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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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Building a catering business is easy to start, and notoriously hard to scale. For Andrew Chee, Founder and CEO of RunningMen Celebrations Group, the challenge wasn’t just serving good food, but building a system that could deliver consistency, creati... more

In an industry often defined by high-speed logistics and international imports, Brenda James of Nook Flowers is carving out a different path in Malaysia. Known for her "Grown Not Flown" philosophy, Brenda joins us to discuss the intricacies of "Respo... more

From a single kiosk to beating Starbucks and becoming Malaysia’s largest coffee chain in just 6 years.

The journey began just months before the pandemic in 2019. Today, ZUS Coffee has cemented the "App-to-Cup" model as the new industry standard, ove... more

Malaysia has top hospitals, competitive pricing, and a strong reputation in medical tourism yet much of the demand is still controlled by foreign intermediaries.

Wan Mahsuri Wan Ahmad Kamal, Founder and CEO of Medisuri, an AI-powered medical tourism... more

What do you do when you’ve built a loyal audience and 5 years of momentum, but you feel trapped by the very niche that built you?

Michelle Chin, founder of Her Duit, recently announced a strategic overhaul of her personal finance brand, expanding be... more

Two years ago, Applecrumby was navigating its transition from a long bootstrapped journey into its next growth phase. Today, the company is expanding beyond baby care into kids skincare, scaling its retail presence, and rethinking what sustainable gr... more

Many professionals have deep expertise but struggle to turn that into a credible, sustainable career as a trainer, facilitator, or industry practitioner. Riley Goh is aiming to change that dynamic with The Lighthouse Academia, a Malaysia–Singapore ba... more

In 2022, brothers Joshua and Joel Lim set out to eliminate single-use plastics with BeeBag, a gamified reusable bag venture. But after facing a hard truth, that corporates viewed sustainability merely as a "marketing initiative" rather than a necessi... more

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Riley Goh
Founder of The Lighthouse Academia, an academy that helps practitioners become professional trainers.
The Lighthouse Academia
Episode: How This Marketer is Turning Practitioners to Paid Professionals
Joel Lim
Co-founder of Buzz, former co-founder of BeeBag
Buzz
Episode: Turning Banking Apps Into Billboards? The Buzz Pivot
Joshua Lim
Co-founder of Buzz, former co-founder of BeeBag
Buzz
Episode: Turning Banking Apps Into Billboards? The Buzz Pivot
Stirling Yiin
Vice President of Engineering at UrbanMetry
UrbanMetry
Episode: 1.9 Million Empty Homes: How Urby Rescues the Ruins
Cha-Ly Koh
Founder and CEO of UrbanMetry, a data analytics company
UrbanMetry
Episode: 1.9 Million Empty Homes: How Urby Rescues the Ruins
Pearl Liang
12-year-old Grand Prize winner of Goodday KidSTART
Episode: Milk, Money, and Kid-Genius Ideas
Hann Liew
Co-founder of Halogen Capital, a licensed fund manager specializing in digital assets
Halogen Capital
Episode: Halogen's Crypto Moat? 0 to RM400M AUM in 3 Years
Lucas Ooi
Co-founder of Halogen Capital, a licensed fund manager specializing in digital assets
Halogen Capital
Episode: Halogen's Crypto Moat? 0 to RM400M AUM in 3 Years
Thiban Chandra
Founder of TechX Malaysia
TechX Malaysia
Episode: Bonus Checks and Bass Lines

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Rich Bradbury
Host of Open For Business
Roshan Khanesan
Host of Open For Business

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Applecrumby’s New Chapter: Scaling Past E-Commerce
Q: What are your immediate next steps for Applecrumby?
Focusing on setting the right systems, identifying leaders, and ensuring the business can operate independently of the founders.
Applecrumby’s New Chapter: Scaling Past E-Commerce
Q: How do you decide what to develop in-house versus outsource?
We conduct research to identify gaps in the market, specifically aiming at under-served age demographics.
Applecrumby’s New Chapter: Scaling Past E-Commerce
Q: What made kids' skincare a good entry point for your product expansion?
It was natural for us to expand into personal care products as parents are looking for comprehensive solutions from trusted brands.
Applecrumby’s New Chapter: Scaling Past E-Commerce
Q: How does it feel to grow your team since our last conversation?
The stress level is still similar, but we feel more organized and structured now.
Applecrumby’s New Chapter: Scaling Past E-Commerce
Q: What part of the original idea is still an essential part of the business that you're building today?
Our commitment to save natural and organic products and clean, sustainable products remains a core aspect.

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Content revolves around insightful personal business narratives from a diverse array of entrepreneurs, ranging from emerging start-ups to seasoned industry leaders. It explores themes of innovation, resilience, and strategic growth, often featuring guests who share their unique journeys and challenges faced along the way. The discussions frequently touch upon current trends and pivotal issues impacting the business landscape, providing valuable advice and lessons learned that resonate with listeners seeking to navigate their own entrepreneurial paths. Noteworthy is the expansive range of guests, including famous innovators and thought leaders, which adds depth to the stories shared.

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