Founded in 2013, Global TechSolutions (GTS) began as a local start-up offering customised equipment solutions for semiconductor manufacturers. Over the past decade, they have grown into a regional player with operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and the U.S.



We speak with Kenneth Lee, CEO of GTS, about the company’s growth journey, the strategies that facilitated its regional expansion, and how it’s navigating today’s semiconductor landscape — from supply chain challenges to AI-driven opportunities.



This episode of Open For Business is powered by PETRONAS SmartPay, the simpler and better solution for all your business needs.

Founded in 2013, Global TechSolutions (GTS) began as a local start-up offering customised equipment solutions for semiconductor manufacturers. Over the past decade, they have grown into a regional player with operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and the U.S.We speak with Kenneth Lee, CEO of GTS, about the company’s growth journey, the strategies that facilitated its regional expansion, and how it’s navigating today’s semiconductor landscape — from supply chain challenges to AI-driven opportunities.This episode of Open For Business is powered by PETRONAS SmartPay, the simpler and better solution for all your business needs.

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GTS: From Local Beginnings to Regional Expansion

For many entrepreneurs, the idea of living and working anywhere in the world is the ultimate goal. But for Andrew Henderson, it’s more than a dream—it’s a business model. He’s the founder of Nomad Capitalist, a consultancy that helps high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs build global lifestyles through offshore strategies, second citizenships, and optimised tax structures.



Based partly in Malaysia, Andrew has become one of the most recognised voices in the offshore world, featured in outlets like Bloomberg, Forbes, and CNN. Today, we’re finding out why Malaysia is emerging as one of the world’s most attractive bases for global entrepreneurs, how Nomad Capitalist operates behind the scenes, and what it really means to “go where you’re treated best.”

For many entrepreneurs, the idea of living and working anywhere in the world is the ultimate goal. But for Andrew Henderson, it’s more than a dream—it’s a business model. He’s the founder of Nomad Capitalist, a consultancy that helps high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs build global lifestyles through offshore strategies, second citizenships, and optimised tax structures.Based partly in Malaysia, Andrew has become one of the most recognised voices in the offshore world, featured in outlets like Bloomberg, Forbes, and CNN. Today, we’re finding out why Malaysia is emerging as one of the world’s most attractive bases for global entrepreneurs, how Nomad Capitalist operates behind the scenes, and what it really means to “go where you’re treated best.”

Nomad Capitalist: Building a Life Where You’re Treated Best

The AI sector is frothy, filled with "wrappers" disguised as deep tech and companies blurring the line between innovation and snake oil. Yet, Agnes AI claims to be different. By combining a "Snapchat-style" social feed with an enterprise-grade productivity suite, they aim to capture the 99% of Southeast Asian users who aren't paying for ChatGPT.



Bruce Yang, Co-Founder and CEO, joins us to explain why Agnes AI is building a "mobile funnel" to drive desktop software sales. He breaks down their transition from Sapiens AI, their claim of "Sovereign AI" (training their own models rather than relying on APIs), and their ambitious goal to replace your entire office stack, from Word to Slack.



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The AI sector is frothy, filled with "wrappers" disguised as deep tech and companies blurring the line between innovation and snake oil. Yet, Agnes AI claims to be different. By combining a "Snapchat-style" social feed with an enterprise-grade productivity suite, they aim to capture the 99% of Southeast Asian users who aren't paying for ChatGPT.Bruce Yang, Co-Founder and CEO, joins us to explain why Agnes AI is building a "mobile funnel" to drive desktop software sales. He breaks down their transition from Sapiens AI, their claim of "Sovereign AI" (training their own models rather than relying on APIs), and their ambitious goal to replace your entire office stack, from Word to Slack.Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/man-using-ai-his-cell-phone-2549619317?trackingId=c004a196-ab75-476e-bfd6-e4a7a01d7e5a">Shutterstock</a>

Replacing Microsoft Office with Memes? Inside Agnes AI

The Southeast Asian payments landscape is a fierce battleground, crowded with global giants like Stripe and Adyen, regional heavyweights, and local gateways. Yet, HitPay has carved out a lucrative niche, processing over $1 billion annually for more than 10,000 businesses across the region.



CEO Aditya Haripurkar joins us to explain why the region needed an "SMB-first" payments player. He details HitPay’s journey from e-wallet and a Venmo parallel to securing a $16 million Series A led by Tiger Global, driven by a 100% compound annual growth rate.



We discuss:


The Boom: How HitPay went from processing $100k to $20 million monthly in under two years.


Differentiation: Why focusing on "omni-channel" and local payment methods beats the enterprise-first approach.


The Business Model: Why HitPay gives away POS software and website builders for free.


Capital Efficiency: processing $1 billion annually with a team of just 36 employees.

Future Trends: Why HitPay is integrating stablecoin payments for Singaporean merchants.

The Southeast Asian payments landscape is a fierce battleground, crowded with global giants like Stripe and Adyen, regional heavyweights, and local gateways. Yet, HitPay has carved out a lucrative niche, processing over $1 billion annually for more than 10,000 businesses across the region.CEO Aditya Haripurkar joins us to explain why the region needed an "SMB-first" payments player. He details HitPay’s journey from e-wallet and a Venmo parallel to securing a $16 million Series A led by Tiger Global, driven by a 100% compound annual growth rate.We discuss:<ul><li>The Boom: How HitPay went from processing $100k to $20 million monthly in under two years.</li><li>Differentiation: Why focusing on "omni-channel" and local payment methods beats the enterprise-first approach.</li><li>The Business Model: Why HitPay gives away POS software and website builders for free.</li><li>Capital Efficiency: processing $1 billion annually with a team of just 36 employees.</li></ul>Future Trends: Why HitPay is integrating stablecoin payments for Singaporean merchants.

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