Chryseis Tan is an influential Malaysian heiress who’s fearlessly building her own food and beauty empire. As an investor in a series of startups and the founder of Curate Group, she shares her passion for elevating the dining scene in Malaysia and cultivating local talents.

“It’s quite fulfilling to know that people actually like the things you create.” - Chryseis Tan

Timestamps:

[01:52] - Chryseis’s childhood

[02:28] - How living in Japan taught her some life lessons

[03:52] - Why business?

[04:48] - How she founded Curate Group and developed its unique concept

[08:07] - Importance of diversifying Malaysia’s food culture

[10:37] - Creating new things and adapting to change

[12:26] - Overcoming the challenges in business

[14:30] - The Pandemic Lesson

[15:19] - “Staying home is driving me nuts”

[16:32] - Launching her new beauty brand, LUMI Beauty

[18:57] - Advice for starting out

[19:34] - What’s next for Chryseis?