While many businesses were forced to shutter due to the pandemic, one Temasek-backed tech-enabled beauty company in Indonesia, has defied the odds, by expanding from their online business to brick and mortar stores.

What did they see that the other businesses failed to notice?

On Mind Your Business, Lyn Lee Foo and Ryan Huang speak with Christopher Madiam, Co-founder and CEO of Social Bella, to find out about how they maintained their growth during the pandemic, plus how they are planning to incorporate new tech, such as A.I. into their business.

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Highlights of the conversation:

2.08 : What is the meaning behind your company name, Social Bella?

3.11 : How has your business evolved since you started it alongside your sister?

4.56 : What is your take on the current funding landscape?

7.08 : Do you have any plans to expand to Singapore?

9.40 : How are you incorporating new tech like A.I. into your business?

While many businesses were forced to shutter due to the pandemic, one Temasek-backed tech-enabled beauty company in Indonesia, has defied the odds, by expanding from their online business to brick and mortar stores.
What did they see that the other businesses failed to notice?
On Mind Your Business, Lyn Lee Foo and Ryan Huang speak with Christopher Madiam, Co-founder and CEO of Social Bella, to find out about how they maintained their growth during the pandemic, plus how they are planning to incorporate new tech, such as A.I. into their business.
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
Highlights of the conversation:
2.08 : What is the meaning behind your company name, Social Bella?
3.11 : How has your business evolved since you started it alongside your sister?
4.56 : What is your take on the current funding landscape?
7.08 : Do you have any plans to expand to Singapore?
9.40 : How are you incorporating new tech like A.I. into your business?

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Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

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Mind Your Business: Scaling up in a crisis - Lessons learned from a Temasek-backed tech-enabled beauty startup in Indonesia

As SMEs embrace AI to enhance productivity and innovation, Microsoft’s Copilot for SMEs programme is providing vital support, especially for businesses with limited resources.

Through subsidies and tailored resources, the programme equips SMEs with tools for effective AI adoption, enabling them to stay competitive.

But what challenges do SMEs face on their AI journey, and how can they best leverage these resources to succeed?

We explore these questions with Joanna Lim, SMB Lead for Microsoft ASEA & Shawn Lee, Chief Operating Officer at Crestar. 



Presented by Ryan Huang 

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

As SMEs embrace AI to enhance productivity and innovation, Microsoft’s Copilot for SMEs programme is providing vital support, especially for businesses with limited resources.
Through subsidies and tailored resources, the programme equips SMEs with tools for effective AI adoption, enabling them to stay competitive.
But what challenges do SMEs face on their AI journey, and how can they best leverage these resources to succeed?
We explore these questions with Joanna Lim, SMB Lead for Microsoft ASEA &amp; Shawn Lee, Chief Operating Officer at Crestar. 
 
Presented by Ryan Huang 
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Mind Your Business: How can Microsoft be the “Copilot” SMEs need to navigate the AI era?

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management discusses what investors should take away from the APEC summit's meeting between Chinese president Xi Jinping and outgoing US president Joe Biden. He also previews NVIDIA's earnings release, as well as encouraging data for October around China's economy.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang 

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management discusses what investors should take away from the APEC summit's meeting between Chinese president Xi Jinping and outgoing US president Joe Biden. He also previews NVIDIA's earnings release, as well as encouraging data for October around China's economy.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Bigger Pic: Xi-Biden meeting takeaways for investors

The importance of multilateral cooperation has come into focus amid a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, as several high-profile summits take place over last and this week, including the G20 Summit, APEC Economic Leaders' Summit, and COP29.

But, as it becomes increasingly challenging to imagine how Washington and Beijing’s relationship is set to turn as Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, how is the future world order looking when it comes to geoeconomics? And how will smaller countries like Singapore fare?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman, Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his insights.

Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Leah Millis / Pool Photo via AP

The importance of multilateral cooperation has come into focus amid a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, as several high-profile summits take place over last and this week, including the G20 Summit, APEC Economic Leaders' Summit, and COP29.
But, as it becomes increasingly challenging to imagine how Washington and Beijing’s relationship is set to turn as Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, how is the future world order looking when it comes to geoeconomics? And how will smaller countries like Singapore fare?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman, Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his insights.
Presented by: Audrey Siek &amp; Ryan Huang Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: Leah Millis / Pool Photo via AP

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