

Open For Business
BFM Media
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 resource of shared experiences for the SME industry, which also touches on news, issues and trends affecting the business community and beyond.
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May 25, 2021 • 18min
For the Love of Pets
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, her 3yo venture, also channels a portion of its earnings to taking care of strays in need. We speak to Yee Won about running an ethical pet store, the challenges of the pandemic, and expanding her business in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 2021 • 25min
Strategic Cost Reduction with GoKudos
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 and 12% on internal communication. But just how did they come up with these figures, and how exactly does the platform reduce redundancies and wastages in operations? We speak with the founder of 6Biz Group, Dato Vimmy Yap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 2021 • 25min
From Presidents Back To The Fishing Village
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 photograph is the pause button on life. We speak to Zung, who is also dubbed as the ‘Ninja Photographer’ of The Photoz on his journey on being a well-renowned photographer, how he became Tony Robbin’s personal photographer and his current new venture, The Ninja Private Kitchen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 2021 • 17min
The Digital Landlord
Recently, local fintech company Blue Duck Tech Sdn. Bhd. officially launched its very own fully digital tenancy operating system for businesses, T+. The solution was introduced at the end of a tumultuous year for Malaysia economically, as it aims to revolutionise tenancy operations in the real estate industry. T+ looks to shift the entire backend process of tenancy management to a digital format, making for a more affordable, streamlined routine with far more efficient means of managing tenants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 2021 • 17min
The Digital Landlord
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May 19, 2021 • 23min
MODEN KOL Leading The Charge
With social media, we’ve all been given platforms where we can share information, suggestions, and recommendations. But how can we utilise these platforms to become key opinion leaders, and what role do KOLs play in today’s ultra-connected society? Founder & CEO of MODEN KOL, Jerry Hang, discusses the idea of the KOL academy, the difference between KOLs and influencers, and why age and appearance don’t matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2021 • 23min
MODEN KOL Leading The Charge
With social media, we’ve all been given platforms where we can share information, suggestions, and recommendations. But how can we utilise these platforms to become key opinion leaders, and what role do KOLs play in today’s ultra-connected society? Founder & CEO of MODEN KOL, Jerry Hang, discusses the idea of the KOL academy, the difference between KOLs and influencers, and why age and appearance don’t matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2021 • 22min
Gamifying Maths and Science
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 is declining with every generation. Ai Tech House, in collaboration with Soro Touch in Japan, plans to change the approach to maths by gamifying the way kids learn. We speak to founder and Malaysian “human calculator” West Wong about constructing a system in tandem with the school syllabus, navigating the pandemic and the need more uninterrupted education, as well as using Artificial Intelligence to customize the way children learn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2021 • 32min
Deep-Tech HR (R)Evolution
Darwinbox has big plans for its latest round of funding, led by Salesforce Ventures. The enterprise HR technology platform, which grew 300% after its last funding round in 2019, observed a surge in adoption during the pandemic and is now gunning for further growth. We speak with Darwinbox Co-Founder Rohit Chennamaneni about their recent fundraise streak, how they caught the attention of Salesforce Ventures, and their gameplan to become the market leader in the Human Capital Management space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2021 • 22min
Walking In A New Direction
When pandemic lockdown restrictions were imposed, the sports industry took a massive hit, especially in the mass market sector. For Benjamin Yeow, the CEO of sports technology provider CheckPointSpot, it was imperative that they find another way. He discusses the impact of the pandemic on mass sporting events, the new direction CheckPointSpot is heading in, and their massive virtual steps-counting event dedicated to fighting corruption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


