Introducing a brand new podcast series from thrive!

Introducing a brand new podcast series from thrive!

thrive is the young audience initiative of The Business Times. In this new series by thrive, we’ll be uncovering the day-to-day realities of various jobs in Singapore. Taking an unfiltered look behind the scenes, we aim to debunk myths about these careers.

Podcaster: thrive 

Produced by: The Business Times, SPH Media 

thrive is the young audience initiative of The Business Times. In this new series by thrive, we&rsquo;ll be uncovering the day-to-day realities of various jobs in Singapore. Taking an unfiltered look behind the scenes, we aim to debunk myths about these careers.
Podcaster: thrive&nbsp;
Produced by: The Business Times, SPH Media&nbsp;

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For young audiences to uncover the day-to-day realities of various careers in Singapore. Get an unfiltered look behind the scenes, debunking the most common myths and misconceptions.

A thrive teaser

2025 hasn't been the best year for F&B in Singapore, with multiple restaurants and chains closing down.

In today's episode, we sit down with Alex Chua and Jose Alonso from AC Concepts to discuss all things F&B. Are landlords are really to blame for the recent F&B closures? Are Home-based businesses unfairly competing with restaurants? What is it really like to work as a chef, and more.

Timestamps:

01:16 - Alex and Jose introduction

01:51 - What is AC concepts

03:50 - The reality of working as a chef

06:27 - How they decide on the menu

08:39 - “restaurant is not food”

13:58 - Singaporeans = experts on Japanese food?

18:53 - On F&B businesses shutting down

20:54 - On landlords raising rent

24:54 - Are people dining out less?

26:49 - Home-based businesses = competition?

30:02 - On Chinese brands like Haidilao and Mixue etc

32:41 - Is local hawker culture dying?

34:48 - Thoughts on food influencers/social media

36:43 - Final words of advice

 

 

Credits:

Written by: Daryl Choo and Andrew Wong

Hosted by: Lynette Koh and Andrew Wong

Edited by: Andrew Wong

Produced by: Daryl Choo

Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to thrivebt@sph.com.sg

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2025 hasn't been the best year for F&amp;B in Singapore, with multiple restaurants and chains closing down.
In today's episode, we sit down with Alex Chua and Jose Alonso from AC Concepts to discuss all things F&amp;B. Are landlords are really to blame for the recent F&amp;B closures? Are Home-based businesses unfairly competing with restaurants? What is it really like to work as a chef, and more.
Timestamps:
01:16 - Alex and Jose introduction
01:51 - What is AC concepts
03:50 - The reality of working as a chef
06:27 - How they decide on the menu
08:39 - &ldquo;restaurant is not food&rdquo;
13:58 - Singaporeans = experts on Japanese food?
18:53 - On F&amp;B businesses shutting down
20:54 - On landlords raising rent
24:54 - Are people dining out less?
26:49 - Home-based businesses = competition?
30:02 - On Chinese brands like Haidilao and Mixue etc
32:41 - Is local hawker culture dying?
34:48 - Thoughts on food influencers/social media
36:43 - Final words of advice
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Credits:
Written by: Daryl Choo and Andrew Wong
Hosted by: Lynette Koh and Andrew Wong
Edited by: Andrew Wong
Produced by: Daryl Choo
Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to thrivebt<a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">@sph.com.sg</a>
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BT Mark To Market at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btmark2mkt">bt.sg/btmark2mkt</a>&nbsp;
WealthBT at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btpropertybt">bt.sg/btpropertybt</a>
PropertyBT at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
BT Money Hacks at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks">bt.sg/btmoneyhacks</a>
BT Market Focus at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
BT Podcasts at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/podcasts">bt.sg/podcasts</a>
BT Branded Podcasts at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/brpod">bt.sg/brpod</a>
BT Lens On:&nbsp;<a href="http://bt.sg/btlenson">bt.sg/btlenson</a>

The truth behind recent F&B closures  + reality of being a chef | Thriving as a F&B entrepreneur

In today's episode we sit down with two Dyson engineers, Shawn Lim and James Dsouza, to find out what it's like being an engineer at Dyson. We find out why there's so many hair samples in their office and how Dyson's motor are made right here in Singapore.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

3:07 - Shawn as a chemical engineer

8:32 - Grab drivers asking do you work at Dyson?

10:06 - Different temperature settings

12:47 - Dyson motors are made in Singapore

27:16 - Thought and design behind Dyson products

28:18 - Engineering fails

32:01 - Importance of continuous learning

32:52 - How you got into engineering

35:01 - One product you could design without limitations?

