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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Oct 27, 2020 • 21min
Pops Malaya Keeping It Cool
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then you should know that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. However, what if there’s an alternative to satisfy your sweet cravings without risking your health? Rose Yasmin binti Abdul Karim offers a healthier alternative with Pops Malaya - an “aiskrim” brand with absolutely no added fillers, preservatives, fake flavours or food dyes. In an industry that is controlled by big brands and conglomerates, Yasmin discusses her unique contribution to the frozen dessert industry and her experience with the Alliance Bank BizSmart Challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2020 • 18min
Small Deliveries, Big Plans
Ask anyone, and they’ll say the food delivery scene is dominated by big companies like Grab and Foodpanda. Yet, Packed founder Amirrul Rasyid insists that there’s still room for more players in the market, especially when it comes to local street food. We speak to Amirrul about what sets Packed apart, how he’s planning to grow the platform, and why playing in a space dominated by giants will still yield results in the long run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2020 • 18min
Small Deliveries, Big Plans
Ask anyone, and they’ll say the food delivery scene is dominated by big companies like Grab and Foodpanda. Yet, Packed founder Amirrul Rasyid insists that there’s still room for more players in the market, especially when it comes to local street food. We speak to Amirrul about what sets Packed apart, how he’s planning to grow the platform, and why playing in a space dominated by giants will still yield results in the long run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2020 • 26min
Failing Forward: Innovation - Trial & Error (PART 2)
This is Part 2 of our Innovation - Trial & Error episode with Co-Founder of myBurgerLab Renyi Chin (Yes, we had A LOT to unpack from his colourful exploits!) where we discuss myBurgerLab’s behind-the-scenes innovations in HR, the fails in designing incentive programs for their staff and when or if RenYi plans to pull the plug on the MBL app. Click here for more episodes of Failing Forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2020 • 26min
Failing Forward Ep.10 : Innovation - Trial & Error (PART 2)
This is Part 2 of our Innovation - Trial & Error episode with Co-Founder of myBurgerLab Renyi Chin (Yes, we had A LOT to unpack from his colourful exploits!) where we discuss myBurgerLab’s behind-the-scenes innovations in HR, the fails in designing incentive programs for their staff and when or if RenYi plans to pull the plug on the MBL app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2020 • 19min
Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise
After her father underwent heart surgery, Samantha Ng felt the need to encourage him to take care of his diet. And through that event, Wise Crafters, a restaurant specializing in oatmeal, kefir, and other nutritious and health-giving menus, was set in motion. Samantha founded Wise Crafters to encourage Malaysians to eat healthily and help them achieve a balanced lifestyle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2020 • 19min
Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise
After her father underwent heart surgery, Samantha Ng felt the need to encourage him to take care of his diet. And through that event, Wise Crafters, a restaurant specializing in oatmeal, kefir, and other nutritious and health-giving menus, was set in motion. Samantha founded Wise Crafters to encourage Malaysians to eat healthily and help them achieve a balanced lifestyle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2020 • 19min
Auto Craver
Many local car dealers are still operating in conventional ways. This includes the way most car loan applications are handled. Adham wants to change this, and he and his team at Auto Craver have developed solutions to digitise key work at car dealerships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2020 • 19min
Auto Craver
Many local car dealers are still operating in conventional ways. This includes the way most car loan applications are handled. Adham wants to change this, and he and his team at Auto Craver have developed solutions to digitise key work at car dealerships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2020 • 30min
You Can-Care Too
For cancer patients, the journey to recovery goes beyond hospital treatment. Every patient needs the right solutions to support their recovery. In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month, we speak to Can-Care, a social enterprise dedicated to helping female breast cancer patients cope with the after-effects of treatments, providing emotional support and empowering them to find some normalcy in their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
