How can a dead man kill you? Josh Black has the answers, read on! What’s your story? It all started about 39 years ago in a suburb of Sydney, Australia. As a young lad my passion for business was fuelled by spending weekends and school holidays working the cash register …
Read More »Detlef Reis, Founder of Thinkergy
Many years ago I organised a seminar where Detlef came into to teach participants Creative Thinking. I still use many of the techniques today and it is great to see Dr.D continue grow his business in this area. What’s your story? In 1999, I came to Asia with a fresh …
Read More »Doug Peris, CEO and co-founder of AdZtream
Great to watch Doug building his new business up around the region. Doug is hugely well connected and does some great work for charity. What’s your story? My background is that I had successful corporate career, running regional operations of global technology companies. For years, I was a regular speaker …
Read More »Karen French, Owner of Karen French Floral Designs
Through knowing Karen I’ve been opened up to a whole new world of floral design I never knew existed. Great to watch what she is doing for brands in this space. What’s your story? I’m a global nomad and grew up in the Middle East countries of Bahrain and Dubai. …
Read More »Steph Chu, Women's Leadership Coach
I’ve been lucky enough to start working with Steph on a couple of projects and it is great to see the energy and knowledge she brings to her work. What’s your story? I grew up in a small town in Sabah, Malaysia, which had 3 main roads and not …
Read More »Marigold Duncan, Co-founder of Bakipa
What’s your story? I am a banker turned entrepreneur and mum and I decided to combine my two new passions to create a mobile app for parents. The app is called Bakipa and it’s a marketplace for parents to buy and sell everything for the family (think strollers, toys, books). …
Read More »Hayma Malini Yugendran, Director of 23 Frames Pte Ltd
What’s your story? Started out as a Singapore AIrlines Flight crew. Joined a pagent and won the MISS SINGAPORE INTERCONTINENTAL 1994, which introduced me to the media world. Became a Radio RJ and a TV host in Singapore and was head hunted to run a Radio station in Sri Lanka, …
Read More »Anabelle Co-Martinent, Founder of La Juiceria
With all the amazing fruits that are available in Asia it is surprising there are not more people in the Juicing space. Great to see that Anabelle is driving the health food message from Kuala Lumpur. What’s your story? I am an expatriate who considers Kuala Lumpur my home. I …
Read More »Firas Alsuwaigh, Co-Owner of Marcella
Always good to meet another Douglas Adams fan, but really interesting to see how Firas is taking on the traditional shirt tailoring business. Am looking forward to testing out his service! What’s your story? We began our journey in 2010 out of a 150 square-foot shop at The Cathay, Singapore, …
Read More »Adrian Lee, Co-Founder of Drive.SG
Great to see young entrepreneurs in Asia shaking up established businesses! What’s your story? I am Adrian and I run Drive.Rentals (Drive.SG/Drive.MY/Drive.ID). Together with my co-founder Paul and my team, we make car rental really really easy and safe for everyone! You may not know it but car rentals is …
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