In episode #15 of the Social Hero, I speak with Christopher Quek, the Founder & General Partner of TRIVE VC, on his journey in impact investing within SEA.

TRIVE VC is an impact VC firm investing in high growth, technology startups that create positive social impact, improving the health and wealth of people in Southeast Asia. TRIVE has a $30M asset under management and has invested in > 20 impact-driven companies in SEA.

We delved into Chris's journey in supporting impact-driven startups in making a positive difference in SEA. Besides, we also discussed about the definition of impact investing and how asset owners are able to contribute to the impact investing ecosystem.

Check out our conversation to learn more about his work! 😉

Website: https://www.trive.vc/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-quek-li-wen/

In episode #14 of the Social Hero, I speak with Amy Blair, the Founder & CEO of The Batik Boutique, on her journey to empower Malaysian women and local artisans through fair and sustainable income.

The Baik Boutique is a Malaysian-based social enterprise which empowers hundreds of artisans by offering them a fair and sustainable income-producing beautiful, high-quality fashion and gifts. The Batik Boutique believes that women deserved a fair and sustainable income, and the ability to provide for themselves and their families.

We delved into Amy's journey as an expatriate who travelled across the world from the US, the local arts and crafts industry in Malaysia, and the beautiful stories of women family. 

Check out our conversation to learn more about her work! 😉

Website: https://www.thebatikboutique.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebatikboutique

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatikboutique/

In episode #13 of the Social Hero, I speak with Felix Tan, the Founder & CEO of Skilio, on his journey to develop well-rounded students in Singapore.

Skilio is a Singapore-based education technology company that empowers organisations to track soft skill development. Skilio aims to provide an alternative to paper qualifications by showcasing an accurate representation of your true abilities.

We delved into his journey as a student entrepreneur at Skilio, the importance of soft skills, and the common challenges of students in developing soft skills. Despite his young age, Felix has demonstrated his ambitious vision in grooming more well-rounded students who learn and grow from the various experience.

Skilio has bagged numerous achievements in the EdTech field, including the National Champion for Global Student Entrepreneur Awards at Entrepreneurs Organization and NUS Enterprise 10k Innovation and Practicum Grant.

Check out our conversation to learn more about his work! 😉 

Website: https://skilio.co/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helloskilio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloskilio/

In episode #12 of the Social Hero, I speak with Debbie Choa, the Executive Director of Projek57, on her journey to promote unity and patriotism in Malaysia.

Projek57 is a social enterprise, non-political and non-partisan committed to building unity and hope in Malaysia, home for all Malaysians. Its main focus is the youths of our nation. It collaborates with universities and colleges to engage youths in projects to build unity and empower underprivileged youths through retail training.

We discussed the diversity and unity of Malaysia society and the power of youths to make a difference in the nation.

Check out our conversation to learn more about her work! 😉

Website: https://www.projek57.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projek57

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projek57/

In this 6-minute episode, I will share about the four ways to support social enterprises in your local community.

Firstly, understanding the social enterprise from the aspects of impact, business models, and processes. Secondly, purchase their products or engage with their services, all with a mindful heart. Thirdly, be their ambassadors and spread your love with your family and friends. Last but not least, volunteer for the social enterprise that you are aligned with.

This bite-sized episode will provide you with a good overview of how to support social enterprises in your local community so that you will fully invest your time, effort, and money to the right channel.

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In episode #11 of the Social Hero, I speak with Soon Seng, the CEO of Teach For Malaysia, on his journey to tackle education inequity in Malaysia.

Teach For Malaysia is a non-profit organisation which commits to ending education inequality in Malaysia. Its flagship 2-year fellowship programme enables fresh graduates and early-year working professionals to involve in the education field through teaching in high-needs secondary schools.

To date, Teach For Malaysia has impacted more than 111,000 students in over 157 secondary schools across Malaysia. More than 400 fellows have participated in the transformational 2-year fellowship programme and are playing pivotal roles in the education field in Malaysia after the fellowship programme.

Check out our conversation to learn more about his work! 😉

Website: https://teachformalaysia.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachformalaysia/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachformsia/

In this 6-minute episode, I will share about the true definition of social entrepreneurship, three main models of social entrepreneurship, and several examples of successful social enterprises around the world.

Three main models of social entrepreneurship are The Non-Profit, The For-Profit with a Social Mission, and The Social Impact Investor. Each model brings different values to the table and plays an important role in the social entrepreneurship world.

This bite-sized episode will provide you with a good overview of social entrepreneurship, its business models, and its potentials to make an impact in the world.

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In episode #10 of the Social Hero, I speak with Annisa, the Founder of Ecofunopoly, on her journey to educate people on environmental issues in Indonesia.

Ecofunopoly is a green board game which aims to educate people on environmental issues and to change community behaviour toward the environment.

Since its establishment in 2009, Ecofunopoly has impacted thousands of people, especially students in Indonesia, through its patented board game. Annisa is named as the Ashoka Young Changemaker and a proud winner of YSEALI Seeds for the Future.

Check out our conversation to learn more about her work! 😉

Website: http://ecofun.id/

Facebook: https://bit.ly/2KdH8en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecofunopoly/

In episode #9 of the Social Hero, I speak with Sai, the CEO of Young Sustainable Impact (YSI) SEA, on his journey to drive social impacts in the Southeast Asia region.

YSI SEA is a Singaporean-based social enterprise which empowers Southeast Asian youths through its flagship incubation programme, community events, and workshops. YSI SEA focuses on creating impact in 3 areas: Energy Transitions, Food & Agriculture and Circular Economy.

Since its establishment in 2017, YSI SEA has impacted thousands of young entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia through its initiatives and has successfully incubated over 20 social enterprises through Innovation Programme, a 5-month fully funded incubation programme.

Check out our conversation to learn more about his work! 😉

Website: https://www.ysisea.com/

Earthpreneurs SEA Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/413456142424146/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ysiseasia/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ysiseasia/

In episode #8 of the Social Hero, I speak with Neil, the CEO of Jasberry, on his journey to empower farmers in Thailand with his innovative product, Jasberry Rice.

Jasberry is a social enterprise that aims to solve the problem of farmer poverty in Thailand through innovative organic products with global appeal. Its flagship product, Jasberry Rice, is a new variety of rice that combines both the delicious taste of the world-famous Thai Jasmine rice and the powerful nutritional and antioxidant benefits of berries. Best of all, it has 3 times higher antioxidants than blueberry.

To date, Jasberry has impacted more than 2500 farmers and their family by improving their daily income by from 0.4 USD to about 6 USD. Besides, Jasberry strives to bring innovative healthy and delicious organic products to consumers globally.

Neil holds an MBA degree from Chulalongkorn University and is the Director of Social Enterprise Thailand. Besides, he is also a participant of the Unreasonable Fellowship, a prestigious program which supports entrepreneurs to solve the seemingly intractable social and environmental challenges of our time.

Check out our conversation to learn more about his work! 😉

Website: https://jasberry.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/siamorganic/