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Episodes
JCI CYEA 2018
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Being an entrepreneur is tough, especially if you are a young entrepreneur who is looking to start a business in a world where new and creative endeav...
Going Global Ep.07 - Commerce.Asia
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ganesh Bangah is a well-known name in the technopreneur community. He built MOL into one of the biggest payment companies in South East Asia, was the ...
Reinventing Work with DOJO
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
DOJO is a co-working space in KL working with organisations like Tech in Asia and Policy Street, notably securing an anchor tenant in the form of Comm...
Going Global Ep. 06 - MaxMoney
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Going Global shines the spotlight on home-grown money services provider - MaxMoney. MaxMoney offers a fast, secure and convenient way for i...
Fruiti King - Real Fruit Ice Cream
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the durian season and at every corner of the street, you’ll find a random truck selling a bunch of durians for all you durian lovers....
Automating Agriculture With LintraMax
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
LintraMax provides plantation management solutions designed to automate a plantation's operational processes, making them more efficient, controllable...
Going Global Ep.04 - Soft Space
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Now everyone can accept card payments! This week on Going Global, we feature the payment platform and service provider that makes it possible for anyo...
The Legacy Of Nazrin Hassan And What’s Next For Cradle
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On 14 June 2018, Malaysia lost not only a shining light in the Malaysian entrepreneurship ecosystem but also a man who inspired and taught many the wa...
The Venture 2018 Rundown
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a rundown of the Chivas Venture 2018, a global competition aimed at social enterprises. BFM’s very own Freda Liu discusses her experienc...
Going Global Ep.03 - CXS International
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every week on Going Global, we feature promising local tech companies who are on their way to becoming regional and global players. In this episode, w...
The 5 Things Malaysians Needed In Najib Razak
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Following the news of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s arrest, we caught up with Founder of Human Equation Sheila Singam to discuss Najib Razak’s ...
Going Global Ep.02 - Jobstore.com
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every week on Going Global, we feature promising local tech companies who are on their way to becoming regional and global players. In this episode, w...
From The Moon To Malaysian Roads
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Goodyear is one of the world’s leading tyre companies with operations in most parts of the world and one of the most recognised brand names. But...
Going Global Ep.01 - Aerodyne Group
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every week on Going Global, we feature promising local tech companies who are on their way to becoming regional and global players. To kick off the se...
Comfort With A 100-Day Guarantee
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fabio Miceli, founder of Sonno, an online mattress company, believes that testing a mattress at the store is not enough to help you decide. That&rsquo...
The Mega Fortress That Is Mega Fortris
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysian-made Mega Fortris Group is one of the leading suppliers of high quality, tamper-evident and innovative security seals to a wide range of ind...
Rocks Rewind - I Want You To Want My Products
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We flashback to a year ago during our Rocks Conference and take a look at what loyalty means in the world of a distracted, fragmented and complex mark...
Putting Under-utilised Cars To Good Use
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kwikcar is a car-rental app that connects people who need cars with owners of under-utilised vehicles. Think of it as the Airbnb of car rentals! We sp...
Rocks Rewind - More than just Another Brick In The Wall
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We Rewind to Rocks 2017 and talk to our panelists about the retail buzzword for the year - ‘Omnichannel’. It’s about true continuity...
David & Goliath
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As an entrepreneur, you want to be the best of the best and to revolutionise the industry you’re going in to. And if you know that your industry...
Rocks Rewind - Dazed & Confused Between Online & Offline
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We Rewind to Rocks 2017 and ask our panelists to tackle the issue of being 'Dazed & Confused Between Online & Offline'. What kind of a balance...
In The Business Of Discounts
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a well known fact that people, especially Malaysians, are big fans of saving money, and we are also fond of convenience. If you take those ...
Adult Fashion, Designed By Children
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Havan Clothing isn’t just about fashion; its plan is to empower underprivileged children by using their designs on the pockets of trendy t-shirt...
A Digital Renaissance for Mom & Pop Stores
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Storehub replaces the bulky PC or clunky touch screens that typically haunt storefronts with a simple iPad, that acts as not only a Point Of Sale syst...
