Open For Business
Open For Business
Discover fresh concepts, tackle obstacles, and unleash growth - Open For Business is the dynamic show where BFM engages with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry trailblazers, igniting inspiration, sparking success, and exploring new business models.Social links:
Building Huddle: AirUpThere’s Startup Journey
Grassroots sports have always had the talent, the passion, and the stories but rarely the technology. AirUpThere Technologies is trying to change that. Since 2018, the Malaysian startup has been building AI-powered camera systems and a sports streaming platform called Huddle, designed to help sc…
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From Gaming Chairs to Building Ergonomic Lifestyles
Two years ago, TTRacing was already a fast-growing gaming chair brand making its mark across Southeast Asia. Since then, the business has continued to evolve, expanding its product portfolio, strengthening its regional presence, and navigating the realities of scaling in a highly competitive consum…
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1.9 Million Empty Homes: How Urby Rescues the Ruins
1.9 million. That’s how many living quarters are vacant here in Malaysia, nearly 20% of the total, according to the 2020 Census. This puts hard numbers to a feeling many of us have: Malaysia has a housing paradox. We see "For Sale" signs and empty houses, yet many Malaysians still feel priced out o…
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Milk, Money, and Kid-Genius Ideas
What does it really take to bridge the gap between a child’s imagination and a viable business model? In this episode of Open For Business, we explore the evolution of Goodday KidSTART 3.0, Malaysia’s largest "kidpreneur" platform, which recently culminated in a national TV series finale. We sit…
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Halogen's Crypto Moat? 0 to RM400M AUM in 3 Years
Is it possible to reduce an investment portfolio's risk by adding a highly volatile asset like Bitcoin? Halogen Capital Co-Founders Hann Liew and Lucas Ooi certainly think so. While the investment thesis might be a point of debate, the business traction is undeniable. Founded in 2023, Halogen has …
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Bonus Checks and Bass Lines
What does it take to build a business when the stakes are high and your time is already accounted for? In this episode of Open For Business, we sit down with Thiban Chandra, founder of TechX Malaysia, to explore the reality of the corporate side-hustle. From his career as a reservoir engineer i…
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When Passion Gets Professional
What does it really take to turn passion into a sustainable business? In this episode of Open For Business, we sit down with Janice Siew, founder of Petiteserie and Jan’s Gelato & Bakes, to explore the decisions behind the craft. From seven years in corporate banking to classical French pâtis…
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From 2 AM Curry Puffs to Siti Li: 23 Years of F&B Survival
The F&B industry is often romanticised, but for Shareen Ramli, the reality is far grittier. Yet, for 23 years, she has stayed in the game, evolving from making curry puffs at 2 a.m. to running the 105-seater Siti Li Dining & Foodhall. BFM Open For Business sits down with Shareen to discuss why s…
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From Cargo Drones To Passenger In The Sky
In this episode of Open For Business, we sit down with Dr Shian Lee, the aerospace engineer behind Alphaswift Industries. This is not a shiny drones conversation. It’s about what happens when machines start carrying real responsibility. We talk about why the sky might actually be easier for autono…
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$176M: How an “Accidental Founder” Built Doctor Anywhere
Founded in 2017 as a simple telemedicine app, Doctor Anywhere (DA) became a pandemic darling, raising nearly $176 million from heavyweights like IHH Healthcare and Temasek-linked Pavilion Capital. But in a surprising twist, the digital disruptor spent ~$80 million USD in late 2022 to acquire Asian …
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