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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Jan 25, 2021 • 25min
Levelling Up EdTech
Being a student right now is tough. Your school life has been upended, you don’t get to see your friends in person, and your education hangs on the strength of your WiFi connection. So how do you find the motivation to study in these times? Gamification has a big part to play, and speaking about that is Stanley Han, CEO & cofounder of KooBits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 22, 2021 • 21min
Putting The Soul Into Soy
Soy sauce is a staple ingredient in many Asian countries. You can go to any Asian household or kitchen and you’ll definitely find soy sauce there. Adding into the soy sauce food culture is Shirley Chia, through her own artisan soy sauce, Mu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 21, 2021 • 23min
PG Mall Goes For Gold
Despite it being a fairly new player in the industry, PG Mall saw an impressive revenue growth in its initial startup years, and true enough, within just a short span of 3 years since its establishment, it has won over a substantial market share to compete on level ground with bigger and long-established players, which are mostly foreign-owned online marketplaces within the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 21, 2021 • 23min
PG Mall Goes For Gold
Despite it being a fairly new player in the industry, PG Mall saw an impressive revenue growth in its initial startup years, and true enough, within just a short span of 3 years since its establishment, it has won over a substantial market share to compete on level ground with bigger and long-established players, which are mostly foreign-owned online marketplaces within the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 19, 2021 • 21min
It’s Not Just Gas, It’s An App That Helps
BeliGas Malaysia was born amidst the pandemic to help those in the Klang Valley with a long-standing problem - the ordering and delivery of cooking gas tanks. Via its app, BeliGas aims to disrupt the traditional LPG cylinder delivery market, and support marginalised communities by hiring unemployed riders from the B40 group, as well as ex-convicts. We speak to founder Suthan Mookaiah about the startup’s aggressive growth, building a pandemic-resistant business model, and plans for when we no longer need gas tanks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 19, 2021 • 21min
It’s Not Just Gas, It’s An App That Helps
BeliGas Malaysia was born amidst the pandemic to help those in the Klang Valley with a long-standing problem - the ordering and delivery of cooking gas tanks. Via its app, BeliGas aims to disrupt the traditional LPG cylinder delivery market, and support marginalised communities by hiring unemployed riders from the B40 group, as well as ex-convicts. We speak to founder Suthan Mookaiah about the startup’s aggressive growth, building a pandemic-resistant business model, and plans for when we no longer need gas tanks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 19, 2021 • 24min
Crowdsourcing Healthy Greens
Urban farming is on the rise thanks to increased social awareness and a need for healthy living. Pasarkita leverages the rise in “garden vegetables'' by sourcing, buying, and delivering fresh, pesticide-free greens to monthly subscribers. We speak to Hanizar Mohd Shaari, founder of Pasarkita, about the logistics, challenges, and expansion plans of his relatively new crowdsourcing and delivery platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2021 • 21min
A Different Angle For Brand Campaigns
COVID-19 has proven more than ever that a brand’s online presence is just as important as their offline presence, and that creativity and innovation are key to ensuring you get your brand name out there in a safe and fun environment. Jason Ang, founder & managing director of Fotobox Co., discusses the digitalisation and gamification of marketing campaigns and their digital arm, Conten.T. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2021 • 21min
A Different Angle For Brand Campaigns
COVID-19 has proven more than ever that a brand’s online presence is just as important as their offline presence, and that creativity and innovation are key to ensuring you get your brand name out there in a safe and fun environment. Jason Ang, founder & managing director of Fotobox Co., discusses the digitalisation and gamification of marketing campaigns and their digital arm, Conten.T. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2021 • 22min
As Smooth As Butter
Kamilia Abdullah churns a gluten free, diet and diabetic friendly peanut butter spreads. She shares her journey in building up her brand, The Jaw Kisser, and how she operates her artisanal peanut butter business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