Developing a Personal Growth Culture: Coping with Change at The Workplace
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Change is the only constant thing in life. In fact, Malaysia has just undergone a big change - the change of hands in the government. With such a chan...
Motoring Around With Mobike Malaysia
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mobike is a company dedicated to solving the last mile issue for the people who rely heavily on public transportation. Sanjey Chandran shares how Mobi...
A Cozy Home Cinema… Away From Home
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Read AMENIC backwards and you get “Cinema”, which is what these guys are all about! With a fully-licensed mini-cinema and entertainment sp...
EY Emerging Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, EY has the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year world title up for grabs in Monte Carlo, and the opportunity to be nominated for such a title...
The Ease Of Doing Business In Malaysia (Part 2)
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysia is internationally recognised for its business-friendly policy and competitive economy, providing the ideal business climate for local and fo...
The Ease of Doing Business in Malaysia (Part 1)
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysia is internationally recognised for its business-friendly policy and competitive economy, providing the ideal business climate for local and fo...
Building The Next Giants Of Asia
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, “Fritz” Demopoulos, co-founder of Hong Kong-based Queen’s Road Capital, talks to us about the process of pick...
Pitching Their Way to Amsterdam
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off their win in the Malaysian round of The Venture this January, Kim Lim from the Picha Project joins us to discuss her “pitching journey...
Giving Cashlessness A Boost
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is Malaysia ready to be a cashless society? The guys behind Boost App say it is, and they’re doing everything they can to take cashlessness main...
Give Your Business A Happily Ever After
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever struggled to tell someone what your business is about? Well, a couple of lessons on storytelling might help you. Let Johnny "The Journeyman" Gill...
Procurement The Way It Should Be
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lapasar is an online B2B procurement platform that allows companies to purchase general supplies for their businesses via a system that acts very much...
Sustainability Through Education
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Social Enterprise Academy, founded in Scotland 14 years ago, aims to take ownership to fill the gap in supporting and training social enterprises in o...
Getting the Dirt on CleanHero
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You often think about doing your laundry or mopping your floors. But how often do you clean your carpets or your upholstery - and do you even know how...
Of Good Designs, Customer Criteria, And Lightersabers
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Established in June 2010, Expedio Design is a boutique multi-disciplinary creative consultancy based in Petaling Jaya. Their teams execute a controlle...
On-Demand Trucking Made Easy
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Founded in April 2016, Ezyhaul is transforming the Southeast Asian road freight market with its on-demand trucking technology platform. Leveraging on ...
Juice A Conversation With JuiceLab
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Malaysia’s warm tropical climate, it is always important to stay hydrated and stay healthy. A great way to fulfill both goals is a nice refre...
More From Dah Makan
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Since Dah Makan last spoke to BFM a year ago, their sales have tripled and they have expanded extensively. We catch up with Jonathan Weins, CEO, to as...
MaGic - The Global Accelerator Programme 2018
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Global Accelerator Programme is an annual programme dedicated to helping startups learn the skills to scaling in the ASEAN area. Tanuja Rajah expl...
Car Rentals In The On-Demand Age
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
South Korean car sharing service Socar is making its first overseas expansion by allowing Malaysian users to book or rent a car for hours, days, or ma...
Everyone’s Personal Shopper
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pressed for time to make a quick run to the mall to get some groceries? Forgot your wife’s birthday and need a gift for her before the end of th...
A Tale Of 3 Girls, Beat-Driven Spinning And Rubberducks
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The co-founders of Hartamas’ favorite Al-Fresco cafe, Rubberduck and one of the freshest beat-driven indoor cycling studios in KL, Aloha Cycle C...
Digging Deep With Dropee
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dropee is a B2B marketplace that brings together suppliers and retailers on a single platform, and it launched the full release of its B2B marketplace...
The Enfin Enterprise
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to fine dining, it can be difficult to understand why we invest so much in what seems to be just food. But it turns out that the dining ...
Disrupting The Traditional IT Department
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Want to bring tech to your company, but don’t know how because that is not your core business? Wouldn’t it be so easy if you could just ou...
