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We’ve all felt the frustration of driving round and round an area or a parking lot, desperately searching for that coveted empty space with bright yellow lines for ages. Well, what if you knew you had your very own parking spot reserved and ready to go?

CEO of peer to peer parking platform, ParkIt, Liew Kei Yan, discusses how he came up with this idea, misconceptions about running a tech business, and how he raised millions through equity crowdfunding and venture capitalists.

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When it comes to the world of soft drinks, one alternative in particular is taking the world by storm - kombucha. Gillian Chen & Zech Pharamond, co-founders of MyBoocha, tell us more about what kombucha is, and how they’ve grown from drink-making hobbyists to full-fledged entrepreneurs.

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iCARES Tech provides a convenient yet secure visitor control system to the client which intends to eliminate the duplication of access card issues, provide traceable records as well as create a more secure living community. This property security management app has now expanded from Malaysia to Singapore as well.

They won third place in the recent ASB101k Competition Start-up Track and TBV Capital has invested a 6-figure amount into iCare. Franky Foo, co-founder, shares their expansion plans.

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Inspired by George Harrison of The Beatles, Harriston Chocolates started out in 2005 in Malaysia as Cocoa Boutique by SC Teng. Taking the brand further are sisters Queenie and Wei Tzyy who now own Harriston Boutique, Signature and Chocolatier. They join the conversation as they unfold their sweet journey in the confectionery industry.

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Our roads here in Malaysia are not without problems. No matter where you live, whether it’s the Klang Valley or elsewhere, there is no doubt that you will have encountered a pothole or two? But other than driving around it and complaining, is there anything else that you can do? RepotLah is a one stop reporting platform to report non emergency issues in Malaysia. See a pothole? Repotlah! Someone smoking where they shouldn’t? Repotlah! These reports will then be sent to the relevant authorities. We speak with the founder Keasavan Hari Krishnan about how he hopes to solve some of the problems that we encounter on a daily basis.

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Sister duo Sim Li & Heidi Aw started off selling handbags and accessories, but with the launch of their multifunctional fitness bag came a wave of demand for more athletic wear. With that, they’ve since expanded into creating an entire lifestyle brand focusing on being happy, healthy, and comfortable. What could possibly be next?

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Embracing the gifts of nature, biotech company Life Origin focuses on producing environmentally friendly and sustainable protein by using food waste and disposable media. Life Origin produces high-quality sustainable insect protein and oil from Black Soldier Fly larvae utilising trace-able organic waste as feed for the larvae. Founder, Sio Chun Jia and Operation Production, Julius Au, return for a follow-up from their 2019 interview with a new identity - the winner of ASB 101K Competition Start-Up Track.

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BossBoleh is a digital company secretary platform that helps entrepreneurs incorporate Sdn Bhd companies online. We speak to CEO Billy Lee about using AI to automate the registration process, the major barriers for entry into the market, as well as how Boss Boleh plans to scale and ensure recurring income from its customers.

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EcoQueen is a marketplace that gathers sustainable beauty, personal care, and sells lifestyle products made by eco-conscious and ethical local brands. EcoQueen’s goal is to provide a community with opportunities to make more conscious decisions that could benefit not only themselves but also the environment. Kirubaleni Arul Dass, Director & Co-Founder of EcoQueen discusses the Malaysian’s path to sustainability. 

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From a two-person team receiving and packing orders from their kitchen tables and living rooms in September 2019, Wishful have now grown to a team of over 15 dedicated creative and operational talents with a mission to curate purposeful, practical and beautiful gifts that make an impact and create a lasting impression.

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