Open For Business
Episodes
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...
Expanding A Brand’s Online Space
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Online retail is growing at breakneck speeds, making a brand’s online presence almost vital to its survival. Shopline, a B2B platform that gives...
Jasper Healthcare
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
8 years as a doctor and entrepreneur, Dr Lim’s passion is to contribute socially, especially in the senior care sector whilst building sustainab...
Embracing The 7-Year Itch
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
OpenMinds Resources didn’t start out focusing on digital marketing but the name today has become synonymous with MarTech and all things Online M...
Getting Better At Getting HYRED
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s safe to say that the nature of work is changing greatly. Remote and mobile working have taken off, open offices are the new standard, and t...
Malaysia Day Special - Open From Borneo: Jari Jari Spa
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is our Malaysia Day special and we’re calling it Open From Borneo. Malaysia as we know today would have never existed without the inclusion...
Malaysia Day Special - Open From Borneo: Borneo Tribal Squad
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is our Malaysia Day special and we’re calling it Open From Borneo. Malaysia as we know today would have never existed without the inclusion...
Malaysia Day Special - Open From Borneo: SALTed
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is our Malaysia Day special and we’re calling it Open From Borneo. Malaysia as we know today would have never existed without the inclusion...
Malaysia Day Special - Open From Borneo: Left & Right
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is our Malaysia Day special and we’re calling it Open From Borneo. Malaysia as we know today would have never existed without the inclusion...
Ads That Talk Back
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ads are often seen as intrusive to the online experience… but what if an ad asked you before promoting a product? Instreamatic’s voice-en...
Discover Yourself With Advanx Health
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Advanx Health combine a data and tech-driven approach with human-centric model, empathy and compassion to help you tackle the most persistent health c...
Shipping Like A Shinobi With Ninja Van
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ninja Van is a tech-enabled express logistics company providing hassle-free delivery services for businesses of all sizes across Southeast Asia. Launc...
Growing A Business With Rent A Pot
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you not only carry on the family business, but transform it and expand it into a company so huge, they work with the likes of Tiffin Food Court...
My Merdeka: Episode 5 - In Search of Entrepreneurship Independence
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Enterprise presents a 5-part series showcasing entrepreneurs who have found their "Merdeka". In this series, we speak to entrepreneurs about their tri...
My Merdeka: Episode 4 - Ian Yee
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Enterprise presents a 5-part series showcasing personalities who have found their "Merdeka". In this series, we speak to entrepreneurs about their tri...
My Merdeka: Episode 3 - ST. Rubaneswaran
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Enterprise presents a 5-part series showcasing entrepreneurs who have found their "Merdeka". In this series, we speak to entrepreneurs about their tri...
My Merdeka: Episode 2 - Afiq Iskandar & Jiman Casablancas
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Enterprise presents a 5-part series showcasing entrepreneurs who have found their "Merdeka". In this series, we speak to entrepreneurs about their tri...
My Merdeka: Episode 1 - Sasibai Kimis
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Enterprise presents a 5-part series showcasing entrepreneurs who have found their "Merdeka". In this series, we speak to entrepreneurs about their tri...
Radiodays Asia 2019
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is radio still alive in today’s digital world? 95% of Malaysians seems to think so. Radiodays is a meeting place for broadcasters from around th...
How To Build An Omnichannel Fashion Giant (PART2)
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our chat with Co-Founder Casey Liang on what goes into running the omnichannel fashion giant, Pomelo. Listen to how the guys behind Lazada...
How To Build An Omnichannel Fashion Giant (PART1)
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pomelo is the largest vertical online fashion brand in Southeast Asia. Founded by the guys behind Lazada Thailand, Pomelo today serves over 50 countri...
The Bee-nifits of Eco Bee
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cathie Tan discusses her discovery of apitherapy - the use of bee products for human health - and how she took herself out of ill health and stress to...
Demystifying Digital Transformation
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many businesses in Malaysia today understands the importance of digital and how it can bring transformation wonders to their business if done correctl...
