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Eksentrika: Not Your Average Creative Website
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eksentrika are Malaysia’s first and only arts & culture content website of its kind because we cover diverse creative art forms. They’...
Beyond Performance Ep5 - Jonathan Seevaratnam
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Jonathan Seevaratnam The founder of KL Based Event Entertainment company Jiggee. Jon might have gotten his start as a cl...
The Fruit Of Stixfresh’s Labour
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what purpose the stickers on your fruits actually have? Turns out generally they’re just used for labelling, but Zhafri Z...
Spa Services At Home
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sparadise is an online platform that allows customers to book spa-level services at the comfort of their home. While having spa treatments on-demand s...
Jetspree
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jetspree is a cross-border shopping platform which connects buyers with travelers to purchase items from anywhere around the world. This allows you to...
Beyond Performance Ep4 - Troy Ananthothai
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Troy Ananthothai, the founder and CEO of the English Language EdTech company Globish. Troy was a film student at univers...
It’s In Your Genes
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DNA test kits are all the rage on social media today but do they really help you understand your genetic make-up and give you practical tips on how to...
Al-Ikhsan: Shifting the Goalpost
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Al-Ikhsan Sports has grown from a single 150sqft store in Johor back in 1993, to almost 130 stores across the country today. The homegrown sports reta...
Al-Ikhsan: Shifting the Goalpost
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Al-Ikhsan Sports has grown from a single 150sqft store in Johor back in 1993, to almost 130 stores across the country today. The homegrown sports reta...
Helping Companies With AJobThing
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Teng talks about his transition from a job in the tech field to founding a job-hiring company, how AJobThing caters well to all kinds of employees...
Beyond Performance Ep3 - David Asavanond
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with David Asavanond International actor, director and performance artist about his ability to connect with his work and use ...
It’s All In Your Inmagination
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Inmagine - are on a mission to make design easy for everyone by using artificial intelligence and data analytics to simplify the creative proces...
All-Digital Trading is Winning
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rakuten Trade is Malaysia’s first completely online equities broker, that offers digital investment opportunities to anyone keen on trading on B...
Running An Island
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to run an island? Andrew Dixon, owner of Nikoi Island and its resorts, joins us to talk about the work that goes into maintaining an...
Zero Waste For The NUDE Year
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to become more environmentally friendly, jumping into the zero waste lifestyle is a great step forward....
Beyond Performance Ep2 - David Henderson
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with David Henderson the founder and CEO of DRVR one of the leading telematics companies in Asia. David discusses how his bac...
When Storage is All The Rage
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all have junk. Cluttering the corners of our home, taking up more space than we would like in our closets, garage or sometimes even (embarrassingly...
A Smile That Won’t Break Your Bank
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zenyum was founded on the basis that a confident smile should not cost a fortune. The Singapore-based startup leverages cutting-edge technology to cre...
Bringing Back The BizSmart Challenge
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The judges of this year’s Alliance Bank-EcoWorld BizSmart Challenge 2020, Tan Sri Liew and Joel Kornreich, discuss how it could pave the way to ...
7 Entrepreneurship Focus Areas To Start 2020 Right
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off the new year, Jeevan Sahadevan has 7 focus areas designed to generate quick revenue for ambitious entrepreneurs in his first show of 2020....
Beyond Performance Ep1 - Javier Trujillo
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do highly driven and successful individuals have in common? That’s what we try to uncover in our brand new series, Beyond Performance with ...
A Box Of Awesome, with Boxsome
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine getting a box of surprise snacks delivered to you in the mail once per month. You have no idea where the snacks have come from, or how many th...
Best Conversations in October
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of October that features: 1) Making EAT Easy 2) Mus...
Best Conversations in August
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of August that features: 1) My Merdeka: Episode 1 - Sasiba...
Wisdom From The One-Ders: Joel Neoh
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot can change in a decade. Joel Neoh, for instance, went from business graduate to highly-successful entrepreneur in the span of ten years. From Yo...
Wisdom From The One-Ders: Hugh Koh
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Pestle & Mortar first started, it was a traditional brick and mortar business, focused simply on building a brand. Today, it is about keeping...
Best Conversations in December
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of December that features: 1) Wisdom From the One-Ders...
Best Conversations in November
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of November that features: 1) Future Proof Your Kids (Univ...
Best Conversations in September
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of September that features: 1) Growing A Business Wi...
Best Conversations in July
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of July that features: 1) Unique Fire 2) KawKawVeg ...
Best Conversations in June
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of June that features: 1) The Growth Of Grub Cycle ...
Best Conversations in May
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of May that features: 1) Cycling Without Age 2) Tic...
Best Conversations in April
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of April that features: 1) 30 Days And 30 Years - Azran O...
Best Conversations in April
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of April that features: 30 Days And 30 Years - Azran Osman Rani...
Best Conversations in March
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of March that features: 1) Bestinet : Setting the Record S...
Best Conversations in February
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of February that features: 1) Business Travel Made Simple ...
Best Conversations in January
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, we look back at some of our interesting conversations in the month of January that features: 1) Travel Like A Loc...
