Open For Business

Many people unfortunately found themselves out of a job when the pandemic hit, with areas like the travel & tourism industry being especially affected. For some, they managed to pull themselves back up into new ventures - and since then have created new careers for themselves. Afiq Nazar, director of Grill Haven, shares how Grill Haven came from a couple of grounded pilots, and where they’re headed next. 

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Shahnaz Interiors is dedicated to transforming the nation’s healthcare facilities from monolithic concrete blocks to inspiring and contemporary spaces for healing the patients. Nazrin Shahnaz, the CEO of Shahnaz Interiors shares how they intend to humanise the hospital experience, and why this is crucial in light of the pandemic.

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Shahnaz Interiors is dedicated to transforming the nation’s healthcare facilities from monolithic concrete blocks to inspiring and contemporary spaces for healing the patients. Nazrin Shahnaz, the CEO of Shahnaz Interiors shares how they intend to humanise the hospital experience, and why this is crucial in light of the pandemic.

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Founders of Bash Clothing, Cecilia Ooi and Maxine Khor, have been running their e-commerce clothing business since 2014 with more than 1,400 products ranging from clothing, accessories, shoes, and homeware available on their website. They join us to share their journey of being in the fashion industry for eight years. 

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Founders of Bash Clothing, Cecilia Ooi and Maxine Khor, have been running their e-commerce clothing business since 2014 with more than 1,400 products ranging from clothing, accessories, shoes, and homeware available on their website. They join us to share their journey of being in the fashion industry for eight years. 

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2007 marks the birth of Eyez Optometry. In a span of 15 years, it has grown with 13 outlets across the country. Its mission is to be the revolutionary optical trader that brings the industry to new heights. Founder Kevin Siew joins us to talk about his vision.

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2007 marks the birth of Eyez Optometry. In a span of 15 years, it has grown with 13 outlets across the country. Its mission is to be the revolutionary optical trader that brings the industry to new heights. Founder Kevin Siew joins us to talk about his vision.

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Even though selling through Facebook Live has been gaining popularity in Southeast Asia for years, many vendors are still going through their comments afterward and using pen-and-paper to collect orders. Wong Zi Yang, CEO, explains how Upmesh automates the checkout process and ultimately, the intent for its final form as a platform where people can discover new live commerce sellers across different social media platforms.

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Even though selling through Facebook Live has been gaining popularity in Southeast Asia for years, many vendors are still going through their comments afterward and using pen-and-paper to collect orders. Wong Zi Yang, CEO, explains how Upmesh automates the checkout process and ultimately, the intent for its final form as a platform where people can discover new live commerce sellers across different social media platforms.

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It takes a lot for a business to stand the test of time, especially given the comings and goings of the past decade. Jan Wong and Daryll Tan, co-founders of OpenMinds Resources, prove that while it is an uphill battle, it is not impossible to actually hit that sweet 10 year milestone. 

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