Demystifying Digital Transformation
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many businesses in Malaysia today understands the importance of digital and how it can bring transformation wonders to their business if done correctl...
Putting Pet-care Online
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Finding a sitter for a pet isn't easy. While friends and family are the best bet, commercial petcare providers come with their fair-share of horror st...
Speedbrick
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Established in 2016, Speedbrick Solutions is a cloud-based platform which aims to help contractors save time and money whilst maximizing productivity ...
Handal-ing It Like A Pro
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Patel was forced to take over the reins at his father’s solar panel trading company when he was just 15. Over the last decade, Aaron has t...
Barely Scratching The Surface
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're concerned about protecting and sterilising the surfaces in your home or workplace, or shielding your car from the effects of the weather - A...
Driving Advertising. Literally.
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Advertisers live on eyes and impressions; the more the merrier in both cases. Rodeo, an innovative startup that specializes in Transit Media, connects...
Driving Advertising. Literally.
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Advertisers live on eyes and impressions; the more the merrier in both cases. Rodeo, an innovative startup that specializes in Transit Media, connects...
No Hyde-Ing
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At their height, the Gastrodome group had 12 La Bodega outlets, a spa, a cafe and numerous other ventures, and they were all doing well. Fast forward ...
Drive Consumers To Your Store
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
People go to malls with the intention to spend, but how do you get them into your store? Enter Lantern Media. With their network of AI and facial reco...
MuzArt - Sketching The Foundations Of The Next Generation
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of music and art in a child’s development often go overlooked, especially within the ASEAN region, beyond picking up a classical ...
5 Methods for Improving Staff Performance
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to increasing the performance of staff, many leaders are stuck and don’t know where to begin beyond a carrot and stick mentality. ...
Tech For At-Home Elderly Care
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement homes. Old-folks home. Elderly care. These phrases are often stigmatized because of how many of these institutions are typically run. Care ...
Ombak Kitchen
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are plenty of seafood restaurants in KL. There are high-end ones, and not so high-end ones. But sometimes, it’s the ones that offer back t...
Better Than Your HR Guy
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
95% of employers make hiring mistakes every year. That is way too many hours wasted on the wrong people, and money that could have been better spent d...
Respecting Others - A Continuation
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, Sheila Singam, founder of Human Equation, started a discussion on respect and whether or not it's truly practiced or just talked about. Th...
Good Coffee, Subscribed!
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coffee fuels a lot of mornings for a lot of people, but genuinely good coffee is often hard to come by. Knowing this, Paul Berthelsen started a coffee...
KawKawVeg
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Currently our society has a plethora of choice when it comes to the food that we order and have delivered. There are however, some dietary choices tha...
Gold! Always Believe In Your Soul
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does a fresh graduate do when he’s asked to run the family’s gold jewellery business? He embarks on a digital transformation. 22 year...
Making A Splash With Bayou Lagoon
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you run a water park, business hotel, convention centre, resort style service apartments, and retail centre all at the same time? Dato Marco Se...
By Eggs - Cracking The Secrets of Skincare
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Childhood friends Quinnie Chong and Michelle Tan started By Eggs in 2017 with the idea of using all natural, edible food as core ingredients for skinc...
Democratizing Data
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about data all the time, but do we really know how to harness the staggering amount of data that’s analyzed every second of every day? W...
Potong Guler
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We know that Malaysians love their Teh Tarik. We also know that Malaysia is a hotbed for diabetes and other NCDs. What if there was a product that all...
Is Your Warehouse Halal?
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly do you need in a warehousing and fulfillment facility? Does it really matter if the facility is Halal-compliant? Well according to Store ...
Unique Fire
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fire-related incidents are often not at the forefront of many homeowners' minds; they seem to be the stuff of TV dramas, as if they couldn’t pos...
Memory Mementos - 97Bros & 18 Celebration
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Memories fade, but jewellery is forever. At least, that’s the idea behind Lim Wen Kaii’s fashion jewellery company, 18 Celebration. We dis...
