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Open For Business

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Hoor Fatt Enterprises
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Children's Technology
Covid-19
Series B Funding

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 Kiyosa... more

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BateriHub doubled from 100 to 200 branches in a year, promising roadside battery support within the hour. But what does it really take to scale reliability across Malaysia?

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Most digital agencies sell rankings and traffic. Growth.pro sells visibility within AI systems.

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Running a restaurant is notoriously brutal. Running one successfully for over three decades is rare. Scaling it into a 9-figure, multi-brand F&B empire, while keeping it entirely in the family, is something else entirely.

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Rafiq Razali
CEO of AquFish
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Episode: How AquFish Is Turning Fish Farms Smart
Phoy Yong Hao
Co-founder and CEO of ServAuto
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Episode: Carsome, But For Car Servicing? ServAuto's RM24M Raise
CK Chang
Founder of Oxwhite
Oxwhite
Episode: The Evolution Of Oxwhite
Dr. Saifulhaziq Noorman
Founder of Kyno Primary Care, focused on non-surgical and minimally invasive pain management.
Kyno Primary Care
Episode: 15 Clinics and Counting. What’s Next For Kyno?
Kelvin Khandhar
Founder of Victoria Carpets
Episode: Pulling The Rug From Tradition
Dennis Yong
Co-founder and CEO of VXI Crest
VXI Crest
Episode: Battery Subscription For Commercial Vehicles?
Andrew Chee
Founder and CEO of RunningMen Celebrations Group
RunningMen Celebrations Group
Episode: Can A Catering Business Really Scale? RunningMen Did
Brenda James
Principal florist at Nook Flowers, champion for sustainability
Nook Flowers
Episode: The Business of Slow Blooms: Why Nook Flowers is Choosing Principles Over Profits
Venon Tian
Group COO of ZUS Coffee
ZUS Coffee
Episode: It’s Not About Coffee. How ZUS Beat Starbucks.

Hosts

Rich Bradbury
Host known for his extensive experience in business conversations, bringing insightful questions and commentary to discussions with entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
Roshan Kanesan
Co-host recognized for engaging storytelling and extracting valuable lessons from guests, contributing to informative discussions on entrepreneurship.

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Foodie Media: From RM1 A Day To RM75M IPO
Q: What would you tell a founder or an entrepreneur who is thinking of doing an IPO?
Understand your 'why' first, and if you can answer that clearly, then you should consider going for listing.
Foodie Media: From RM1 A Day To RM75M IPO
Q: What's been the biggest change or challenge post-IPO?
They are still learning and adapting as public founders, focusing on their mission to drive Foodie Media forward.
The Evolution Of Oxwhite
Q: Why did you choose crowdfunding instead of going through the traditional venture capital route?
CK discusses that traditional venture capital terms were difficult to meet and crowdfunding was more relaxed, allowing customer support for funding.
Battery Subscription For Commercial Vehicles?
Q: What is your value proposition here as opposed to just repackaging it as a tech value proposition?
VXI claims to offer a battery that does not fail, enabling prediction of battery issues and providing troubleshooting solutions through their technology.
Battery Subscription For Commercial Vehicles?
Q: Why did you start this company and why does this matter to you?
Dennis explains that the lack of visibility in automotive batteries has been a longstanding issue and that failed batteries can cost commercial fleets time and money, inspiring him to create a solution.

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The episodes provide a rich tapestry of insights, focusing primarily on entrepreneurship, the journeys of startups, and the challenges faced by businesses in various industries. Key themes include the evolution of innovative ideas, the importance of community and brand development, and the integration of technology across sectors such as aquaculture, automotive, e-commerce, and healthcare. The conversations often highlight the personal stories behind the ventures, revealing not only business strategies but also the motivations and human aspects that drive successful enterprises. Noteworthy is the podcast's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, as many guests discuss their efforts to create positive impacts in their respect... more

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1. Rafiq Razali
2. Phoy Yong Hao
3. CK Chang
4. Dr. Saifulhaziq Noorman
5. Kelvin Khandhar
6. Dennis Yong
7. Andrew Chee
8. Brenda James

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