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Coworking spaces are the result of a booming startup and ‘self-made’ scene. With these spaces and facilities mushrooming in Malaysia, one has to wonder how they distinguish themselves from one another and stand out in a rapidly-growing landscape. We speak to Ganesh Mahendranathan, the Country Manager of Found8 - a prominent coworking facility HQ’d in Singapore with a few unique twists - about creating a standout brand that attracts and identifies with the local startup culture. We also touch on challenges, building loyalty, and the choice of setting up Found8’s KL space in an extremely busy district. 

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In 2018, Travelodge burst back onto Malaysia’s hospitality scene with two hotels after a two decade absence. Now, after setting up their fourth branch in Ipoh, managing director Marcus Aw joins us to talk about Travelodge’s continuing expansion, how they’re dealing with COVID-19, and their aims for the future.

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In this episode we chat with Cornelius Low, a professional wrestler with the MYPW promotion and currently their national champion. From a performance perspective, there is a lot to take away from pro wrestling: from the physical demands to storytelling and needing to adapt to any situation. Strap in and let’s take a dive into a unique perspective on performance.  

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KLoé Hotel is designed in celebration of artistic pursuits. The bold architecture and interior design of KLoé Hotel serves as a background for Malaysian contemporary art and design, that is also featured in the handmade pieces around the hotel. Kloé has also partnered with local and regional artists to create 5 bespoke lofts that celebrate specific creative endeavours, namely, art, literature, horticulture, food, and music.

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Shubam by Shatia is a collection of artisan statement clutches, designed for the everyday girl. From traditional Chinese silks, to Batik motifs and Indian embroidered designs, Shubam aims to inject heritage and the unexpected into looks around the world. We speak to the founder of Shubam, N.Shatiarubini about carving out a niche in the affordable luxury market, and the challenges in growing a homegrown brand in the fiercely competitive bag and accessories segment of the ecommerce fashion industry.

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According to Alvin Chen, Malaysians waste about 45kg of food at EVERY wedding. That’s the niche, and the problem, that What A Waste is trying to solve. By packing and channeling excess food to underprivileged homes in a speedy manner, the social enterprise wants to tackle the food waste problem that we’re facing on a national, and global, scale. We speak to co-founder Alvin Chen about the logistics of the business, making money, and culture shock with first-timers within the initiative. 

According to Alvin Chen, Malaysians waste about 45kg of food at EVERY wedding. That’s the niche, and the problem, that What A Waste is trying to solve. By packing and channeling excess food to underprivileged homes in a speedy manner, the social enterprise wants to tackle the food waste problem that we’re facing on a national, and global, scale. We speak to co-founder Alvin Chen about the logistics of the business, making money, and culture shock with first-timers within the initiative. 

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In line with International Women’s Day, Elaine Hong, co-founder & CEO of Enya, which offers a subscription service for organic cotton period products, shares how she hopes to dispel the stigma around discussing periods through this entrepreneurial endeavour.

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In this episode, we chat with Kim Wan, a national team level ice hockey player and founder of KL Based Otomate Me. We dive into Kim’s love for Ice Hockey and how she was able to take the lessons she learned on the ice and apply them to her successful startup. Find out how in this episode of Beyond Performance on BFM.

In this episode, we chat with Kim Wan, a national team level ice hockey player and founder of KL Based Otomate Me. We dive into Kim’s love for Ice Hockey and how she was able to take the lessons she learned on the ice and apply them to her successful startup. Find out how in this episode of Beyond Performance on BFM.

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