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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...

The New Era Of Designer Furniture

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Husband and wife team, Frank and Grace Wong, always saw designer furniture as something marketed exclusively to the über-rich, with furniture sho...

19 Questions To Assess, Calibrate, & Improve Your Sales Performance

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many salespeople struggle with how to assess, calibrate, and improve their levels of sales performance. Jeevan Sahadevan, founder of Leverage Lab, sha...

Mastering Finance With A Board Game (Part 2)

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion with Hemant Doshi about the gamification of financial literacy, the decision to keep things tangible in an age of tech-driv...

Content Nation - Real World, Digital Solutions

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Content Nation are a local creative content agency that delivers innovative marketing solutions to engage and grow your brand audience via content cre...

The Business of Affordable Luxury Holidays

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a holiday in the Maldives, Greece or even Bora Bora, without burning a hole in your pocket. Impossible? Not according to Luxury Escapes. Since...

SukaSucre Bistro

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Among his multiple achievements and accreditation’s as well as having graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia & Paris, Dato’ Fazley Yaa...

Showing Appreciation To Enhance Motivation And Performance

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How does appreciation translate into recognition? Why is it so important? And how can companies and individuals show appreciation in tangible, accepta...

Mastering Finance With A Board Game

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Praxis is a board game that helps players learn financial literacy. As a B2B solution, Praxis works for those in banking, insurance, and other financi...

Atlas Solutions: For Your Personal Protection

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Founded in 2016, Atlas Solutions is a leading integrated security training and service provider in South East Asia. Atlas supplies UK and Internationa...

BlinQ: The One Stop Fashion Shop

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When the 1995 movie Clueless came out, moviegoers everywhere coveted Cher Horowitz’s virtual fitting room, where she could try on clothing from ...

Nippon Delicious: Japanese Lifestyle Dining

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nippon Delicious are the company to bring to Malaysia the traditional style of Bari-Uma (Super Tasty) Ramen and Kodawari Menya (Ultimate Noodle) to Ma...

Re-imagining The Way Malaysians Enjoy Coffee

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysians love their coffee, and as the industry evolves and we become more discerning about our coffee taste - we have become more demanding. Audrey...

Minggu Muzik Malaysia 2019

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Minggu Muzik Malaysia is a week-long celebration of original Malaysian music with its inaugural edition to be held in Kuala Lumpur from 9th to 15th Se...

You Are Good Enough: Embracing Who You Really Are

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Karl LaRowe and Ravi Vig discuss their book, “You Are Good Enough: Embracing Who You Really Are”, as well as share case studies on how the...

The Non-profit Dog Boarding Business

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a spa. It’s a shelter. It’s a non-profit dog boarding service. We speak to Shannon Lam, founder of KL Pooch Rescue, about runni...

Cycling Without Age

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cycling Without Age is a movement started in 2012 by Ole Kassow - with a dream of wanting to help the elderly back onto their bicycles. It’s a m...

E-Commerce Logistics: As Easy As Uno, Dos, TresGo

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at e-commerce businesses to get your products sorted, packaged, and sent out? Nadhra Fauzi, co-found...

JomParkir - Paperless Parking Payments

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Parking is the bane of all Malaysian drivers. The pain points vary from the variety of poor payment methods to the lack of available and accessible pa...

5 Powerful Employee Training Methods

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Good staff performance at work is everything in a business. Managers and entrepreneurs struggle when their employees aren’t performing to their ...

Removing Wait Times In The Restaurant Scene

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aliments is an app that allows customers to make an order on-the-go, so that their meal is ready for dine-in or takeout when they arrive at the restau...

Never Run Alone Again

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

They were the first platform to offer virtual running as a concept in Southeast Asia and are the fastest growing fitness social media platform in Sout...

Taking The Family Business Online

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How did a traditional family business in Ipoh became a top seller for Lazada? Sam Kon of Beyond Infinity Consultancy shares his journey from offline t...

Taking Charge of the Mind

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the last Monday of the month and Sheila Singam of Human Equation comes back to the studio to discuss client case studies from her coaching ...

What you want lah, Dei?

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Taking Little India (Singapore) online doesn’t seem like an easy task, but Jay Varman and his team seem to have done it. Dei (Daily Everything I...

What took Malongo so long?

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Malongo are the French leaders in the marketing of fair-trade organic coffee producing 8000 tonnes of coffee annually. They cover the entire coffee ma...

Going With The Flow

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While yoga studios in and around KL are shutting down just as quickly as they open up, The Flow in Bangsar is thriving. We speak to Founder Tiffany Yo...

The Ultimate Dining Experience With Cammistry

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ambiance is a massive part of the dining experience for any food and beverage business, but Cammistry is taking it to a whole new level by using full ...

Women's Top 3 Self Inflicted Workplace Wounds

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Faridah Hameed shares her thoughts on self-inflicted challenges for women in the workplace, and how one could move past these obstacles.See omnystudio...

Of Health and Herbal Infusions

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rhymba Hills is a tea company that’s continuing to gain popularity because of its famous herbal infusions. But in a small market dominated by na...

Looking Beyond Resumes

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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