Open For Business

Today on the show, we’re diving into the realm of Extended Reality (XR) with Theyventhiran Nadarajah, CEO, & Jayagaren Paramasivam, CTO, Teczo Sdn Bhd . They are a technology company that provides cutting-edge Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) applications, mobile applications, metaverse development, digital twin solutions, advanced visualisation techniques, and analytics tools. Founded back in 2021, Teczo has swiftly emerged as a pivotal player in the digital transformation landscape. With industries across the ecosystem rapidly gravitating towards digitalisation, Teczo has positioned itself as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to harness the power of technology. Some of their services include XR apps, IoT solutions, data management and software training. These services are provided for businesses in diverse sectors such as Banking and Finance, Insurance, Healthcare, Legal, Logistics, and Education.Along the course of our conversation, Thevyen & Jaya helped us break down the story behind Teczo, the development process of their innovative solution known as ConstructXR and what the company has in store moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shopmatic is a global e-commerce platform that empowers merchants to build and grow their businesses online. The company was acquired by global embedded finance firm MatchMove in 2022 in a deal worth $200 million US Dollars, enabling MatchMove to provide its Banking-as-a-Service capabilities to Shopmatic’s ecosystem of over a million e-commerce SME customers.2 years after the deal, we speak to Nicole about her switch in role from Chief of People at MatchMove to Shopmatic’s COO, why MatchMove made the acquisition and the post-acquisition integration process, and Shopmatic’s future.Photo Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Open For Business, we dive into an increasingly crucial topic within the bustling construction sector of Malaysia— safety on the job site. In an industry that is as dynamic as it is hazardous, innovative solutions are not just welcome; they're necessary.We are joined by Frank Tan, the Co-Founder of Nuri IoT, a company at the forefront of this safety revolution with their groundbreaking smart helmet. This piece of technology is not just a hard hat, it's a sophisticated blend of Internet of Things technology, aimed at drastically reducing common yet avoidable accidents.Photo Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in 2022, this Malaysian startup wants to help brands connect with their audience by transforming everyday vehicles into mobile billboards, while empowering car owners to earn while they drive, effectively turning KM into RM. Having made RM800,000 in revenue in 2023, Carching is targeting RM3 million this year, while looking to raise a seed funding round of RM 2 million to power that growth, but also build out the team, and develop new products. Today we explore Carching’s origins and what brought Jeshua into entrepreneurship, how he’s navigating a space that has seen the demise of other players, as well as potential competition from other media players and Grab. We also get into possible exit scenarios, goals for the next 5 years,, and his vision for the future of this startup.Additionally, Jeshua doesn’t have a co-founder. We explore why and what he’s potentially looking for in one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s fast-paced world, the dark shadow of fake certifications looms large, threatening not just the credibility of individuals but also the very foundations of our educational and professional institutions, as well as industrial certifications.To combat and address this, Malaysian startup Certiify Solutions is on a mission to safeguard the sanctity of certifications through the power of blockchain technology.We dive into how Certiify uses blockchain to power its solution and the depth of the problem that Norlisa wants to address, as well as explore the company's origin story and journey, where they are in their product-market fit journey and go to market strategy, and what comes next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Fadz Subari about how childhood memories led him to establish a homegrown aromacare brand celebrated for its artisanal scents, crafted from Malaysian herbs and plants. We will also look into their initiatives to expand globally while championing Malaysian ingredients and sustainable practices, hear about their innovative AI-driven approach to creating personalised scents, and discuss their upcoming plans for the “Scents For Every Soul” app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After leaving a lucrative career selling insurance policies, Peter took a leap into the world of new media in late 2018 and started Mr. Money TV. The mission: to demystify the complex world of finance for the average Malaysian through accessible and engaging content. However this move was not without its risks.From the early days of balancing multiple jobs to keep the venture alive to their 177,000 subscribers on the main YouTube, on this edition of Open For Business we explore the inception and growth of Mr. Money TV along with Peter's ambitions for the future, and appetite to build a new media network.On top of this, we will also dive into how he's managing the ever evolving new media landscape while trying to create a sustainable business model.Mr. Money TV is a financial literacy media brand owned by Finlit Media Tech Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Open For Business, we speak with Isaac Kon, the CEO and Founder, as well as Wong Weng Khing, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-founder of Heytech Sdn Bhd. They are a Malaysian-based talent and casting business founded in 2022, who came up with a casting/hiring platform known as Heycast.me.Built in the early days of 2023, Heycast was designed to digitally connect talents with brands and agencies in the entertainment industry. The brand’s focus is to eliminate excessive commission cuts by skipping third-party avenues to ensure fairness and transparency in job compensation.Over the course of the conversation, Isaac and Khing will help us get a better understanding on how Heycast was formed and built, the role of this platform in hiring acting talents, as well as the ongoing challenges within the casting industry that Heytech is planning to resolve with their platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded back in November 2023, VIDANEX is the first spin-off company of IMU (also formerly known as International Medical University), with a mission to help digitalise the healthcare space and integrate AI with medical imaging solutions.From pancreatic to breast cancer and more, this homegrown university spinoff says that its AI-driven insights will empower clinicians to make informed decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and ushering in a new era of precision in medicine and patient-centric care.On top of that, their solution is supposed to help digitalise healthcare by enabling clinicians to transition seamlessly from traditional to modern processes, optimizing efficiency and improving patient care.All of that sounds inevitably great, but what does it actually mean, look, and feel like in the real world? Well, that is something we will get into, along with the exploration of Dr. Elaine and Daniel's backgrounds, including how they came together to do this. We also discuss the genesis of their venture and its commercialisation journey, where they are currently on their engagements with the government, and the future aspirations that drive Vidanex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Open For Business, we speak with Keith Lester Tang, the Founder of Streetpaw, a Malaysian based company that sells pet meals, bone broths and merchandise to earn a sustainable income in their journey to support stray animals.Over the course of the conversation, Keith will help us get a better picture on Streetpaw’s unique business model, the challenges they had to pull through from the pandemic, foreseeable expansion plans into other SEA markets, and what the future has in store for Streetpaw in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.