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Coffee fuels a lot of mornings for a lot of people, but genuinely good coffee is often hard to come by. Knowing this, Paul Berthelsen started a coffee subscription service using ethically-sourced beans and (what he claims) is a pretty great brew. We speak to Paul about the perks of subscribing to coffee, keeping coffee ethical, and the future of the company in a world that’s competitive about its caffeine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Currently our society has a plethora of choice when it comes to the food that we order and have delivered. There are however, some dietary choices that lack options. Veganism is a growing movement globally, and that movement is spreading here to Malaysia. Wtth demand comes opportunity, and KawKawVeg have stepped up to the challenge to deliver fresh, homecooked, healthy meals to your office and your home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does a fresh graduate do when he’s asked to run the family’s gold jewellery business? He embarks on a digital transformation. 22 year-old Founder and Director of MS Jewels, Eric Leong talks to us about taking a traditionally offline business online, trusting your gut, and dealing with unexpected success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you run a water park, business hotel, convention centre, resort style service apartments, and retail centre all at the same time? Dato Marco Seow shares his experience running Bayou Lagoon Park Resort.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Childhood friends Quinnie Chong and Michelle Tan started By Eggs in 2017 with the idea of using all natural, edible food as core ingredients for skincare products. Now, they’re setting a standard for transparency and education in the skincare and beauty industry, with the goal of ensuring all Malaysians have access to safe, customisable, and wholesome skincare products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about data all the time, but do we really know how to harness the staggering amount of data that’s analyzed every second of every day? While some companies (see Netflix) are leveraging on data science in a big way, most organizations aren’t capitalizing - let alone monetizing - their data enough. We speak to Deviga Doreraja of The Tenth Floor about the democratization of data, the science behind “data science”, and how to use all of this to our advantage moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know that Malaysians love their Teh Tarik. We also know that Malaysia is a hotbed for diabetes and other NCDs. What if there was a product that allowed you to consume your favourite Teh Tarik and not have to worry about your sugar intake? That’s what the guys behind Potong Guler claim - all the sweetness of sugar, without the side effects. They use Stevia and Oligofructose to flavour their version of condensed milk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What exactly do you need in a warehousing and fulfillment facility? Does it really matter if the facility is Halal-compliant? Well according to Store & Send, it doesn’t hurt to provide your B2B and B2C customers with that added layer of protection and assurance. Plus, ecommerce businesses in China and Japan love it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire-related incidents are often not at the forefront of many homeowners' minds; they seem to be the stuff of TV dramas, as if they couldn’t possibly happen in real life. Unfortunately, more than 65% of fire-related accidents in Malaysia happen in residential areas, with a stunning lack of knowledge and education on fire safety as a big contributor. Marcus Liew, founder of Unique Fire, the biggest fire protection equipment factory as recognised by the Malaysian Book of Records, discusses how he spotted an important gap in the residential market, and his ups and downs as an entrepreneur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memories fade, but jewellery is forever. At least, that’s the idea behind Lim Wen Kaii’s fashion jewellery company, 18 Celebration. We discuss the lessons he’s learned running both 18 Celebration and accessories brand 97Bros, his early-20s start to entrepreneurship in 2016, and what else is in store for his bright future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.