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COOX is a new cloud kitchen brand aiming to revolutionise the regional F&B industry, combining a network of quality kitchen space across prime locations, with technology and innovative solutions well-suited to businesses of all sizes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 businesses that are started out of passion. What started as a way to teach a child about responsibility, turned into a small business that for a while generated a decent income - now the struggle is to stay afloat. We catch up with the founder of Betta...

Sometimes, staying healthy seems very daunting. Especially in the pandemic, with gyms closed and outdoor exercise limited, people are looking for easy and accessible forms of maintaining their health. Andrew Poh, founder of HiBlendr, resolved this exact issue for himself by starting a portable blender business from his university bedroom, and discusses his surprise venture into entrepreneurship as...

It’s written on their website that companies can now “Work smart with HAUZ and monitor your entire remote workforce from anywhere at anytime!” HAUZ is an online platform that helps organisations streamline their workforce management process and as well as monitor their employees. Shah Fariq Aizal Sha Ghazni and Diyan Ho, the co-founders, discuss the potential Hauz has in workplac...

Businesses are struggling with the various forms of movement control that’s happened and the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on their industries. Many companies have folded up and many continue to struggle. Some entrepreneurs even wonder when it will all end. At a time like this, what you focus on can be the determining factor whether your business will survive and thrive or fol...

Since the pandemic, the Internet has become more crucial and vital as many switched to online platforms to keep their businesses running. With 5G rolling out, eSims will be key in making it available to the public. Fredric Liljestrom, CEO of 10T Tech, shares his insights into this and their efforts in making this possible. Image Credit: SergeyBitos | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Dorothy Scents was founded by Nicole Rodrigues with hopes of providing customers with memorable scents, as she drew inspiration from the past memories that were irrevocably linked with her paternal and maternal grandmothers, both named Dorothy. She talks about her belief that the sense of smell is very closely linked with memories, as well as her hopes and aspirations for her business. Image Credi...

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 of healthy food outlet Agrain, discusses their healthy approach to both food and charity. Image Credit: KucherAV | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 would look like and the challenges that come along with it. Image Credit: Milestone Events & Conference | Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Pivot! Pivot! Pivot! (like Ross Gellar did), it may not be so clear to others (read: Rachel and Chandler). We discuss the tricky art of pivoting, and how it can sometimes be a lengthy and complex but nonetheless essential process, with Mohandeep Si...

South East Asia has one of the highest motorcycle ownerships worldwide with at least 220 million motorcycle owners. However, the availability of reliable and stable Electric Motorcycle charging stations is scarce. Kray Chong, the co-founder of Emergence Innovative is pioneering the movement to make charging stations for electric motorcycles more widely available in South East Asia. He speaks on hi...

With the ever-increasing digitisation efforts amid the pandemic, many companies are bulking up their marketing campaigns to build an online presence and secure their footing in the market. OpenMinds wants to up the ante by giving customers an extra edge to their campaigns by creating a holistic and sustainable approach to help clients discover new opportunities, optimise performance and meet busin...

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 technology that has truly risen to stardom is the QR code. Edward Senju, regional CEO of Japanese business card management market, Sansan, discusses how the QR code gave the company a new life in the pandemic with the rise of virtual business cards. Image...

Homa is a platform that sells building and home improvement products with sustainability as the goal. Being the pioneers in reducing, reusing and repurposing overstock materials, they strive to ensure the comfort and happiness of homeowners. Pennie Lim, CEO of Homa, speaks on why she started Homa, the challenges that she faces and her aspirations for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

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 mortar F&B venture with whatever savings he had left. He was going to wow KL with his secret weapon - fresh and silky homemade Ricotta cheese. And he did this just before a full lockdown, which stripped him of all the success he experienced in...

Quadby is an app that brings university students together and endorsed by the Ministry of Education. With a sole purpose to assist students in navigating and discovering their university life with just a tap, it aims to be the essential app for South-East Asia students by 2025. Hubert Lee, CEO of Quadby, shares the journey of starting Quadby, its relevance during the pandemic and his aspirations....

Forest Interactive Foundation establishes and upholds empowered communities and sustainable environments, including our own people and the world’s future innovators in tech. Since 2017, they have been a UN Global Compact member, demonstrating their commitment to Future Innovators, People, and The Community & Environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 through the pandemic, and how they’re passionate about educating consumers about the wonders of Malaysian wild-caught seafood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 through the pandemic, and how they’re passionate about educating consumers about the wonders of Malaysian wild-caught seafood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 doing business online have slowly become outdated. We speak to Chan Kee Siak, the Founder & CEO of Exabytes Network, on tackling this issue alongside with creating a seamless shopping experience for customers online and how he navigates through it....

Rebecca Jo-Rushdy is Malaysia's first and only Gold certified KonMari® consultant. After experiencing life-changing results, she founded Spark Joy & Flow, to help fellow Malaysians apply the fundamentals of the KonMari Method beyond just our homes - to create a foundational system that supports productivity, efficiency and growth at work. We discuss the benefits of decluttering, the result...

Aspire was established in 2018 with the intention of delivering world-class personal training and physical therapy services to their clients. They believe that striving for good health should be a meaningful journey that is driven by purpose. We check in with Alex to find out how business is during a pandemic, and how to stay mentally positive during these difficult times. See omnystudio.com/liste...

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 managed to bring a Medical Grade portable ECG system into Malaysia - which could save some Malaysians having to go through the uncomfortable situation of going to the hospital. How did they do it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

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 Theme Parks, chimes in on how the theme parks and the attractions industry in general have been affected by the recurring lockdowns and ever-changing regulations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Premium+ is a new player in the Malaysian glove manufacturing sector. They’ve recently started shipping gloves to countries in Europe, U.S., and the Middle East - a mean feat considering the company was in the business of providing security surveillance solutions until just last year. We discuss their spontaneous pivot into nitrile and latex examination-grade gloves, what’s unde...