Yeoh Chen Chow is one of the most recognizable names in Malaysia’s startup scene. From co-founding Fave to scaling Groupon and KFit, he’s now launched 1% Advisory & Coaching, a minute-by-minute, fractional advisory firm helping business leaders make better decisions, faster.



In this episode of Open For Business, we dive into Chen Chow’s entrepreneurial journey, from small-town beginnings to startup exits, and why he’s now focused on empowering others. He reflects on the tough lessons from co-founder dynamics, managing acquisitions and exits, and why living simply helps him focus on impact.



We also explore:


The origins and model behind 1% Advisory & Coaching


What most founders get wrong about leadership and scale


Lessons from the Groupon Taiwan turnaround


How to build trust in high-stakes co-founder relationships


Why coaching, like business, is all about fit and clarity


His vision to become a "Business GP" for the startup world



Whether you’re a founder, exec, or aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with hard-earned lessons and practical insights for anyone looking to build, and sustain,  their ventures or careers.

Yeoh Chen Chow is one of the most recognizable names in Malaysia’s startup scene. From co-founding Fave to scaling Groupon and KFit, he’s now launched 1% Advisory &amp; Coaching, a minute-by-minute, fractional advisory firm helping business leaders make better decisions, faster.In this episode of Open For Business, we dive into Chen Chow’s entrepreneurial journey, from small-town beginnings to startup exits, and why he’s now focused on empowering others. He reflects on the tough lessons from co-founder dynamics, managing acquisitions and exits, and why living simply helps him focus on impact.We also explore:<ul><li>The origins and model behind 1% Advisory &amp; Coaching</li><li>What most founders get wrong about leadership and scale</li><li>Lessons from the Groupon Taiwan turnaround</li><li>How to build trust in high-stakes co-founder relationships</li><li>Why coaching, like business, is all about fit and clarity</li><li>His vision to become a "Business GP" for the startup world</li></ul>Whether you’re a founder, exec, or aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with hard-earned lessons and practical insights for anyone looking to build, and sustain, their ventures or careers.

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From JobStreet to Fave: Why Chen Chow Now Advises by the Minute

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