iSearch Malaysia - Business Podcast for Entrepreneurs

In this episode of Getting Funded MY, we have Calvin from Fundaztic to share how SMEs can raise funds via peer-to-peer financing.

The areas of discussion include:

- What is peer-to-peer financing

- Repayment period for SMEs

- The advantages of P2P financing

- How SMEs can increase their chances of securing this funding

- How investors can pick the best SMEs to invest in

- How investing in Fundaztic works

- Businesses that have been booming since the pandemic

Check out Fundaztic here:

https://www.fundaztic.com/my/

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In this episode, we have Nadia Jalil from MyBump on the show to discuss on how to leverage on the power of a crowd for your brand marketing.

The areas of discussion include:

- How crowd advertising works

- Effectiveness of crowdvertising and results that a business can expect from it

- How MyBump targets audience in a particular location

- MyBump's different advertising approaches

- Guaranteed mileage and impressions for clients

- How business owners can track campaign results

- How impressions are measured offline

- MyBump's availability throughout Malaysia

- How business owners can get started with MyBump

Check out MyBump here:

https://mybump.my/

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In this episode of Weekend Business Idea, we have Kai from Orange Jacket Studios to share some things you need to know before you start and grow a service business as a freelancer.

The areas discussed include:

- How they grew their video production company

- How freelancers with skills can get more clients

- Things to take note of to deliver a great client experience

- Tips to scale your service business

- Number 1 advice for people who wish to start a service business

Check out Orange Jacket Studios here:

https://www.ojstudios.com/

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In this episode of Getting Funded MY, we have Brian Johnson Lowe from Poptron to share their funding journey and tips for entrepreneurs who wish to raise funds for their business.

Discover how Poptron managed to raise $1.12 million via VC Funding during the pandemic.

The areas covered include:

- The story of Poptron

- Products currently popular on Poptron

- Poptron's funding journey

- What attracted Hong Kong investors to Poptron

- Plans to utilise the $1.12 million raised

- Top 3 skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur

- Number 1 advice for entrepreneurs who wish to raise funds

- Advantages of having tech skills as a founder

- Why mental health is your biggest asset as an entrepreneur

Check out Poptron here:

https://poptron.co/

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In this episode, we have Chung Chee Fei from Demojo on the show to discuss about the key components of a successful social media campaign.

The areas of discussion include:

- Key components of a successful social media campaign

- How can business owners get started with AR and VR

- Social media marketing strategies that are currently effective

- The best social media channel for B2B and B2C companies

- Do business owners have to be the face of their marketing content

- What it means to define the experience for consumers

Check out Demojo here:

https://isearch.com.my/business/demojo/

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In this episode of Getting Funded MY, we have Vincent Kok from Eatcosys to share their funding journey and tips for entrepreneurs who wish to raise funds for their business.

Discover how Eatcosys managed to raise RM10 million via ECF.

The areas covered include:

- The story of Eatcosys

- How Eatcosys helps Malaysian F&B merchants

- Eatcosys's Funding Journey

- Pre-marketing steps for entrepreneurs who wish to raise funds from ECF

- Plans to utilise the RM10 million raised

- Advice to F&B merchants affected by the pandemic

- Number 1 advice for entrepreneurs who wish to raise funds

- Importance of a co-founder in raising funds

-Identifying a good co-founder

Check out Eastcosys here:

https://eatcosys.com/

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In this episode of Weekend Business Idea, we have Donovan Tan from Neybrfood to share some business tips and things you need to know before starting a home cook food business.

The areas covered include:

- Steps for home chefs to start a food business and get consistent sales

- How you can generate genuine feedback before marketing your products

- Advantages of selling your food through Neybrfood

- Top 3 best-selling food categories on Neybrfood

- Number 1 advice for people who wish to start a food business at home

Check out Neybrfood here:

https://neybrfood.com/

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In this episode of Getting Funded MY, we have Clarence Leong from EasyParcel to share their funding journey and tips for entrepreneurs who wish to raise funds for their business.

Discover how EasyParcel managed to raise RM55.1 million via Series A and Series B.

The areas discussed include:

0:35 - The story of EasyParcel

2:16 - How EasyParcel's business model evolved in the last 7 years

3:50 - Types of business that are currently booming

5:37 - EasyParcel's funding journey

8:01 - How Series A and Series B differ in terms of challenges to obtain funds

9:54 - Plans to utilise the RM55.1 million raised

10:19 - Challenges EasyParcel faced when expanding regionally

11:33 - EasyParcel's marketing in other countries

15:04 - Number 1 advice for entrepreneurs who wish to raise funds

17:40 - Bootstrapping and getting revenue numbers before fundraising

20:22 - Things to look for when searching for a co-founder

21:36 - Lessons from the funding journey

Check out EasyParcel here:

https://easyparcel.com/

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In this episode of Getting Funded MY, we have Haddy from MoneyMatch to share their funding journey and tips for entrepreneurs who wish to raise funds for their business.

Discover how MoneyMatch manage to raised RM18.5 million.

The areas covered include:

- How a typical SME can benefit from MoneyMatch's cross-border services

- MoneyMatch's funding journey

- What MoneyMatch did differently pre-Covid and post-Covid to stay afloat

- Plans to utilise the RM18.5 million raised

- MoneyMatch's marketing plans

- How the pandemic accelerated the rate of MoneyMatch's business operations and growth

- Number 1 advice for entrepreneurs who wish to raise funds

- Lessons from MoneyMatch's journey

Check out MoneyMatch here:

https://transfer.moneymatch.co/

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In this episode of Getting Funded MY, we have Arun Nagarajah from eVULX to share their funding journey and tips for entrepreneurs who wish to raise funds for their business.

Discover how eVULX manage to raised RM300,000 from Equity Crowdfunding (ECF).

The areas covered include:

-eVULX’s funding journey

- What founders should prepare before the due diligence stage

- How eVULX gained the trust of investors in pre-live stage

- Plans to utilise the RM300,000 raised

- Finding freelance talents

- Number 1 advice for entrepreneurs who wish to raise funds

- Lessons learned from our funding journey

Check out eVULX here:

https://evulx.com/

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