Perfect Blend Of Tech And Travel
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Kei Shibata, CEO of Venture Republic - a provider of vertical search engines and product review services primarily in the area of travel -...
The Makerspace Of The People
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever imagined what it it would be like if there is a place where you could go to make anything. And I do mean everything. All the tools that ...
Ke 'Ano Wa'a: The Outrigger Way
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From a family-owned resort to a staple of the KSL Capital Partners LLC portfolio, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts continue to serve tourists and travelle...
Eartistic Hearing And Balance Centre
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ability to hear is such an integral part of our lives that most people take it for granted. According to the World Health Organisation, hearing lo...
Going Bananas Over Asian Indie Cinema
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With their latest film Jimami Tofu receiving critical acclaim, Singapore-based production house, BananaMana Films, is growing and gaining momentum in ...
Making Asia A Travel Playground
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore-based ‘Be My Guest’ is an online platform that empowers and digitises hundreds of small-to-medium-sized travel businesses across...
Legal Calculations With EasyLaw
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nowadays there seems to be an app for just about anything from simple card games to real estate to food delivery, and it can be difficult to not only ...
Developing A Personal Growth Culture: Focus On Being Professional
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the third Monday of the month and Shankar of EQTD Consulting finds the excellence of any service is dependent on the people you interface w...
To Pasar, To Pasar We Go!
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is a certain kind of charm that is associated with the humble pasar; the freshness of the groceries and of course, value for money. You would no...
A New Chapter In Hotel And Space Management
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Next Story Group is made up of specialist organisations that view hotel and asset management through the combined lenses of hoteliers, technologists, ...
5 Habits That Will Help You Generate Massive Business Revenues In 2018
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Start the New Year with a bang as Jeevan Sahadevan shares 5 incredible yet simple habits that can help you increase your business revenues tremendousl...
Keeping Seamless Mobility On Track
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Silverrail Tech aims to connect rail routes in a single network to create a seamless experience for travellers. We speak to Will Phillipson about the ...
Renaissance Woman
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It can be difficult for entrepreneurs to know when to fold them, but also how and when to start again. Baroness Michelle Mone speaks to us all about h...
The Enterprise 2017 Lookback Special
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, the producers and presenters of Enterprise get together to look back on 2017 and discuss some of their most memorable guests and inte...
Through The Eyes Of ZICO
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
ZICO, initially Zaid Ibrahim & Co (ZI), was established in 1987 and is today one of the largest law firm in Malaysia with presence in all 10 ASEAN...
Old Buildings, New Hotels
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Once a practising lawyer and now a hotelier and restaurant owner with 27 properties under his brand, Unlisted Collection, Loh Lik Peng has always bent...
Developing A Personal Growth Culture: Build A New Mindset For Resolutions To Work
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It is the last month of the 2017 and in a few more weeks, a raft of personal resolutions will be made. Shankar of EQTD Consulting finds it a useful ti...
Backstreet Tourism: Travel, Explore, Learn
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Most people visit popular tourist spots when traveling, but to really get a feel of a country, you need to travel its backstreets and do what the loca...
Exploring New Heights With First Traxx
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Getting into a new sport is always daunting. But getting into a new, seasonal, relatively expensive sport is something that people can usually only dr...
My Happiness
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We begin by asking ourselves one of the universe’s most sought-after yet most complicated questions - What is happiness? Is it simply that posit...
Young & Mighty
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Some people are just born with an entrepreneurial spirit. At the tender age of thirteen, Henry Patterson speaks about his foundation, Young & Migh...
Charting Your Travels From Rome, To Rio
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
‘Rome 2 Rio’ is a global trip planner and search engine that displays a bevy of travel options for users to get from point A - B, with tim...
12 Questions For A Powerful Review Of Your 2017 And To Plan For An Incredible 2018
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first Monday of the month and Jeevan Sahadevan from Leverage Lab shares how these 12 questions can be used to do a personal review or a...
Get Verified With Verity Intelligence
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There are moments running a company where you might run into some issues - problems like negligent hiring and fraudulent business transactions can oft...
Capitalising The Rise Of Technology
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How will emerging technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) reshape the next generation of mark...