Wisdom From The One-Ders: Bryan Loo
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now when you think Bryan Loo, two things come to mind - Bubble Tea and Drama. But on this episode of Wisdom From The One-Ders, Malaysia’s most a...
Wisdom From The One-Ders: Roshan Thiran
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first part of a four-part series called Wisdom From The One-ders, the entrepreneurs who have built their businesses over the last decade o...
Looking Back at 2019 & A Glimpse of the Future
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode with Jason Low, we look back at some of the digital transformation trends in 2019 and a glimpse into the year 2020.See omnystudio...
Data: Understanding Travel Like Never Before
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Data has always driven the travel scene. With more ways to harness data today than ever before, merchants and service providers are understanding thei...
The Nomad Pivot
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012, Stephanie Chai founded The Luxe Nomad. Today, the booking site now features over 1500 curated villas in 33 destinations around the world, has...
A Shipping Breakthrough
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Delyva is a multi-carrier shipping solution, equipped with special features to streamline order fulfillment and shipping processes. We speak to the st...
Taking Local F&B Into Global Franchising
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysians often wonder why our local food doesn't seem to take off overseas when we know our food is delicious. It turns out the obstacles in place i...
Failing Forward: People & Processes
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Failing Forward features real-life stories from entrepreneurs who have failed and are stronger for it. On this episode, we discuss a series of “...
Upgrading Our Startup Ecosystem (PART 2)
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Malaysian startup system is full of potential, but developing it takes time and lots of effort. We speak to Razif Aziz, CEO of Cradle, about the s...
Upgrading Our Startup Ecosystem (PART 1)
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Malaysian startup system is full of potential, but developing it takes time and lots of effort. We speak to Razif Aziz, CEO of Cradle, about the s...
Rock A Buy, Baby
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Revenue in the global baby products market is expected to breach $12 billion this year and expand further as awareness grows about baby nutrition, hyg...
Escrow: The Barrier For Fraudsters
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Online fraud and scams are sometimes as obvious as Nigerian princes requesting money, but not always. In Malaysia in 2018, around RM 398 million was l...
19 Questions For Reviewing Your 2019
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the year comes to a close, Jeevan Sahadevan provides 19 insightful questions for you to review your 2019 with as you set your goals for 2020, and h...
Fortifying Online Transactions
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping the internet safe isn’t easy, especially when it comes to online shopping. With millions of transactions happening at any given second, ...
Making Mentors Accessible
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coaches and mentors are invaluable when it comes to achieving success, but not everyone has access to good advice. That’s what Nellie Wartoft is...
Future Proof Your Kids (Universal Childrens’ Day Special)
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For years we’ve been asking kids what they want to be when they grow up, but the reality today is - maybe half of the jobs these kids may work i...
Flush With Ideas
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s World Toilet Day, and we thought we’d do something a little different and tap into the minds of some local changemakers. We’ll ...
A Budget For A Digital You
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Digital is clearly the way Malaysia is moving forward when you look at the recent budget. But what exactly do these goodies mean to you and how does i...
Splitting The Travel Bill
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Unlike most products, travelling requires upfront payment weeks, or even months, before the actual trip. Credit card users have the option to turn the...
Renegade Radio
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasting is officially here to stay. According to Edison Research, 40 percent of Americans over the age of 12 say they have listened to a podcast an...
No One Says No To “Better, Cheaper, Faster”.
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Billplz is a payment services platform for merchants to pay and get paid at the fastest, and most cost-effective possible rate. Founded by Nazroof Hak...
Flight Food Touchdown
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Usually when you travel, you tend to look forward to the food you’ll try when you get to your destination; it’s not often that you look fo...
Failing Forward: Customer Acquisition & Retention
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zeehan and her Michelin Star trained chef husband Chai had on paper, all the right ingredients for a successful restaurant. However, the perennial iss...
Failing Forward Ep.04: Customer Acquisition & Retention
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zeehan and her Michelin Star trained chef husband Chai had on paper, all the right ingredients for a successful restaurant. However, the perennial iss...
The Data Behind Travel Marketing
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Travel isn’t what it used to be. With so much data at a marketer’s disposal, the travel industry has now become a highly-customizable one....
Last Business Standing?
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us office bound folks may have, over the years, developed lower back pain thanks to the length of time that we’re sat down at our desks....
Ready, Steady, Grow!
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eats, Shoots & Roots has been growing communities through growing food for the last 7 years. They design edible gardens on balconies and backyards...
To Snack, With Love
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Crisps, cookies, and granolas, especially when they’re homemade, are a real luxury - and it’s always great to support a Malaysian brand. K...
21 Entrepreneurial Questions For 7 Key Areas Of Your New Business Goals
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of the year when you begin setting goals and plans for your business next year. But where do you even start? Jeevan Sahadevan cut...
Handling the Heat in Stride
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wok It, famous for its ‘tapao’ style dishes in a box, is closing its main branch in Subang. But the company is putting a positive spin on ...
Leather Avenue Launches La Galleria
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leather Avenue is Malaysia’s leading leather goods and bags retailer. Leading in avant-garde fashion without compromising on quality. We catch u...
