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Funding is a key part of a startups’ journey and growth. In the last few years Equity Crowdfunding has become an important avenue for Malaysian businesses to raise funds. This includes companies such as logistics player TheLorry.com, P2P lender Fundaztic, homegrown robo advisor Akru, and many more. In fact in 2021, around RM221 million was raised by 104 issuers, representing a 73.5% jump from2020. 

To dive deeper into the role of ECF in the Malaysian startup and SME landscape, and whether it is a realistic source of funding, on the show we have Kashminder Singh - Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder of pitchIN, Malaysia’s biggest ECF platform, which accounted for 38% of all funding raised in 2021.

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Over the past few years, 3D printing has developed significantly and can now perform crucial roles in many applications, with the most common applications being manufacturing, medicine, and architecture. In today’s digital era, Ka Bina believes that 3D printing could help benefit the construction industry and help to provide homes for the B40 group. 

Courtsite, a Malaysian-built web app, is changing the game for budding athletes and sports enthusiasts with a centralised booking system for sports facilities. Easily accessible via any mobile or web browser, the platform allows users to digitally book sporting facilities across eight states for a variety of sports.

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「劳、资」；「雇、佣」，其实都是双向的互动。因此，雇主或招聘者都不应居高临下地审视雇员或应聘者，更重要的任务还包括提升企业在人资市场中的竞争力。那么，企业具体应该如何在后疫情时代的「人才争夺战」中脱颖而出、成为应聘者们投递应聘申请的首选呢？本期节目，我们继续听听职业配对平台有何分析！

Have you ever made an investment and wondered what drove you to do it? What kind of bias or preconceived notions that led you to select a certain stock or asset class? Could it be your subconscious mind? K. Gunasegaran from Wealth Street talks to Sim about how your subconscious mind can impact your financial decisions.

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The shortage of workers which is still plaguing many local industries. Recently, the Home minister said that employers applying for foreign workers from 15 countries will be able to get their applications approved within three days. This is limited to seven sectors and employers are now precluded from going through pre-conditional hiring qualification and quota eligibility. While this may be a welcome move, it is still a short term solution. Hence, what are some of the longer term measures the government should be looking at? For insights, we speak to Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan, Executive Director of Malaysia Employers Federation.

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At GE15, UMNO had its worst performance, winning just 26 seats. With that, at its General Assembly, how much soul searching will take place and will there be a leadership challenge? Dr Azmi Hassan, Senior Fellow of the Nusantara Academy of Strategic Research tells us what to expect.

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Herbalife Nutrition sees further growth potential for its meal replacement products thanks to the growing waistlines of Malaysians with the latest National Health & Morbidity Survey showing that 50.1% are overweight and 19.7% facing obesity in 2019. Steven Chin, the Senior Director & General Manager for Herbalife Nutrition Malaysia & Singapore also talks about how the MLM company sees growth in the direct-selling business as many seek to supplement their income in the face of rising cost of living

2022 saw the selloff of most asset classes, no thanks to the Federal Reserve adopting a very hawkish monetary policy. And with the IMF warning that the global economy will slow in 2023, what are the investment opportunities and how important is it to stay invested? 

This conversation is brought to you by Standard Chartered Malaysia.

The prestigious Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas saw over 3,200 exhibitors from 173 countries showcasing their latest innovations. From Samsung’s bending display to a robot mechanised for elderly care and a slew of electric vehicles, the event is seen to highlight the tech trends that'll shape 2023 and beyond. The question is what innovations will see commercial value and perhaps be the killer application that propels the earnings of tech companies? For insights, we have with us Daniel Ives, Managing Director, Wedbush Securities.

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