Open For Business
Open For Business
Playlist by Open For BusinessThe 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 Marti…1,510 clip(s) in playlist
Looking to Get Hyred?
In today's rapidly evolving job market, traditional methods of securing part-time work, such as word-of-mouth referrals or classified ads, are becoming increasingly outdated. Many individuals, particularly younger generations, face challenges in finding part-time opportunities that match their sche…
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OpenAcademy: MasterClass Meets YouTube With a Localised Twist
OpenAcademy is the education arm of marketing-tech consultancy OpenMinds, and is trying to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world skills through microlearning principles. The platform allows individuals to take 5-minute lessons in the hopes of upskilling learners on the go and c…
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Modernising Organic Waste Management With BioLoop
Today on the show, we take a look at some of the innovative strides in sustainable waste management with Mah Jun Kit, Founder and CEO of BioLoop, a pioneering startup transforming Malaysia’s palm oil waste landscape. BioLoop utilises Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) to convert organic waste into …
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From Tealive to The Body Shop, Web Bytes’ 17 Years of Empowering Retail and F&B
Founded in 2007, Web Bytes is a software development company that specialises in software solutions for the retail and food and beverage (F&B) industries, and is 38% owned by GD Express Carrier Bhd (GDeX). The company began as a small project attempting to reinvent retail software and yet today…
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14 Years of Wanderlust Around the World
“Fashion retail is not a Silicon Valley story”. Jenn’s Wanderlust + Co journey began back in 2010 in her apartment in Melbourne, powered by a WordPress website, self-made graphic designs, and about RM10,000 in startup money. Today her Wanderlust + Co products are present in nearly 30 countries, …
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Bomb Battle: A Twist to Escape Room
While technological advancements and immersive multiplayer experiences make gaming a popular leisure activity, excessive screen time poses risks to children's mental health, including addiction, diminished focus, and social skill deficiencies. To address these concerns, Bomb Battle, a team-build…
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Finalyst: Trying to Help Agents Improve Conversion and Relationship Management
Malaysian startup Finalyst wants to help financial planners, insurance agents, and unit trust consultants improve sales conversions and better manage their relationships with clients through their financial planning platform. With a focus on simplicity, Finalyst says that the platform supports i…
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A Glance Into The Future Of Business
Today on the show, we’re diving into the realm of Extended Reality (XR) with Theyventhiran Nadarajah, CEO, & Jayagaren Paramasivam, CTO, Teczo Sdn Bhd . They are a technology company that provides cutting-edge Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) applications, mobile applications, metave…
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Shopmatic’s Drive to Make E-Commerce Easy for Merchants
Shopmatic is a global e-commerce platform that empowers merchants to build and grow their businesses online. The company was acquired by global embedded finance firm MatchMove in 2022 in a deal worth $200 million US Dollars, enabling MatchMove to provide its Banking-as-a-Service capabilities to Sho…
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Hard Facts on Hard Hats
On this episode of Open For Business, we dive into an increasingly crucial topic within the bustling construction sector of Malaysia— safety on the job site. In an industry that is as dynamic as it is hazardous, innovative solutions are not just welcome; they're necessary. We are joined by Frank…
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