The Go-to Lifestyle Savings App in Malaysia
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Full to the brim with Buy One Get One Free offers and discounts, the ENTERTAINER promises you unbeatable dining, leisure and retail experiences, while...
Team Running, The BiiB Way
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
According to the World Health Organization, Malaysia has the highest rate of obesity and overweight people among Asian countries. And while in theory ...
Keeping It Green
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Chong wanted his family to have clean air and good food around them, much like he did in his childhood. After buying acres of land in Penang and ...
D.I.Ying Malaysia
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ignition Lab started in Sept 2017 with the idea of providing wood workspace for adults and children where creative ideas can run wild. The program is ...
e-Commerce Simplified
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everpeaks Consulting is a multi-channel e-Commerce solutions provider that helps brands showcase their products in the global marketplace. They set up...
Energy Reimagined With Electrify
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore’s first retail electricity marketplace, Electrify.sg, has created a peer-to-peer energy trading platform, Synergy, that TNB has expres...
TMT Digital Transformation Case Study
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our next episode of digital transformation with Jason Low, we review a case study with Thundermatch (TMT), Malaysia’s largest IT retailer on ...
Growing Future Tech Giants
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nexea is a venture capital and startup accelerator firm that aims to support and fund tomorrow’s tech giants. We dissect the firm’s method...
A New Kind Of Ryde
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ryde Technologies, a Singapore based startup launched in early 2015, is expanding its carpool services app to Malaysia. Ryde was launched as an altern...
Maggot Sausages and Insect Ice Cream (World Food Day Special)
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If eating insects grosses you out, you might want to know that creepy crawlies like the Black Soldier Fly could be the food of the future. With food c...
The Purr-fect Cat Stay
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When humans go on holiday, they can treat themselves to the comfiest, most luxurious experience - but when pets are left behind on holiday, they&rsquo...
Failing Forward: Cash Flow Management
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Failing Forward features real-life stories from entrepreneurs who have failed and are stronger for it. On this episode, we discuss the challenges of c...
Failing Forward Ep.03: Cash Flow Management
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Failing Forward features real-life stories from entrepreneurs who have failed and are stronger for it. On this episode, we discuss the challenges of c...
Malaysia with a Sci-Fi Spin
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comic books. Alternative history. Space-age Malaysia. Open For Business gets geeky with Azlan Tahir and Adley Ariffin, creators of a comic book series...
Failing Forward: Navigating Double-sided Platforms
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Failing Forward features real-life stories from entrepreneurs who have failed and are stronger for it. On Episode 2, we talk about Double-sided Platfo...
Failing Forward Ep.02: Navigating Double-sided Platforms
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Failing Forward features real-life stories from entrepreneurs who have failed and are stronger for it. On Episode 2, we talk about Double-sided Platfo...
Sustainable Leadership
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are in a time of immense challenges to sustainable development. To end global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate and environmental deg...
Making EAT Easy
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re always wondering what to have for lunch at work, SmartBite has the solution for you. The food delivery service uses AI and machine lea...
Going Crazy For LokaLocal
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When travelling, tourist traps are all too common and often do not reflect the true spirit of the country travelled to. LokaLocal is a startup dedicat...
6 Questions To Create An Incredible Marketing Strategy
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing ever happens in your business until you generate enquiries or prospects. How you think about your marketing and create your campaigns will det...
Music, Movies, and Mojo
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After spending 18 years at Maxis, Ratna Nadarajan left the corporate sector and got into the events scene. His company, Mojo Projects, has organized s...
Flipidea
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Statistics show that more than 75% of new and small companies from around the world shut down every year. This failure rate is staggeringly high and e...
Hotels Unchained
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Small, independent boutique hotels around the world are struggling in this climate. They don’t have the financial clout to make their presence f...
From Gula Cakery, With Love
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Baked goods tend to stir feelings of goodwill, home, and family - and Arieni Adriena has truly taken that to heart as the founder of Gula Cakery, a ho...
Forging Meaningful Relationships At Work
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila Singam, founder of Human Equation, joins us in the studio for the last Monday of the month to discuss how and why we should work to build more ...
The Art of Sustainable Events
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eventistry plans weddings, corporate events, and all sorts of parties with a “sustainable twist”. Their approach gives them a niche and ca...
The Art of Sustainable Events
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eventistry plans weddings, corporate events, and all sorts of parties with a “sustainable twist”. Their approach gives them a niche and ca...
Turning Waste to Profit
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all love saving money, and it’s safe to say we can all relate to resorting to eating instant noodles and figuring out the cheapest transport ...
A Furniture Business Built on Family Values
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been 40+ years since its inception - with 20 showrooms across 5 countries - but Australia’s most awarded furniture company, King Livi...
A Furniture Business Built on Family Values
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been 40+ years since its inception - with 20 showrooms across 5 countries - but Australia’s most awarded furniture company, King Livi...
Waffling About Business With Eggette Lab
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Food is the driving passion for a good majority of Malaysians, and while our local snacks have a special place in our hearts, we also love trying snac...
Building A Platform Business
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As you go more digital, your business can grow with it. However, many traditional businesses are using this opportunity to cover losses and not actual...