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 30, 2022 • 22min
Because Fashion Matters
Founders of Bash Clothing, Cecilia Ooi and Maxine Khor, have been running their e-commerce clothing business since 2014 with more than 1,400 products ranging from clothing, accessories, shoes, and homeware available on their website. They join us to share their journey of being in the fashion industry for eight years. Image Credit: BASH Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2022 • 24min
As Far As The Eye Can See
2007 marks the birth of Eyez Optometry. In a span of 15 years, it has grown with 13 outlets across the country. Its mission is to be the revolutionary optical trader that brings the industry to new heights. Founder Kevin Siew joins us to talk about his vision.Image Credit: Eyez Optometry Official WebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2022 • 19min
Community Driven Live Commerce
Even though selling through Facebook Live has been gaining popularity in Southeast Asia for years, many vendors are still going through their comments afterward and using pen-and-paper to collect orders. Wong Zi Yang, CEO, explains how Upmesh automates the checkout process and ultimately, the intent for its final form as a platform where people can discover new live commerce sellers across different social media platforms.Image Credit: Upmesh Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2022 • 20min
A Decade of OpenMinds
It takes a lot for a business to stand the test of time, especially given the comings and goings of the past decade. Jan Wong and Daryll Tan, co-founders of OpenMinds Resources, prove that while it is an uphill battle, it is not impossible to actually hit that sweet 10 year milestone. Image Credit: OpenMinds Resources Official WebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2022 • 21min
Packtica Solutions For Reducing Business Risk
Packtica started out as a security printing company providing security solutions for businesses through variable data printings (VDP) as well as online authentication systems. Today, they have expanded to other Asian countries such as Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. Bryant Kooh, founder and SEA managing director of Packtica shares how they grew into the market position they are in today.Image Credit: Packtica Official WebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2022 • 22min
Empowering Global Learning With ReSkills
Education should be affordable and accessible to anyone, anywhere. ReSkills is a platform that connects students and educators via interactive online courses. They seek to address rising education costs, preparing the youth with the right skill sets, and also the disruption of offline education due to the pandemic. Jin Tan, founder and CEO of ReSkills, joins us to discuss their efforts in making education accessible to all. Image Credit: ReSkills Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2022 • 19min
Securing Checkpoints
Tin is a former marine and FBI agent. He’s very much aware of what the term ‘risk’ means. Now he runs his own cybersecurity firm, Polaris Infosec. With it being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, what better way than to gain some of his insights into the cybersecurity ecosystem and the growth of cyberattacks in Southeast Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2022 • 19min
The Lemon Sky Is Not The Limit
Media has gotten a lot of us through the ups and downs of the pandemic, and for many, watching shows and playing video games were a useful outlet. But what about the people who worked hard to bring that kind of content to us? Ken Foong, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Lemon Sky Studios, explains how their studio has grown with the expansion of the animation and games industry.Image Credit: Lemon Sky Studios Official WebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2022 • 21min
Bring Out Your Inner Cool
Innersejuk prides itself on striving beyond convention through the power of fashion technology with its proprietary material DriChill® material in the modest sportswear space. Azrul Izzam, the co-founder of Innersejuk shares their innovations in the Muslimah- leisure, sports, and activewear space. Image Credit: Innersejuk Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2022 • 23min
Bringing Back Film and Photography With A Bang
Bang Bang Geng is a camera and photography shop that started its operations in 2013 at Publika Shopping Gallery; founder, Chin Koon Yik, shares his journey in the industry, weathering through the tough times during the pandemic.Image Credit: Bang Bang Geng Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
