Beyond PT: Movement Dynamics’ B2B Push & KL Foodie Ambitions
What started with just RM1,000 and a stroke of luck during the pandemic has grown into a RM500,000-a-year fitness business. But for Movement Dynamics, the journey is about more than just personal training; it's about building a brand that people aspire to be a part of through content, events, and corporate wellness.Founder Kevin Khaandor joins us to share his five-year journey of evolving his business from a traditional personal training studio to a comprehensive fitness brand. He discusses the strategic pivot to the more profitable B2B corporate wellness and events, and his long-term vision to build a content-driven brand with a future fitness app.We discuss:The five-year journey from a RM1k investment to a RM500k business.Why they expanded from B2C personal training to high-margin B2B corporate wellness and events.The strategy of using "satellite gyms" to scale in an asset-light way.How they use content as a key driver for business growth.The long-term vision to build a fitness brand people aspire to join.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How Inductiv Is Building GenAI from the Ground Up?
Just six months in, Singapore-based Inductiv is developing an enterprise-grade GenAI platform designed for startups and businesses in complex industries like finance and healthcare. Championing this is Saurav Dhungana, a data scientist with deep experience in U.S. healthcare, telecom, and fintech. This episode dives into how Inductiv is approaching AI agent development for enterprises of all sizes, the unique challenges of building in APAC, and what it takes to go from MVP to market-ready in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NALE: RM10M Selling Nasi Lemak in FY2024; RM20M Next?
Can a business built around Nasi Lemak become a global brand like Nando's? That's Nale’s ambitious mission, but their biggest challenge is convincing Malaysians to pay a premium for a beloved roadside classic.Founder and CEO Andreas Domingo joins us to share his journey of building a brand that has generated over RM36 million in revenue since 2019. He discusses his unique premium positioning, a new dual-brand strategy for mass-market expansion, and his plans to venture into the FMCG space.We discuss:The mission to elevate Nasi Lemak into a globally recognised dish.The strategy behind their premium positioning and mall-based locations.The financial journey to over RM10 million in annual revenue.Their new dual-brand strategy with "Nale" (premium) and "Naku" (mass-market).Their plans to expand into FMCG and eventually go global.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How This Sarawak Startup's AI is Saving Elephants & Farmers
As palm oil plantations expand, the conflict between humans and wildlife escalates, often with tragic results. Sarawak-based AIoT startup Satok Bridge Digital was founded to tackle this critical issue, offering a technology-driven alternative to violence.CEO Tham Tat Wai joins us to share their story of building a sustainable, mission-driven tech company. He explains their flagship product ‘Gajah Safe’, an AI-powered early warning system for elephants, and discusses how their core expertise in Vision AI is being applied to solve a range of other rural and industrial problems.We discuss:Their mission to resolve human-wildlife conflict with humane technology.How their ‘Gajah Safe’ early warning system for elephants works.Their core expertise in Vision AI and their various innovative "pet projects."The "Data Bridge," their unique IoT device with swappable modules for rural areas.Their sustainable, self-reliant approach to funding and business growth.For entrepreneurs in deep tech and conservation, this is a fascinating look at a mission-driven company with a passion for solving real-world problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How Two Malaysians Built Viral Skincare Brand, Dododots
What started as a shared skincare struggle between two young Malaysians has grown into Dododots, a pimple patch brand that’s caught the attention of TikTok and beyond. In just four years, the brand has sold over a million packs globally. To explore further into their inception story, the challenges the business has faced in a unique market and the ambitions ahead, we speak with Ethan Wong and Esther Erin, Co-founders at Dododots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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