like PETRONAS SmartPay …
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Why StashAway's Shariah Portfolio Took 7 Years to Build
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41:16With the recent launch of its direct ETF Explorer and a long-awaited Shariah Global Portfolio, is digital wealth manager StashAway signaling a major evolution in its business model? Malaysia Country Manager Wong Wai Ken joins us to share the story behind this new chapter. We discuss: The self-disruptive expansion to a transaction model for their ne…
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33: From ATTENDANCE to APPRENTICESHIP | This vs That | On-Staff Mentorship | And Taking on the Keyboard Warriors
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57:50From Northern Lights and “read-minds-vs-fly” debates to deep reflections on what truly counts in ministry, Derek and Danielle explore how churches can move from attendance to apprenticeship. Dave Rhodes redefines success, and guest Jeremy Adelman shows how an old Minneapolis church found new life by focusing on training disciples who multiply. Perf…
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IGL Coatings: Why a 19% Tariff Is Better Than Uncertainty
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35:33Marking its 10th anniversary, IGL Coatings has grown into an eight-figure business exporting its surface protection solutions to 50 markets. But this milestone comes at a challenging time, with new US tariffs impacting its largest market. Founder and CEO Keong Chun Chieh joins us to reflect on his 10-year journey. He discusses the on-the-ground rea…
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Roboshop: The Malaysian Startup Teaching Kids to Build Robots
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31:53We sit down with Shaerfatwa Intannadwah, Founder and Managing Director of Roboshop Technologies, to explore how a small series of robotics workshops has grown into a full-fledged EdTech ecosystem aiming to shape Malaysia’s next generation of tech talent. Since its founding in 2019, Roboshop has been helping teachers and students not just adopt tech…
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Can Quality Still Win in Construction? ALUMASTER Thinks So
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26:46William Koh, CEO and Managing Director of ALUMASTER, joins us to explore how a Sarawak-based aluminium solutions provider grew from a small local operation into one of East Malaysia’s most trusted names in high-quality windows, doors, and façade systems. In an industry defined by tight margins, rising costs, and competition, ALUMASTER’s story is on…
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The NASA Scientist & Wall Street Trader Behind NanoSkunkWorkX
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44:05How does a former NASA scientist team up with a former Wall Street trader to build a deep tech company that manipulates atoms without a multi-million-dollar clean room? For NanoSkunkWorkX (nSWX), it’s about breaking the rules of nanotechnology. Co-founders Dr. Amani Salim and Iqbal Shamsul join us to share their incredible journey. They discuss the…
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32: From TEACHING to TRAINING | Falling into Autumn | This week at Grace | And how to have difficult conversations - yay!
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58:28Most churches are great at teaching but weak at training. In Episode 32 of Reinventing Church, Derek and Danielle kick off with fall vibes in Erie, then dive into Dave Rhodes on building training centers. Derek sits down with Pastor Mark Canada of Parkway Bible to talk about shifting from passive content delivery to active, experiential discipleshi…
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A Glimpse of the Future? Lessons from China for Malaysia
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39:15What can Malaysian entrepreneurs and policymakers learn from one of the world's most advanced digital economies? Two of our own, Michele Chai of Kintry and Sasibai Kimis of Earth Heir, recently returned from a UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) eTradeforWomen Study Tour to China, getting an inside look at giants like Alibaba, JD Logistics, and Tence…
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How Ambitionz Is Turning Gamers Into Creators?
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31:10Cipher is an AI engine built by Ambitionz, a bootstrapped gaming software company led by Pavel Bains, that helps creators and studios design, build, and monetise games faster than ever. Unlike general AI models, Cipher “thinks like a game developer” — understanding the nuances of gameplay, asset optimization, and monetization, while empowering crea…
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A Founder’s Take on Budget 2026: AI, Costs & The Road Ahead
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31:27As Malaysia digests the announcements from Budget 2026, how are entrepreneurs and startup founders viewing the road ahead? Beyond the headline numbers, what are the real-world implications for costs, growth, and strategy in the coming year? Seasoned entrepreneur and investor Yeoh Chen Chow, of 1% Advisory & Coaching, joins us to provide a founder's…
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Can gig work be both flexible and fair? TROOPERS thinks so. With 400,000 verified users and RM50 million in worker earnings, the platform is redefining what it means to take on part-time and flexible jobs in Malaysia. Co-Founder and CEO Joshua Tan, and COO Craig Goonting explain how TROOPERS built trust with workers through zero commission fees, fr…
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From a humble roadside stall to five thriving outlets in just three years, Mokky’s Pizza is rewriting the rules of Malaysia’s billion-ringgit pizza industry. Built on authenticity, consistency, and a sense of community, the brand has turned customers into advocates and grown into a serious contender against giants like Pizza Hut and Domino’s. Umar …
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31: From STAFF DRIVEN to LEADER MULTIPLYING | Have we gone too far? | Tapping the Untapped | 10 Recruitment Barriers
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GTS: From Local Beginnings to Regional Expansion
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Seek Sophie: Travel with Purpose, Adventure with Heart
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The "Temp Project" That Became a 14-Year Pastry Business
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Scooping Up Success with Paolo Paolo Gelato
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31:22From fashion editor to gelato entrepreneur, Miranda Yeoh has built Paolo Paolo Gelato (PPG) into a premium artisanal brand that’s crossed the seven-figure mark, hit profitability within its first year, and attracted collaborations with global names like Nespresso. With three stores open and a fourth on the way, PPG is now navigating the tricky “in-…
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Why MalaysiaKini’s Co-Founder is Now Betting on AI
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33:30Backed by 500 Global, AI startup Awatar Innovations is on a mission to build the next generation of agentic chatbots. But what does it really take to build a deep tech company in Malaysia's burgeoning but challenging AI landscape? The co-founding trio. Premesh Chandran, Eshwaren M, and Razlan Rizal, join us to share their story. They discuss their …
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30: From COMPLEXITY to CLARITY | Must see TV| It’s Christmas time in the city | Livin on a prayer
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How The “Burnt Banksy” Is Making Web3 Invisible?
