Open For Business

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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 Kiyosaki (Financial Guru), Nick Vujicic (motivational speaker) and more. Tap into this valuable resource of shared experiences for the SME industry, which also touches on news, issues and trends affecting the business community and beyond.

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Scanning for Success

May 16 2024 41 mins

In recent years, Malaysia has been faced with a rising student dropout rate, with over 14,506 students leaving school prematurely in 2023 alone. That’s according to the National Social Council. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for innovative ways or solutions to keep students engaged and invested in their education. With this in mind, MyFuturity Global aims to step

Bootstrapped and Profitable Patriot Biotech’s Genomic Ambitions

May 15 2024 37 mins

Founded in 2022, Patriot Biotech describes itself as a group of scientists, inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs who want to bring molecular-based biotechnology to the masses in Malaysia and the world, while nurturing and building local talent and technology. Today on Open For Business, we explore the ambitions of this startup, their focus on genomics and its applications to aq

How Uber Inspired TheLorry’s Modernisation of ‘Lori Sewa’

May 14 2024 46 mins

“If there is a time to start a business, it is now, while we’re young.”A lunch between co-workers in their mid-20s in 2014 turned into a startup that has raised RM46 million, is now close to profitability, and wants to generate RM80-90 million in revenue in 2024 powered by its growth in Indonesia.In 2014, 5 months after an initial discussion over lunch in 2014, Goh Chee Hau a

Revolutionising Manufacturing with Projet Technology

May 13 2024 39 mins

In this episode of Open For Business, we venture into the advanced field of technology, focusing on engineering, manufacturing and product development with Projet Technology — a company founded out of a passion for tackling the complex challenges within its industry.From reducing lead times and managing resource constraints to facilitating high mix low volume orders, Projet Techn

Why 2Stallions Co-Founder Avoided Engineering and Built a Digital Marketing Firm Instead

May 12 2024 37 mins

In this episode, we speak with Dhawal Shah, Regional Managing Director and Co-founder of 2Stallions, a boutique digital marketing agency with headquarters in Singapore and teams across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and India.Started with his schoolmate-turned-university friend Razy back in 2012, 2Stallions has spent over the last decade providing small businesses with digital mark

Expanding Horizons: IWG Malaysia's New Workspace Launches

May 08 2024 26 mins

We explore IWG Malaysia's ambitious expansion as they gear up to launch four new workspaces in the country. Two of these new centres will be situated in the Klang Valley, while the other two will find their home in Johor Bahru, catering to the growing community of hybrid workers. These new locations, representing Regus and HQ, will enhance IWG Malaysia's portfolio, providing a dive

Tokpork’s 6 Year Journey, KL Foodie Spark, and Expansion Plans

May 07 2024 38 mins

“And I took that personally”. That was how the eccentric founder of Tokpork, Phon Yung Hou, felt when he was making RM300 a day in sales which paled in comparison to the others around him at Restoran Yum Me Place. There may have been a tease or two from the business owners around him that Tokpork was more hobby than business.Phon wasn’t always in the business of selling Nasi

Capsphere: Helping SMEs Leverage Assets for Financing

May 07 2024 40 mins

Connecting SMEs to investors, Capsphere claims that it sets itself apart from other similar players because each loan is asset-backed, or secured by an asset. Founded in 2016, the company targets businesses that have been in operations for over 1 year, with assets that can be used to secure the loan such as industrial equipment or even contracts.Last financial year the firm generat

Embracing Resilience in Ethical Beauty

May 06 2024 31 mins

Transitioning from corporate careers in the United States of America to building a transformative business here in Malaysia, Carmen Khor and Jeremy Andrus exemplify resilience and unwavering commitment through their journey as the founders of Libra Wellness.They have created a beauty and wellness brand that champions mental well-being while curating sustainable and high-quality pro

KL Tech City: From Advisory Business to Venture Studio

May 05 2024 36 mins

KL Tech City is a venture studio that predominantly focuses on providing early stage capital for emerging technologies like Blockchain, Fintech, EV, Cleantech, and Digital trading platforms.Apart from just providing startups with capital, they also offer supporting services including networking, strategic partnerships, and mentorship, and claim that since they invest proprietary ca