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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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In a city overflowing with cafes and brunch spots, how does a home-cooked pancake on a balcony become one of KL's most talked-about dining experiences? Retrenched from a 9-year corporate career, Haermana Sivamohan craved genuine connection in a fast-... more

For most Malaysians, a trip to the local laundromat means sitting in a stuffy room staring at a phone while a machine spins. But what if you could turn that mundane routine into an elevated, relaxing ritual? Founded in early 2026 by high school buddi... more

When the pandemic decimated the events industry in 2020, Melissa and Ethan found themselves retrenched. With just RM500 and no grand ambitions, they banded together to survive. Six years later, their survival plan has evolved into MET Communications ... more

For over two decades, Joo East has been the silent architect behind Malaysia’s vibrant pasar malam and street food scene. Founded in Kuantan by a former pasar pagi trader, the bootstrapped family business fundamentally changed the local landscape - c... more

In January 2026, Series A digital health company Angsana Health executed a strategic move - they acquired MiyaHealth's subsidiaries and its Managed Care Organization, MiyaCare. This move instantly gave them a network of over 4,000 providers across Ma... more

Two years ago, DS Willie Tan left a 20-year career in media advertising to take over Master Ee, an ageing reflexology shop located in a notoriously quiet mall in Petaling Jaya. Within a year, he applied corporate branding and rigorous operational dis... more

When Muns and Pareesha started The Wedding Diaries in 2023, the concept of a "wedding content creator" didn't really exist in Malaysia. Betting on a global cultural shift, the duo left their full-time careers in marketing and advertising to pioneer t... more

Major enterprises are rushing to deploy AI, but many are hitting a brick wall: their underlying data is a mess. AI is only as smart as the context it’s given, and without proper data lineage, ownership, and quality controls, enterprise AI initiatives... more

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Kalsey Tan
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Episode: How To Sell Canopies On TikTok: Joo East’s RM1.6M Hustle
Bobby Tan
Marketing and PR Director of Joo East
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Episode: How To Sell Canopies On TikTok: Joo East’s RM1.6M Hustle
Aisha Adam
Director of Business Development, Angsana Health
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Episode: The Policy & The Pitch: Scaling Angsana Health
Dr. Khor Swee Kheng
CEO, Angsana Health
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Episode: The Policy & The Pitch: Scaling Angsana Health
Diaz Willie Tan
Owner and operator of Master Ee Reflexology
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Episode: How A Marketing Veteran Turned A "Lonely Mall" Massage Shop Into A 6-Figure Brand
Jatin Solanki
Founder and CEO of Decube
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Episode: How Decube Is Unblocking Enterprise AI
Benjamin Parent
Founder of Trees on the Way, adventurer cycling to Japan, interviewing impact-driven entrepreneurs
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Joseph Poh
CEO, WonderBrew
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Loke Boon Eng
COO, WonderBrew
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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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The Policy & The Pitch: Scaling Angsana Health
Q: How does Angsana justify the economics of offering preventive and digital health services at SME scale?
By leveraging economies of scale from a 4,000-provider network, integrating digital and physical care, and using a multi-tier pricing approach (Starter, Standard, Pro) to move SMEs toward higher-value plans, while incorporating cost-saving digital tools like a GLP-1-weight loss program at competitive prices.
The Policy & The Pitch: Scaling Angsana Health
Q: What do payers actually need from a digital health platform, beyond patient-facing features?
Payers need to manage costs and extract value by moving from traditional fee-for-service to a value-based model, where payment is tied to outcomes and health improvements, supported by mechanisms like shared savings and a healthy bonus.
How To Sell Canopies On TikTok: Joo East’s RM1.6M Hustle
Q: How did you handle financing during rapid growth and Ramadan-scale orders?
The company moved to a cash-and-carry model with 50% down payment and balance on delivery, eliminating terms and reducing bad debts while enabling scale for large orders like Ramadan collaborations.
How To Sell Canopies On TikTok: Joo East’s RM1.6M Hustle
Q: What catalyzed the shift to digital and TikTok for Joo East?
COVID-19 acted as a catalyst, forcing the business to rethink revenue streams and online engagement; the founder accepted the need to digitize, with the younger generation leading the TikTok strategy and educational content that turns viewers into buyers.
How Decube Is Unblocking Enterprise AI
Q: What is your entry strategy for APAC markets with varying regulations?
The approach is to localize implementations by country, build a framework that supports country-specific regulations, and progressively test markets with hands-on sales motions in regions like Australia and New Zealand before broader expansion.

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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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