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20:42XION is a Web3 “invisible” trust protocol designed to remove the barriers that keep everyday users from adopting blockchain. Founded by Anthony “Burnt Banksy” Anzalone, the platform aims to eliminate the need for wallets, seed phrases, and gas fees for people and SMEs to transact and verify value as easily as sending an email. With features like US…
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How Webull Is Aiming To Break Barriers In Retail Investing
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22:44Launched in 2024, Webull Malaysia is a licensed digital broker regulated by the Securities Commission, offering access to Bursa Securities, Bursa Derivatives, and U.S. markets through its app. With low fees, real-time data, and a user-friendly interface, the platform aims to make investing more transparent and accessible to Malaysians. Kenneth Chan…
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Bringing AWS-like Flexibility to Inventory Storage?
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22:52Self-storage is no longer just for de-cluttering your home. For Singapore-based Work+Store, it has become a flexible operational hub for SMEs and e-commerce retailers, offering everything from packing stations and last-mile support to specialised wine storage. CEO Danny Wong joins us to share their journey of building a modern self-storage business…
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Bomb Battle: From Paint Bombs to a Multi-Entertainment Hub
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24:05What began as a single attraction built around paint bombs has since exploded into one of Malaysia’s most dynamic entertainment experiences. Bomb Battle, licensed by Mission Group, has evolved from an interactive escape room concept into a full-fledged multi-entertainment hub, drawing in families, young adults, and corporate groups with experiences…
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Reimagining Intralogistics: XSQUARE’s Playbook for Smart Warehousing
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20:35Jens Bohnwagner, CEO at XSQUARE Technologies, leads a Singapore-based startup that simplifies warehouse operations with in-house automation software solutions. Founded in 2019 with backing from the Goldbell Group, a mobility and industrial solutions provider, XSQUARE set out to deliver practical value in real-world warehouses. Since then, the compa…
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29:From SUNDAY to EVERYDAY | the most accurate personality test of all, becoming Influencers, and empowering team members with a 1:3:1 Tool
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Risk 1st, Revenue 2nd: microLEAP’s Winning P2P Play?
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34:29Since 2019, P2P financing platform microLEAP has dispersed over RM420 million while maintaining a claimed industry-low default rate of 0.36%. We dive into how this ex-banker built this profitable fintech by focusing on risk first and revenue second. Founder and CEO Tunku Danny joins us to share his journey from a stable banking career to starting m…
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When you think of Malaysia’s favourite herbal drinks like mata kucing, lin chee kang, or sea coconut longan, chances are you picture them at a pasar malam or in a traditional kopitiam. But a new brand is giving these classics a fresh stage. Lin Chee King is bringing heritage recipes into a modern kiosk format, with bold branding and a vision to mak…
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Timothy Tiah on SST, Closing Outlets & Creator CEOs
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38:02Eighteen months after our last chat, Colony's CEO Timothy Tiah is back with a story of wins, setbacks, and strategic pivots. From navigating new SST and electricity tariff hikes to making the tough call to close a RM5 million venue, what does it take to lead a premium co-working brand in today's challenging market? Timothy joins us to share an upda…
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Hygr: From a RM1.5k Side Hustle to Bootstrapped 8-Figure Brand
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40:50What started as a RM1,500 side hustle during the pandemic has exploded into Hygr, an eight-figure beauty and personal care brand. After a viral TikTok video catapulted them into the spotlight, how did two former lawyers turn their DIY project into a full-fledged business with its own GMP-certified factory? Co-founders Ivor Lim and Chew Hoi Meng joi…
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AI + Peers: How Tupai Is Tackling Malaysia's Math Problem
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39:41With an alarming 80% math failure rate plaguing some schools, Malaysia faces a critical educational challenge. EdTech startup Tupai is on a mission to solve this, not just with an AI-powered tutor, but with a unique peer-to-peer learning community that is already delivering results. Co-founders Edmond Yap and Andre Sequerah join us to share their j…
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28: Season 3 Launch! | Cruel Summer | Shifting 11 Gears | Behind the curtain at Grace | Tips and Tools and we tango with The Terminator…but WE’LL be back.
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