39:29 - Creative ways to solve modern problems

40:01 - Final advice for aspiring engineers

42:58 - Outro

 

Credits:

Written by: Daryl Choo and Vivien Shiao

Hosted by: Daryl Choo and Lynette Koh

Edited by: Rasuna Azrayl

Produced by: Rasuna Azrayl

Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to thrivebt@sph.com.sg

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Discover more BT podcast series:

BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt 

WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt

PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

In today's episode we sit down with two Dyson engineers, Shawn Lim and James Dsouza, to find out what it's like being an engineer at Dyson. We find out why there's so many hair samples in their office and how Dyson's motor are made right here in Singapore.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:07 - Shawn as a chemical engineer
8:32 - Grab drivers asking do you work at Dyson?
10:06 - Different temperature settings
12:47 - Dyson motors are made in Singapore
27:16 - Thought and design behind Dyson products
28:18 - Engineering fails
32:01 - Importance of continuous learning
32:52 - How you got into engineering
35:01 - One product you could design without limitations?
39:29 - Creative ways to solve modern problems
40:01 - Final advice for aspiring engineers
42:58 - Outro
&nbsp;
Credits:
Written by: Daryl Choo and Vivien Shiao
Hosted by: Daryl Choo and Lynette Koh
Edited by: Rasuna Azrayl
Produced by: Rasuna Azrayl
Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to thrivebt<a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">@sph.com.sg</a>
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WealthBT at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btpropertybt">bt.sg/btpropertybt</a>
PropertyBT at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
BT Money Hacks at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks">bt.sg/btmoneyhacks</a>
BT Market Focus at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
BT Podcasts at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/podcasts">bt.sg/podcasts</a>
BT Branded Podcasts at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/brpod">bt.sg/brpod</a>
BT Lens On:&nbsp;<a href="http://bt.sg/btlenson">bt.sg/btlenson</a>

Dyson engineers gets REAL on hairdryer dupes | Thriving as a Dyson engineer

In today's episode we sit down with Vishal Harnal, managing partner of 500 Global, to find out what it's like being a venture capitalist, why he still invests in companies with only 1% chance of making it big, and the importance of enjoying what you do.

 

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:53 - Introduction of Vishal: What is a venture capitalist?

3:38 - How does venture capital firms / venture capitalists make money?

6:28 - Qualities Vishal look for in potential businesses before investing

7:51 - Where do VC firms get their funds from?

10:33 - The story behind investing in Grain

14:48 - Before Vishal became a venture capitalist

16:53 - Importance of enjoying what you do

18:23 - Networking with people from LinkedIn

21:03 - What is Vishal’s day like?

21:55 - Hunting for deals Vishal wants

24:38 - Vishal’s favorite part of the job

26:58 - What will the world look like in 10 years to Vishal?

28:43 - Artificial General Intelligence

29:18 - Vishal’s thoughts about the future

31:58 - Does Vishal dream of becoming a Shark?

33:14 - Do you need a finance/business degree to join VC?

35:00 - What Vishal looks out for when hiring

37:03 - An unspoken rule in the VC industry?

38:36 - 99% of startups cannot make it

39:43 - Looking for companies that give asymmetrical returns

40:43 - Personal investing vs venture capital firms

43:08 - The weirdest pitch Vishal heard

46:20 - What to say during coffee chats?

50:33 - People have a superficial understanding of themselves

51:13 - Never too late to restart

54:08 - Outro 

 

Credits:

Written by: Daryl Choo and Vivien Shiao

Hosted by: Daryl Choo and Lynette Koh

Edited by: Rasuna Azrayl

Produced by: Rasuna Azrayl

Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to thrivebt@sph.com.sg

services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 

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Discover more BT podcast series:

BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt 

WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt

PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

In today's episode we sit down with Vishal Harnal, managing partner of 500 Global, to find out what it's like being a venture capitalist, why he still invests in companies with only 1% chance of making it big, and the importance of enjoying what you do.
&nbsp;
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Introduction of Vishal: What is a venture capitalist?
3:38 - How does venture capital firms / venture capitalists make money?
6:28 - Qualities Vishal look for in potential businesses before investing
7:51 - Where do VC firms get their funds from?
10:33 - The story behind investing in Grain
14:48 - Before Vishal became a venture capitalist
16:53 - Importance of enjoying what you do
18:23 - Networking with people from LinkedIn
21:03 - What is Vishal&rsquo;s day like?
21:55 - Hunting for deals Vishal wants
24:38 - Vishal&rsquo;s favorite part of the job
26:58 - What will the world look like in 10 years to Vishal?
28:43 - Artificial General Intelligence
29:18 - Vishal&rsquo;s thoughts about the future
31:58 - Does Vishal dream of becoming a Shark?
33:14 - Do you need a finance/business degree to join VC?
35:00 - What Vishal looks out for when hiring
37:03 - An unspoken rule in the VC industry?
38:36 - 99% of startups cannot make it
39:43 - Looking for companies that give asymmetrical returns
40:43 - Personal investing vs venture capital firms
43:08 - The weirdest pitch Vishal heard
46:20 - What to say during coffee chats?
50:33 - People have a superficial understanding of themselves
51:13 - Never too late to restart
54:08 - Outro&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Credits:
Written by: Daryl Choo and Vivien Shiao
Hosted by: Daryl Choo and Lynette Koh
Edited by: Rasuna Azrayl
Produced by: Rasuna Azrayl
Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to thrivebt<a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">@sph.com.sg</a>
services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.&nbsp;
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Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Mark To Market at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btmark2mkt">bt.sg/btmark2mkt</a>&nbsp;
WealthBT at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btpropertybt">bt.sg/btpropertybt</a>
PropertyBT at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
BT Money Hacks at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks">bt.sg/btmoneyhacks</a>
BT Market Focus at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
BT Podcasts at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/podcasts">bt.sg/podcasts</a>
BT Branded Podcasts at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/brpod">bt.sg/brpod</a>
BT Lens On:&nbsp;<a href="http://bt.sg/btlenson">bt.sg/btlenson</a>

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