We speak with Ann Sze Pang and Tan Jin Xue, Co-Founders of Neo Livin, a tech-driven DTC furniture platform changing the way people shop for furniture. Neo Livin offers high-quality, affordable products through a unique community showroom model, integrating technology and sustainability. 


With over 1,000 homes served and multiple awards, Neo Livin has transformed from a small startup to a leader in the industry. We discuss their journey, the challenges of scaling a homegrown business, and their vision for the future of sustainable furniture shopping.

We speak with Ann Sze Pang and Tan Jin Xue, Co-Founders of Neo Livin, a tech-driven DTC furniture platform changing the way people shop for furniture. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://neolivin.com/">Neo Livin </a>offers high-quality, affordable products through a unique community showroom model, integrating technology and sustainability.&nbsp; With over 1,000 homes served and multiple awards, Neo Livin has transformed from a small startup to a leader in the industry. We discuss their journey, the challenges of scaling a homegrown business, and their vision for the future of sustainable furniture shopping.

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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.

 Transforming Furniture Shopping with Neo Livin

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Vesterbacka, the visionary entrepreneur best known for his role in turning Angry Birds into a global phenomenon during his time at Rovio Entertainment. Beyond gaming, Peter has been a key figure in the startup and education ecosystems, driving innovation and future-thinking in a variety of fields. We explore his journey from building one of the most recognisable mobile games to his current ventures, and gain insight into his thoughts on the future of technology, entrepreneurship, and education.

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Vesterbacka, the visionary entrepreneur best known for his role in turning Angry Birds into a global phenomenon during his time at Rovio Entertainment. Beyond gaming, Peter has been a key figure in the startup and education ecosystems, driving innovation and future-thinking in a variety of fields. We explore his journey from building one of the most recognisable mobile games to his current ventures, and gain insight into his thoughts on the future of technology, entrepreneurship, and education.

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From a pregnancy craving to a multi-million ringgit business, in this episode of Open For Business, we sit down with Rosli Manaf, Co-Founder of Homebaker@Clover, to explore the journey of building a successful bakery chain specialising in cinnamon rolls.



Rosli shares how this passion project grew into a thriving business with 11 outlets across the Klang Valley, the challenges of scaling in the ever competitive and complex F&B market, and his ambition to make Homebaker@Clover the Krispy Kreme of cinnamon rolls.



Tune in to learn:

- The transition from a corporate career in IT and telecommunications to starting an artisanal bakery.

- How focusing on cinnamon rolls helped Homebaker@Clover stand out.

- The challenges, mistakes and lessons learnt of scaling a food business while maintaining quality.

- Future growth plans, including franchising and potential international expansion.

From a pregnancy craving to a multi-million ringgit business, in this episode of Open For Business, we sit down with Rosli Manaf, Co-Founder of Homebaker@Clover, to explore the journey of building a successful bakery chain specialising in cinnamon rolls.Rosli shares how this passion project grew into a thriving business with 11 outlets across the Klang Valley, the challenges of scaling in the ever competitive and complex F&amp;B market, and his ambition to make Homebaker@Clover the Krispy Kreme of cinnamon rolls.Tune in to learn:- The transition from a corporate career in IT and telecommunications to starting an artisanal bakery.- How focusing on cinnamon rolls helped Homebaker@Clover stand out.- The challenges, mistakes and lessons learnt of scaling a food business while maintaining quality.- Future growth plans, including franchising and potential international expansion.

The Krispy Kreme of Cinnamon Rolls? How Homebaker@Clover Plans to Get There

In this episode of Open For Business, we speak to Cindy Woon, Founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Belly Happy, a business offering a range of snacks, homemade drinks, and ready-to-eat meals.



Cindy shares how she left her corporate job to pursue her entrepreneurial journey, the early challenges of starting Belly Happy, and how the business has grown from bazaars to partnerships with hotels.



Tune in to learn:

- Why Cindy made the shift from a corporate career to starting her own business.

- How Belly Happy sources and develops its range of snacks.

- The strategies Cindy is using to expand into new markets and grow the business.

- Her plans for the future and what’s next for Belly Happy.

In this episode of Open For Business, we speak to Cindy Woon, Founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Belly Happy, a business offering a range of snacks, homemade drinks, and ready-to-eat meals.Cindy shares how she left her corporate job to pursue her entrepreneurial journey, the early challenges of starting Belly Happy, and how the business has grown from bazaars to partnerships with hotels.Tune in to learn:- Why Cindy made the shift from a corporate career to starting her own business.- How Belly Happy sources and develops its range of snacks.- The strategies Cindy is using to expand into new markets and grow the business.- Her plans for the future and what’s next for Belly Happy.

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