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Lithium ions make the world go round. From the laptops we work on and the smartphones in our hands, to the now accelerating world of electric vehicles, lithium ion batteries are key, but as many of us experience with our phones after 2-3 years, the lifespans of these batteries are a key bottleneck here.

So is there a better, more long lasting battery technology out there? Well the answer might lie with a Singapore based startup.

Founded in 2018, VFlowTech is a Singapore-based startup working on the development of vanadium flow battery technology with a key selling point here seemingly being its 25-year expected lifespan - much better than the typical lifespans we see with lithium-ion batteries.

Earlier this year, VFlowTech raised US$10 million (RM43 million) in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. On this episode of Open For Business, we speak with Dr. Avishek Kumar, CEO and co-founder of Singapore-based VFlowTech, for the story behind this promising battery tech, whether it can compete with Lithium ion batteries, and the commercialization plan ahead.

Lithium ions make the world go round. From the laptops we work on and the smartphones in our hands, to the now accelerating world of electric vehicles, lithium ion batteries are key, but as many of us experience with our phones after 2-3 years, the lifespans of these batteries are a key bottleneck here.

So is there a better, more long lasting battery technology out there? Well the answer might lie with a Singapore based startup.

Founded in 2018, VFlowTech is a Singapore-based startup working on the development of vanadium flow battery technology with a key selling point here seemingly being its 25-year expected lifespan - much better than the typical lifespans we see with lithium-ion batteries.

Earlier this year, VFlowTech raised US$10 million (RM43 million) in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. On this episode of Open For Business, we speak with Dr. Avishek Kumar, CEO and co-founder of Singapore-based VFlowTech, for the story behind this promising battery tech, whether it can compete with Lithium ion batteries, and the commercialization plan ahead.

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We hear from Alvin Andrew, founder of FUBIZO. We'll delve into how FUBIZO addresses the diverse needs of the food and beverage industry through innovative product development. We’ll look at his journey and experiences in both local and international markets, offering valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of running a food and beverage business in the current global landscape.

Today, I’ll be speaking with Alvin Andrew, founder of FUBIZO, a company specialising in Food and Beverage product innovation.

Based in Penang, FUBIZO has developed a diverse range of products, responding to various market needs and culinary challenges. In our conversation today, we’ll explore the journey of FUBIZO, the intricacies of developing new food products, and the insights Alvin has gained in navigating both local and international markets.

This discussion aims to shed light on the realities of launching and managing a food and beverage business in today’s dynamic market

We hear from Alvin Andrew, founder of FUBIZO. We'll delve into how FUBIZO addresses the diverse needs of the food and beverage industry through innovative product development. We’ll look at his journey and experiences in both local and international markets, offering valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of running a food and beverage business in the current global landscape.

Today, I’ll be speaking with Alvin Andrew, founder of FUBIZO, a company specialising in Food and Beverage product innovation.

Based in Penang, FUBIZO has developed a diverse range of products, responding to various market needs and culinary challenges. In our conversation today, we’ll explore the journey of FUBIZO, the intricacies of developing new food products, and the insights Alvin has gained in navigating both local and international markets.

This discussion aims to shed light on the realities of launching and managing a food and beverage business in today’s dynamic market

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In the aftermath of the FTX collapse in late 2022, the crypto landscape isn’t as sexy and appealing as it used to be, now playing second fiddle to Generative AI and Chat GPT, however that doesn’t mean that innovation and development in the space has come to a halt.

After years of work, last month, the Securities Commission granted approval to Malaysian startup CoKeeps to be Malaysia's first qualified Digital Asset Custodian. A pioneer in the Malaysia crypto and digital scene, CoKeeps aims to lay the right foundations to increase digital assets adoption.

Today on Open for Business, you will learn about how this homegrown startup navigated the ever-evolving crypto industry and become the first qualified Digital Asset Custodian in Malaysia. More importantly, why is this their focus in the wide wide web3 world?

In the aftermath of the FTX collapse in late 2022, the crypto landscape isn’t as sexy and appealing as it used to be, now playing second fiddle to Generative AI and Chat GPT, however that doesn’t mean that innovation and development in the space has come to a halt.

After years of work, last month, the Securities Commission granted approval to Malaysian startup CoKeeps to be Malaysia's first qualified Digital Asset Custodian. A pioneer in the Malaysia crypto and digital scene, CoKeeps aims to lay the right foundations to increase digital assets adoption.

Today on Open for Business, you will learn about how this homegrown startup navigated the ever-evolving crypto industry and become the first qualified Digital Asset Custodian in Malaysia. More importantly, why is this their focus in the wide wide web3 world?

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Paper-based record-keeping at medical facilities is not only antiquated, it also compromises the quality and continuity of care. Remedi aims to remedy the problem by providing simple and cost-effective digital management systems for clinics and healthcare payors, with an eye on solving the bigger challenge of shareable electronic medical records.

In this wide-ranging interview with Founder and Managing Director Khairul Faizi Khalid, we touched on how the company made their unique entrepreneurial journey work: from beginning as an extended weekend project, taking the time to develop the right business model and product features, keeping the company bootstrapped in the early stage to directions for future growth.

Guest Presenter: Nell Omar

Paper-based record-keeping at medical facilities is not only antiquated, it also compromises the quality and continuity of care. Remedi aims to remedy the problem by providing simple and cost-effective digital management systems for clinics and healthcare payors, with an eye on solving the bigger challenge of shareable electronic medical records.

In this wide-ranging interview with Founder and Managing Director Khairul Faizi Khalid, we touched on how the company made their unique entrepreneurial journey work: from beginning as an extended weekend project, taking the time to develop the right business model and product features, keeping the company bootstrapped in the early stage to directions for future growth.

Guest Presenter: Nell Omar

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Hew Wee Choong of Cyclone Robotics joins us to delve into the expanding world of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Malaysia. We'll discuss the surge in RPA adoption among Malaysian businesses, with a focus on the banking, finance, insurance, and telecommunications sectors. Hew will shed light on the challenges and opportunities in Malaysia's RPA journey, Cyclone Robotics' vision for the Malaysian market, and their role in bridging the knowledge gap in RPA adoption. We'll also explore how Cyclone Robotics is integrating AI, machine learning, and cloud services to enhance RPA and its plans for hyper automation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Hew Wee Choong of Cyclone Robotics joins us to delve into the expanding world of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Malaysia. We'll discuss the surge in RPA adoption among Malaysian businesses, with a focus on the banking, finance, insurance, and telecommunications sectors. Hew will shed light on the challenges and opportunities in Malaysia's RPA journey, Cyclone Robotics' vision for the Malaysian market, and their role in bridging the knowledge gap in RPA adoption. We'll also explore how Cyclone Robotics is integrating AI, machine learning, and cloud services to enhance RPA and its plans for hyper automation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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