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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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With a 50/50 revenue split between local and international markets, Superdough has quietly grown into an 8-figure entertainment powerhouse. Already operating across the US, South Korea, and the UAE, the company behind Breakout and Hauntu is now accel... more

Malaysia’s property market is crowded, competitive, and increasingly shaped by branding that goes far beyond logos and brochures. In this episode, we speak with Evon Chong and Aaron Bok, Co-Founders of IMAJEN, a property-focused branding consultancy ... more

Founded in 2001 with just RM10,000 in savings and RM110,000 borrowed from friends and family, Symbiotica Specialty Ingredients has grown into a major Malaysian manufacturer, exporting active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to 70 countries. After 23... more

Malaysia’s gaming industry has crossed the billion-dollar mark, but a critical talent shortage threatens its momentum — from programmers and tools engineers to live-ops developers. Curine Ventures and Xsolla launched the Xsolla Curine Academy (XCA) i... more

When Michelle Hah stepped into her family’s fire safety business, it was already a trusted name built on decades of service. But she saw the potential to go further. Under her leadership, Fire Fighter Industry evolved from a small supplier of extingu... more

18 months ago, co-working operator WORQ planned to raise RM40 million to fuel its expansion. But halfway through the process, they stepped back from the raise, claiming that it wasn’t because they couldn't get the funds, but because they had hit the ... more

What started in 2010 as a simple wedding RSVP tool has evolved into a complete event technology platform. After a crucial pivot away from the consumer market, Evenesis now powers corporate events and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhib... more

In a crowded footwear market, how does a 62-year-old Danish brand stay relevant? For ECCO, it starts with a unique "cow-to-shoe" philosophy, owning the entire value chain from tannery to retail floor. But facing a post-pandemic market downturn and a ... more

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Evon Chong
Co-founder of Imajen, a property branding agency
Imajen
Episode: Branding Places, Not Just Projects: Inside IMAJEN’s Strategy
Aaron Bok
Co-founder of Imajen, a property branding agency
Imajen
Episode: Branding Places, Not Just Projects: Inside IMAJEN’s Strategy
Ajoy Gopinath Prabhu
Founder and CEO of Symbiotica Specialty Ingredients, a Malaysian manufacturer specializing in APIs.
Symbiotica Specialty Ingredients
Episode: Symbiotica: Turning RM10K into a RM125M Global Export Biz
Kaveh Wong
Founder of Curine Ventures and co-founder of Xsolla Curine Academy, focusing on game development education.
Curine Ventures
Episode: Building Game-Makers, Not Just Graduates
Michelle Hah
Executive Director of Fire Fighter Industries
Fire Fighter Industries
Episode: From Family Legacy to Industry Leader: The Fire Fighter Story
Stephanie Ping
Co-founder of WORQ, a co-working space
WORQ
Episode: WORQ’s New Strategy: The 'Country Club' Office
Andrew Yeow
Co-founder of WORQ, a co-working space
WORQ
Episode: WORQ’s New Strategy: The 'Country Club' Office
Benjamin Chin
Managing Director of ECCO Malaysia and Singapore
ECCO
Episode: Can ECCO’s Cow-to-Shoe Model Survive the “Promo Pandemic”?
Ivan Mun
Founder of ELLO, developing AI-powered caregiving technology
ELLO
Episode: Should AI Watch Your Parents?

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Roshan Khanesan
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Symbiotica: Turning RM10K into a RM125M Global Export Biz
Q: What led to the decision to acquire an 80% stake from Ekuinas?
Ajoy noted that the company felt the time was right for a strategic partner to help guide growth and transition, especially after evaluating family involvement for the future. Ekuinas was selected for its local understanding and alignment with the company's vision.
Symbiotica: Turning RM10K into a RM125M Global Export Biz
Q: What does Symbiotica produce and what is your role in the pharmaceutical supply chain?
Ajoy explained that Symbiotica produces active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), which are essential for the formulation of medicines such as tablets and injectables.
Building Game-Makers, Not Just Graduates
Q: What would it take for these silos to kind of come together?
We need more community gatherings and collaboration efforts to strengthen the industry.
Building Game-Makers, Not Just Graduates
Q: Why partner with XCA instead of hiring fresh grads directly?
Our students are industry-ready and with the tools they learn, studios save on training costs.
Building Game-Makers, Not Just Graduates
Q: How does that change the way that you've structured and even how you generate revenue?
We seek industry inputs and feedback to ensure that our curriculum is relevant and that students are industry-ready.

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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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2. Aaron Bok
3. Ajoy Gopinath Prabhu
4. Kaveh Wong
5. Michelle Hah
6. Stephanie Ping
7. Andrew Yeow
8. Benjamin Chin

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