The Asian Mavericks

What does it actually take to go from having a tough childhood— to leading the largest wealth management team by asset size in Malaysia? In this episode, we sit down with Terrence Pong, Managing Partner of iFAST Global Markets in Johor Bahru, for a conversation that is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring. Terrence didn't come from money. He didn't have connections, a head start, or a comfortable cus...

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This week I spoke with the CEO of Sun Bus Tech, Ms Shyan Phang. Listen to understand her journey from working in a high-paying corporate job in Singapore to coming back unexpectedly to help out in the family business only to be left without a job within a few years. Yet, life works in mysterious way, and now Shyan is on a mission to rebuild her family legacy, going through the journey her father o...

It was a privilege to have such a candid chat with the CEO of Toyoplas Manufacuturing, Mdm Stacey Lim. She shared so honestly of the struggles and expectations she faced as a 2nd-gen entrepreneur. How the stress led her into depression and how she was able to overcome that, to find peace within herself and create a better relationship between her work, family and herself. Connect With Me / Newslet...

Often, we think of successful entrepreneurs as having to be loud and flamboyant. But Eunice is the perfect example of the modern lady boss! A strong, ambitious woman who is quiet yet confident, driven yet humble.

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This week, we chatted with the Founder of InvestingNote, Shanison Lin. Shanison left a comfortable job to pursue a life of startup alone. He fought through multiple setbacks to finally create the largest investment community platform in Singapore. He explained why he believed it is better to try but fail, then to never try at all.

This week, we chatted with the CEO of Sassuer REIT, Ms. Cecilia Tan. Sassuer REIT is listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange and has quite a unique focus on Outlet malls' Assets. It currently manages 4 outlet properties in China operated by its sponsor, Sasseur Group, which is the largest outlet mall operator in China. Value Invest Asia provides independent research on listed companies across A...

This week, I got the opportunity to speak to the CEO of AIMS APAC REIT, Mr. Russell Ng. The REIT is listed on the Singapore stock exchange and focuses in Industrial & logistic properties in Singapore and Australia. I sat down with Russell to understand not just more about the REIT but also about his own journey to the top job in AIMS APAC REIT. Start your FREE online investment course here: ht...

This week, we are chatting with Chin Sau Yong. Sau Yong is a business and life coach. He is most well-known for his online sharing on Linkedin through his page "Chasing Horizons". Get More Value Invest Asia: • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/valueinvestasia • Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valueinvestasia • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valueinvestasia • Podcast...

Alvin Poh is the co-founder of Vodien Internet Solution, the largest web hosting company in Singapore before it was acquired for $30 million. Alvin went on to start another cloud-hosting company, CLDY and is also a successful business coach through his strategy, Super Scaling. This is his story. Search "The Asian Mavericks" wherever you get your podcast to find the full episode. Listen to Uncut Ve...

This week, we are talking to the founder of RZE Watches, Travis Tan.  If you are an entrepreneur yourself, you would know the difficulty of starting a business. What Travis is attempting might be one step harder by not just starting a business but one that relies heavily on a brand. And When we think about brands with true brand value, maybe you can only think of a few at the top of your head. Thi...

Jerry caught the business bug early in his life. With his creative approach to life, he built his way into disrupting a very traditional industry, tuition. However, the road has not been easy. Join us as we sit down with Jerry to reflect back on his struggles, successes and transformation. View and listen to the uncut full version by joining our Premium Club: https://valueinvestasia.com/club/prais...

Henry Yong worked his way up in the oil palm industry in Malaysia. And when he saw an opportunity to take control of one of the key palm oil processing companies, he took his chances and never looked back. On the surface, his career might seem like a risky journey, but Henry actually takes a very systematic approach in life and his career. That is how he climbed all the way to the top, step by ste...

This is an exclusive interview with one of the most prominent businessmen in Malaysia, Tan Sri Dr. Lim Wee Chai. Tan Sri Dr. Lim is the co-founder of Top Glove Corporation, the largest glove manufacturer in the world. We sat down with him to understand how he started Top Glove from just a small factory and grew it into a business that produced more than 60 billion gloves a year. Top Glove Corporat...

Dr. David Kuo is the key driving force behind the growth of The Motley Fool Singapore. Personally, he was my ex-boss and a key mentor to me. We sat down to discuss more about his childhood, how he ended up joining The Motley Fool in the UK and then brought the company to Singapore and grew it from zero. A wonderful story, and hope you guys enjoyed it. *Full transcript available to VIA Club Members...

This is our deep-dived research into the life of Tencent Holdings' Co-Founder, Pony Ma Hua Teng. This is the story of his beginning and how he grew Tencent Holdings into one of the largest technology companies in China and one of the most feared by its competitors. * * * To subscribe to our podcast, search "The Asian Mavericks" on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast or wherever you get your podcast. If...

This is an exclusive interview with Mr. Yeah Hiang Nam, CEO of ValueMax Group Limited. ValueMax Group is the largest pawn shop chain in Singapore with revenue of more than SGD200 million a year. Mr. Yeah started out as a gold trader and retailer. However, in this interview, he shared with us how at the beginning, he was able to expand his business globally into a massive gold export business. Howe...

 This is an exclusive interview with Mr. Jack Chua, CEO of APAC Realty Limited. APAC Realty is the largest property agency in Singapore, with more than 6,000 active agents in Singapore. It operates under the branding of ERA, a property agency brand with more than 30 year history in the region. Today APAC Realty is embarking on a regional expansion, opening up new agencies across the region. W...

This is an exclusive interview with Mr. Alvin Vong, CEO of EquitiesTracker Holdings Bhd. EquitiesTracker Holdings is a key financial data provider and investor educator in Malaysia. We sat down with him to understand how has the business changed over the past few decades and why has the management team decided to list the company on the Bursa Malaysia recently. Link to Transcript: https://valueinv...

This is an exclusive interview with one of the most prominent businessmen in Malaysia, Tan Sri Dr. Lim Wee Chai. Tan Sri Dr. Lim is the co-founder of Top Glove Corporation, the largest glove manufacturer in the world. We sat down with him to understand how he started Top Glove from just a small factory and grew it into a business that produced more than 60 billion gloves a year. Top Glove Corporat...

Althea is the co-founder of Gushcloud International, an influencer marketing agency. Before Gushcloud, Althea has already been a successful business leader, having founded multiple successful companies. We sat down with her to discuss where her drive and creativity come from. We also discuss some of her challenges and failures along the way. Hope you enjoy it. *Full transcript available to VIA Clu...