Digitizing Hotels On A Single App
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Roomie is an app that allows hotels to engage with their customers and receive feedback in a more data-driven way. The app also allows customers to en...
What’s All The Buzz About Bees?
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard Dino on Breaking Bread talking about the health benefits of his kelulut honey - honey made from stingless bees. This time however, ...
INSKEN Business Coaching
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
INSKEN Business Coaching runs and creates entrepreneurship development programmes - but what does it take to run a company like this? INSKEN CEO Muhd ...
Pulling Back The Curtain With Jotex Fabrics
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Curtains, upholstery, even wallpaper - Jotex Fabrics provides a wide variety of interior furnishing fabrics that take a house to a home. Jo Wee Lee, m...
Failing Forward : Navigating Double-sided Platforms
08 Jul 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...
The Drive For Success With Mpire Auto Group
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What elements go into building the fastest growing automotive group in Malaysia? We speak to Dato Billy Goh about how Mpire Auto Group has grown since...
7 Effective Team Bonding Methods to Create Great Relationships Amongst Employees
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Often, leaders don’t work on developing better relationships amongst employees until it’s too late. Jeevan Sahadevan, founder of Leverage ...
Empowering Young Tech Startups
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After signing milestone partnerships with UC Berkeley and Fintech School - two hugely prominent entities in the global tech space - Fintech Lab is emb...
Ficus Venture Capital
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who do you talk to when you want to turn your ideas into reality? Where do you find your funds? And who do you get them from? We speak with the team f...
Nurturing and Grooming Future Leaders
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to the founder of Trinity Kids Malaysia about what makes an award-winning preschool; from the science behind their branch locations to managi...
It’s All About Passion, Focus & Risk
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to the reigning champion of the Perdana Young Indian Entrepreneur Award, Danion Lewis about sustainably growing Elizon Construction, and comp...
Respecting Others
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The definition of respect is “to have due regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of others”. But do we really practise this unfailingly...
The Fundamentals of Family Businesses
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Family businesses are a tough gig, but they make up a significant chunk of the Malaysian market. We speak to Dr. Mohar and Dr. Leilanie, consultants f...
Chef' Up
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst everyone seems to be moving in the direction of convenience and delivering fully cooked hot meals to practically anywhere, Chef' Up have decide...
Working After Retirement
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s seniors are healthier, more active and have a longer life expectancy than before thanks to advancements in medical sciences. Where in th...
A Solid Foundation With Floor Culture
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Flooring plays a pivotal, yet understated role in making a house feel like a home. From ensuring stability and durability for outdoor deck flooring to...
The Growth Of Grub Cycle
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Grub Cycle is a social supermarket dedicated to reduce food waste by selling edible surplus food from supermarkets and restaurants at below market pri...
Close More Sales! (Part 2)
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our chat with SalesCandy CEO, Stanley Chee, about the nature of closing a sale, the local property scene and how it markets products, as w...
MHub
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They help you close the gaps, with apps! A typical property sales cycle takes 6 months, and MHub believe that's too long. So they've taken it upon the...
The Asian Entrepreneur, Revisited
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Asian Entrepreneur is a non-profit digital knowledge platform discussing all things Asian entrepreneurship. Melvin Poh discusses how he’s ex...
Guaranteed Protection With Proguard Safety
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the leading brand in Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] in Malaysia and South East Asia, Proguard Safety provide every product pertaining to safet...
Failing Forward Ep.01 : The One Metric That Matters
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Failing Forward features real-life stories from entrepreneurs who have failed and are stronger for it. We kick off the series by speaking to Founder o...
Failing Forward: The One Metric That Matters
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Failing Forward features real-life stories from entrepreneurs who have failed and are stronger for it. We kick off the series by speaking to Founder o...
Close More Sales!
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The time it takes for a business to reply to a potential customer can make all the difference when it comes to sales. That window of opportunity doesn...