Open For Business

Data has always driven the travel scene. With more ways to harness data today than ever before, merchants and service providers are understanding their customers on levels that wasn’t possible before. We speak to Kurt Weinsheimer of Sojern about the right way to use data, customizing solutions for different clients, and challenges faced by those translating data into something that’s easily understandable.

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In 2012, Stephanie Chai founded The Luxe Nomad. Today, the booking site now features over 1500 curated villas in 33 destinations around the world, has a team of nearly 100 and has expanded to include villa management in its repertoire. It’s been a while since we caught up, and we wanted to hear about the pivots over the last couple of years.

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Delyva is a multi-carrier shipping solution, equipped with special features to streamline order fulfillment and shipping processes. We speak to the startup about their mission to help micro, small and medium enterprises scale their business by removing operational inefficiencies related to shipping and delivery, as well as how they are connecting these small businesses to a global network of courier partners, crowd sourced riders/drivers, and retailers.

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Malaysians often wonder why our local food doesn't seem to take off overseas when we know our food is delicious. It turns out the obstacles in place involve a lot more than just poor marketing. Manichel Subra, managing partner of FBE Ventures, discusses how the company aims to help introduce local F&B outlets to regional or even global franchising heights.

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Failing Forward features real-life stories from entrepreneurs who have failed and are stronger for it. On this episode, we discuss a series of “accidental learnings” on people and processes with Founder and CEO of Batik Boutique, Amy Blair, including how to build a “people” based production line.

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Failing Forward features real-life stories from entrepreneurs who have failed and are stronger for it. On this episode, we discuss a series of “accidental learnings” on people and processes with Founder and CEO of Batik Boutique, Amy Blair, including how to build a “people” based production line.

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The Malaysian startup system is full of potential, but developing it takes time and lots of effort. We speak to Razif Aziz, CEO of Cradle, about the startup scene’s outlook for 2020, as well as what can be done to upgrade the current landscape moving forward.

The Malaysian startup system is full of potential, but developing it takes time and lots of effort. We speak to Razif Aziz, CEO of Cradle, about the startup scene’s outlook for 2020, as well as what can be done to upgrade the current landscape moving forward.

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The Malaysian startup system is full of potential, but developing it takes time and lots of effort. We speak to Razif Aziz, CEO of Cradle, about the startup scene’s outlook for 2020, as well as what can be done to upgrade the current landscape moving forward.

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Revenue in the global baby products market is expected to breach $12 billion this year and expand further as awareness grows about baby nutrition, hygiene, and safety. And with 20% of baby products sales taking place online—more than any other consumer packaged goods category - it’s a good time to be in the baby products business. We speak to one of the largest baby product distributors in Malaysia, Astra Baby about demand in this part of the world, and how quickly retailers need to grow to adapt to parents’ needs.

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