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Gecko Digital is a leading international multimedia provider, offering the highest quality HD 360° virtual reality, promotional videography, commercial still photography and creative content developed for sophisticated web-based marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is all about transitions and changes; Fallon Jacob not only understands how change can be good in terms of taking traditional products and modernising them, but also how to embrace change as she left her 9-5 in the pursuit of entrepreneurship. She discusses creating Jacob’s Corner Achar, how the business was affected by the pandemic, and her plans for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After being in business for a couple of years, Yoodo is gearing up to take on the local telco market in a big way. But with so many other big players dominating the scene, what does the “new kid” have planned to make a mark in the industry? We speak to Chow Tuck Mun, Head of Yoodo, to understand the brand’s growth strategy, their challenges in the local market, and why they think modular plans are the way of the future.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a startup sickness, and it doesn’t discriminate. Or does it? We speak with Founder and CEO of Kiddocare Nadira Yusoff about the dangers of micromanaging, not just in the workplace but in all aspects of life and entrepreneurship, plus how to learn to let go. Click here for more episodes of Failing Forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In many ways, the pandemic has force-fed the workforce the idea of flexible working, with many now not wanting to return to pre-pandemic arrangements. From a business perspective, the pandemic may have also lessened the appeal of traditional, long-term leases for office occupiers; companies may now be looking for ways to reduce spending and the last thing they will want to do is commit to a 10-year lease. This is why Arcc Spaces, a flexible workplace provider with centres across Asia, is bullish about what comes next - for the workforce, for the office, and creative workspace providers like themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At any time, there are around 12,900 trillion litres of water contained in the air all over the world. Condensing water from humidity in the air produces zero waste, and whilst getting a stable clean water supply without interruption is getting harder and harder nowadays, Rivil introduces technology that might just help us to solve some of our water woes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that flexibility and learning how to go with the flow are key skills in business and in life. For Tiffany Yow, taking The Flow Studio’s yoga and pilates classes online were key to keeping this fitness business afloat - she discusses how the company handled the pivot, their adherence to going above and beyond SOPs, and her dreams for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 70% of the Earth is made up of water, however,  many parts of the world suffer from water poverty. H2Go is a water tech company that believes everyone should have access to clean and safe drinking water, anytime, anywhere. As World Water Day is fast approaching, we speak to CEO, Dr Rajiv Bhanot on how he developed his technology, the challenges he faced while running his company and ways consumers may purchase his world-changing products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SyNaPseCloud is a data analytics startup that measures mind, brain, and body to help you attain peak performance. Theva Nithy, Specialist Generalist shares how gymnast Sarina Sundara Rajah got involved, their leveraging of IR4.0 technologies, and how Malaysians can benefit from utilising cloud AI and big data analytics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belalang Inovasi are helping to turn dull, boring buildings and concrete pillars into something of beauty. They grow plants and grass on the side of buildings without the use of soil. Joining us to tell us more about how we can bring ecology back into our cities will be Dong Quiwan. If you'd like to know more about what they do, head over to their Instagram page at: @belalanginovasiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.