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Founder and CEO of next-gen marketing services firm Entropia, Prashant Kumar joins us to discuss some ideas, concepts and theories from his new book/”Time Machine” - Made In Future, which is all about the principles and applications of marketing strategy in the new age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our friends from Shariah compliant Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing platform microLEAP talk to us about the new found demand for P2P lending, and how it's been playing an important role in MSME financing behind the scenes. We discuss tapping into this traditionally untapped pool of impact investors, how it pays off for all stakeholders, and what the next iteration of P2P financing will look like in th...

Ahead of this year’s BFM Brandfest, our panel of speakers gives us a sneak peek into the kind of hard, pressing and heated discussions expected on stage next week. Rumaizon Abdul Malik from Ideascape Consulting Group, Mohan Alagappar from GBA Corporation and Andreas Vogiatzakis from AMV Plus Advisory talk to us about the inextricable link between purpose and profit, and how finding the right balan...

Kevin Brockland from US-based seed stage venture fund Indelible Ventures joins us to discuss some of the common misconceptions regarding Venture Capital and startup investing in Malaysia, and the truths behind these myths and misconceptions. Image Credit : Photon photo | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Virtual and hybrid AGMs helped maintain healthy levels of shareholder participation amidst social distancing measures during the pandemic. However, as we move into endemicity, the question of whether virtual/hybrid AGMs are here to stay depends on a myriad of factors, including tech, transparency and shareholder democratisation. Kasturi Nathan, Head of Board Advisory Services at KPMG breaks...

The need for constant upgrades for mobile phones has created a culture of waste: consumers are spending more money than they need to, for devices that end up in the bin before they know it. This is what the Device-As-A-Service (DaaS) model hopes to address, aiming for consumers to be able to experience the latest tech while also increasing the lifespan of devices through refurbishing. Teh Chai Pen...

While ESG remains high on the agenda of APAC companies in a post-pandemic era, only a small percentage have actually developed ESG frameworks and procedures rigorous enough for the demands of today's economy. We speak to Michel Feijen, Managing Director, APAC of MetricStream, about incorporating ESG in boardroom discussions and delivering actionable insights for an effective ESG strategy. Image Cr...

Every year, shareholders globally lose $112b because the wrong CEOs are picked to lead companies. So in this, the second episode of our five-part special on Succession Planning, organisational psychologist & CEO of O-Psych Hetal Doshi talks to us about CEO myths - who they are & who they’re not, the types of biases we often see in the CEO selection process, as well as what we can do to red...

As the next generation of business owners strengthen their position in the family business, how will their actions today on key business issues such as digital and ESG help them take their business to the next level? Is it enough to follow in the footsteps of the current generation, or redefine what being a leader means to them? Loke Shu Kew, NextGen Club Lead at PwC Malaysia, provides insights in...

When a crisis hits, the way an organisation acts and communicates often determines how the crisis plays out. We speak to Sabrina Azmi from Carma Asia about the challenges in dealing with crises in a digital world, the role of data in effective crisis management, as well as how businesses can use data, during and in preparation for a crisis. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Jirsak See omnystudio.com/li...

Our friends from corporate services firm WeCorporate go back to basics with us; breaking down the steps to incorporate a legal entity in Malaysia, the cost to start and maintain a business, tax registration, licensing, and more. Image Credit: Shutterstock | LightField Studios See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this, the first of a five-part special on Succession Planning, organisational Psychologist & CEO of O-Psych Hetal Doshi talks to us about the high cost of poor succession planning and the barriers to effective execution, as well as how doing it right is imperative to business success. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Olivier Le Moal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the heart of every Smart City lies data - data to improve our lives, financial health and security. How far are we from achieving a Smart City status? And how will 5G aid in the development of Smart Cities around the world? Mohamad Rejab Sulaiman from TM One answers these questions and more on moving towards Smart and Sustainable Cities. Image Credit: Shutterstock | jamesteohart See omnystudio....

A difficult emotion like grief has the ability to severely impact an employee’s performance, and the work environment as a whole. We speak to NLP Coach and Founder of Human Equation Sheila Singam about creating a safe environment for those coping with loss, what managers and colleagues can do to support their grieving team mates, and how to manage performance and productivity issues that tag along...

It’s the dawn of a new age. Soon, we’ll all be working in a Smart Workplace, where technology enables people to work better, faster and smarter. How can you create a smart workplace at your organisation, and what are the basics needed to pave the path forward? And what role does leadership play in making this happen? CEO and co-founder of ProSpace, Steve Ong gives us all the hacks to a smart workp...

Why do some leaders intimidate, manipulate, and use fear to get what they want? Are certain personality types more susceptible to becoming bullies after they become leaders compared to others? And how do we address organisations that continue to glorify and promote high-performing leaders who bully? Organisational psychologist and CEO of O-Psych Hetal Joshi joins us to discuss bullying leaders and...

For 25 years, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has been driving Digital Investments into Malaysia, primarily through the MSC Malaysia initiative. This has led to the catalysation and growth of Malaysia's technology and ICT industry through the presence of global technology companies in Malaysia, many which are still thriving here, including Dell. MDEC's CEO Mahadhir Aziz together wi...

Zoom. Slack. WhatsApp. While technology has helped us stay connected and productive over the course of this pandemic, it has also led to unique stressors that contribute to burnout. So how can organisations reform their workplace communication policies and methods to limit the undesirable effects digital communications has had on the workforce and their work output? Victor Phang, CEO of end-to-end...

Branding. Many regard it as a buzzword rather than a bedrock. Alleena Abdullah, Brand Advisor & Coach and  Founder of Yellow Tree Malaysia, joins us to discuss why branding is foundational to effective goal and market setting, PR efforts and ongoing success - not just for international and established entities, but for microbusinesses and underserved communities such as the orang kampung...

Covid-19 has forever changed how organisations manage their workspace and human capital. We speak to Scalable Malaysia, which specialises in workplace solutions, about how decentralised employment has influenced office space management, finding the balance between productivity and wellbeing at the office, as well as how to design an effective work ecosystem, as the nation enters the endemic phase...

Do you feel safe at work? Seems like a simple question right? But while you may feel safe speaking up about what you know at work, do you feel the same revealing what you don’t know? Do you feel comfortable openly admitting mistakes, or sharing a differing view from your boss? Organisational psychologist and CEO of O-Psych Hetal Joshi joins us to discuss psychological safety in the workplace, how...

There’s a glut in unemployed graduates. Employees are leaving their jobs without a safety net in place. People are rejecting gainful employment. You can’t help but wonder, what’s going on here?   We speak to Ikhram Merican, Regional Director of professional employee organisation (PEO) Hexa Business, about pressing talent issues in the Malaysian workforce; how to create meaningful employment,...

Group CEO of Panpages Trinity, Christopher Ng, gives us some hard truths about digital media and digital marketing as we transition into the endemic phase of covid-19. Question is, can you handle the truth? Image Credit: Shutterstock | everything possible See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental Health is finally at the forefront of Corporate Malaysia. But two years into this pandemic, organizations are still struggling to identify and implement mental health strategies that truly address, protect and empower their workforce. Organisational psychologist and CEO of O-Psych Hetal Doshi joins us to discuss the 9 reasons why these strategies aren’t working, and how to fix them. Image C...

With a new year, comes new KPIs. And in the next few weeks, many organisations will be focusing their efforts on just that - designing KPIs to drive greater impact and achievement in the workplace. Claudia Cadena from Thread Advisory talks to us about how to contextualise the performance planning process, and some best practises to drive an effective framework for success in your organisation in 2...