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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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Ladore Signature wants to ride "Rent-to-Own" (RTO) furniture all the way to an ACE Market listing. But with current revenues around RM500k, is their target of hitting RM25 million by 2029 ambitious... or delusional?

Business Development Director Kun... more

Andrey Leskov, the Co-Founder of illumi, an AI-native whiteboard, aims to help teams turn scattered AI chats into visual workflows that build context, compound knowledge, and speed up complex work holistically. Why did the company feel this was a bli... more

What started in 2014 as a lifestyle investment to feed his wife's love for cakes has grown into 43 outlets, with more en route. Vanilla Crepe has expanded from a single cafe to 43 outlets and over 100 distribution points, recently breaking past 8-fig... more

Malaysian drone company Aonic, with top-line revenue near RM300 million, is executing a major strategic push: its own “Made In Malaysia” proprietary hardware, the Mist Tec 50 drone. This shift is driven by a core insight: after-sales costs for import... more

What does it mean to modernise upon family legacy in a traditional space? For Emily Chin and Medalized, it meant moving from "big plastic trophies" to creative design and bespoke awards that aim to tell a brand's story. Now, as the "Legacy Curator" o... more

Today, we’re looking at a brand that has quietly transformed kitchens across the world. Thermomix, the smart kitchen appliance by Vorwerk, has sold over 10 million units globally, and recently celebrated a major milestone with the launch of its first... more

Satu Creative operates as a 7-figure social enterprise, but you won't find them on an official accreditation list. After evolving from a creative agency, the firm now focuses on capacity building; running workshops and accelerators for entrepreneurs,... more

Can animals help humans heal? Rajagopal Yagambram, Founder of Planet Zoo Malaysia, believes they can. After nearly two decades in agrotourism, he’s built a one-of-a-kind animal behaviour centre where petting a rabbit isn’t just fun… it’s therapy. He ... more

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Andrey Leskov
Co-founder of Illumi, an AI native whiteboard
Illumi
Episode: How This AI Whiteboard is Changing How Teams Think
Nelson Liew
CEO and co-founder of Vanilla Crepe
Vanilla Crepe
Episode: Vanilla Crepe: From Side Project to RM10M+ Biz
Christine Wong
General Manager of Vorwerk Singapore and Malaysia
Vorwerk
Episode: Mixing Innovation and Growth: How Thermomix is Cooking Up a Smarter Future in Malaysia
Rajagopal Yagambram
Founder of Planet Zoo Malaysia, exploring animal-assisted wellness
Planet Zoo Malaysia
Episode: Can A Petting Zoo Change How We Feel?
Punita Nook Naidu
Co-founder of H2O DataTech, a climate tech startup
H2O DataTech
Episode: How This Tech Startup Is Powering Climate Resilience
Grace Oh
Founder of Sol Menopause, a menopause app aiming to help women manage midlife health.
Sol Menopause
Episode: Sol's Vision to Break Stigmas Around Menopause
Tim Goi
Founder and CEO of Okay Tasks, a Malaysian startup focused on on-demand cleaning services
Okay Tasks
Episode: The RM250K ECF Bet on an On-Demand Cleaning App
Diane Chia
Founder of Millennia Village focusing on longevity and wellness.
Millennia Village
Episode: Women’s Wellness Festival 2.0 – Building Malaysia’s Wellness Movement
Sarah Lian
Founder of Supparetreat focused on creating safe spaces for women.
Supparetreat
Episode: Women’s Wellness Festival 2.0 – Building Malaysia’s Wellness Movement

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Roshan Kanesan
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Rich Bradbury
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Mixing Innovation and Growth: How Thermomix is Cooking Up a Smarter Future in Malaysia
Q: How does Vorwerk maintain its relevance in today's market?
Vorwerk focuses on building relationships rather than just transactions and invests in technology to stay ahead.
Mixing Innovation and Growth: How Thermomix is Cooking Up a Smarter Future in Malaysia
Q: What sets the new TM7 model apart from its predecessors?
The TM7 features a sleek, all-black design, a larger touchscreen, new cooking modes, and improved user experience with quieter operation.
Mixing Innovation and Growth: How Thermomix is Cooking Up a Smarter Future in Malaysia
Q: How did Thermomix begin?
Thermomix started over 50 years ago with a focus on cooking and blending simultaneously, transforming from a humble gadget into a smart kitchen appliance.
How This AI Whiteboard is Changing How Teams Think
Q: What is your go-to-market strategy for Illumi?
We are targeting B2C to B-modal, focusing on knowledge workers who already use AI for tasks like article writing and brainstorming.
How This AI Whiteboard is Changing How Teams Think
Q: What does an AI native whiteboard do?
It allows users to input information like sticky notes and connects them to execute tasks with AI, turning scattered chats into visual workflows.

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A significant number of episodes focus on entrepreneurship, featuring personal business journeys from a diverse range of guests, including startup founders, established entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Topics often cover innovative business strategies, the gig economy, social enterprises, and technology's impact on various industries. Noteworthy discussions include the evolution of businesses from humble beginnings to remarkable successes, as well as insights on navigating funding challenges and building community-oriented brands. The program distinguishes itself by bringing together stories from both local and international figures, making it a rich resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business professionals alike, offering... more

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