ITea Time with Tarun

Jack from Axon Consultancy Sdn Bhd joined Tarun Sukhani for a wide ranging conversation over a cup of coffee in the ITea Time with Tarun.Today, we share this news to invite you to enjoy this podcast that introduce Axon Consultancy and our Founder Mr. Jack. Jack has more than 25 years of experiences in Higher Education Management and was actively involved in managing colleges and universities. He comes with IT background and was a Full Stack Developer early in his career. He established Axon Consultancy with the aim to bring a career planning app to help people with their careers. His goal is delivering quality education at different levels to provide support the career planning app initiatives he has. More details on his firm's philosophy, direction, plans, visions and missions are all described in this podcast. If you would like to collaborate with Axon Consultancy,you are welcome to contact Jack via

Adzhar Ibrahim joined Tarun Sukhani for a wide ranging conversation in  ITea Time with Tarun.Today, we share this news to invite you to enjoy this podcast that introduce Azdhar Ibrahim and his work experiences to you. He started working in Human Resources about 35 years ago when it was known as Personnel. He started from a very humble beginning and went on to be the top executive in the biggest companies in Malaysia.  He was the Head of People & Organization in Maxis in 2019.If you would like to collaborate with Adzhar, you are welcome to contact him via

Aina Osman joined Tarun Sukhani for a wide ranging conversation in  ITea Time with Tarun.Today, we share this news to invite you to enjoy this podcast that introduce Aina Osman and her work experiences to you. She is a professional with more than 14 years of experience in managing brands across Asia Pacific. As a compassionate, passionate and empathetic person who is attuned to a purposeful living, she landed herself a career in Deloitte Southeast Asia to lead its Global CSR initiative called WorldClass, working collaboratively with country CSR leaders and teams, volunteers from across the businesses and as well as with external partner organisations across SEA.If you would like to collaborate with Aina, you are welcome to contact her via

This week, KV Soon from Spirit of Endeavour Sdn Bhd joined Tarun Sukhani for a wide ranging conversation. Endeavour is a consulting and services company aimed at driving growth through Trade, Technology and Transformation with a strong view of governance and sustainable development.  (https://www.linkedin.com/company/endeavourasia)Get connected with KV Soon on Linkedin; https://www.linkedin.com/in/soonkvSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This week, Jegatheeswaran Mahoharan from Accordia Training & Development Sdn Bhd joined Tarun Sukhani for a wide ranging conversation. As the Director of Accordia, Jega's big part of  work is in designing simulations that allows learners to learn through self discovery so as to move the learning from the head to the heart.Get connected with Jega on Linkedin; https://www.linkedin.com/in/jegatheeswaranSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

ITea Time With Tarun | Jeroen Corthout| SalesflareThis week, Tarun had the pleasure of interviewing Jeroen Corthout, co-founder of Salesflare. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeroencorthout)Salesflare is a simply powerful CRM that automates your data to build better relationships and make more sales.Have a listen to the podcast now!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

ITea Time With Tarun | Farrell Tan | Orchan ConsultingThis week, Tarun had the pleasure of interviewing Farrell Tan, Founding Partner of Orchan Consulting Asia Sdn Bhd.He manages the operational aspect of the organisation, develops new business and serviceS clients. Enjoy the podcast!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

ITea Time With Tarun | Nazaruddin Nicky Abdullah | PetronasThis week, Tarun had the pleasure of interviewing Nazaruddin Nicky Abdullah, Head (Culture Management), Downstream Business, Petronas. Naza is a culture architect, certified solution focused coach, licensed NLP practitioner, passionate storyteller and lifelong learner. Enjoy the podcast!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

ITea Time With Tarun | Audrey Ling | NEXT AcademyThis week, Tarun had the pleasure of interviewing Audrey Ling, Director and CMO at NEXT Academy, SEA's Best Coding/Digital Marketing School.Next Academy is a firm focused laying the foundation to achieving the NEXT frontier by empowering passionate individuals with the skills, knowledge and network to pursue their dreams and ambitions. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

ITea Time With Tarun | Manu Menon | YouthopiaThis week, Tarun had the pleasure of interviewing Manu Menon, CEO and Co-Founder at Youthopia.Youthopia is a firm focused on helping students sharpen their human skills like critical thinking and creativity via their online platform as well as interactive learning camps. Their goal is to get children future-readyBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

This week,  Tarun had the pleasure of interviewing Evelyn Foo , COO at Vechnology, M'sia 1st Unified QR ewallet Vending Machine Manufacturer.Vechnology is a firm focused on building smart  vending machines equipped with IoT, SaaS Cloud Solutions and Big Data Analysis.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

This week,  Tarun had the pleasure of interviewing Derisha Aryawan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/derishaaryawan) , CMO at Day Horizon Digital Marketing. Day Horizon Digital Marketing is a firm focused on helping small to medium businesses grow their online presence and get more leads with that. Follow Day Horizon Digital Marketing @ https://www.linkedin.com/company/dayhorizonSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kathy Fernandez and Isabell Melvin from BusyBuds. BusyBuds is a Human Resource (HR) Consultancy with a mission to bridge the gap between employee learning & application at work. They focus on People Development Initiatives (coaching, facilitation, workshops) as well as HR software integration for organizations seeking to improve their talent management. Kathy and Isabell talked about their journey in forming BusyBuds, and along the way, we discussed a number of topics in product and HR management, including design thinking, coaching, facilitation, and talent management. This was definitely one of our longer discussions here at ITea Time, but definitely worth it! Enjoy!

This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Alan Cheah from GoCar. Alan is the CEO of GoCar Mobility Sdn Bhd, a company that specializes in car sharing and mobility as a service (MoSaas). Alongside GoCar EV Charging, the company also has a number of sister companies that are hoping to change the mobility landscape in Malaysia. We chatted about the impediments to MoSaas in Malaysia and how we can overcome them. Who knows, hopefully soon we can all be free from having to own a car, and can instead enjoy many seamless mobility options at a fraction of a car's TCO!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

I had the distinct honor of hosting Chen Chow from Fave for this week's episode. Chen Chow needs little introduction if you're from Malaysia. He is the co-founder of Fave, the next generation merchant digital platform in South East Asia. Fave helps to digitize tens of thousands of local businesses, from restaurants, cafes, retailers, spas, beauty and wellness studios, service providers, tourist attractions to hotels. Fave helps those businesses in multi payments acceptance, customers acquisition (vouchers/deals, ecards), loyalty, cashback and retention, analytics, customers reviews/ratings, table orderings/takeaways, financing etc. Fave acquired 3 of the Groupon subsidiaries in South East Asia -- Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. He is also the co-founder of KFit, regional fitness sharing platform in South East Asia.Prior to that, he was the Regional Operations Director for Groupon Asia Pacific, Product Manager for JobStreet.com and Management Consultant for Accenture. He is an Eisenhower Fellow and an alumnus of Cornell University. He is passionate and active in youth/student/entrepreneur empowerment, and he spent quite a bit of his free time in mentoring. He is also an angel investor, who has invested in numerous early stage startups in the region.We discussed entrepreneurship and how Covid-19 has affected his business, and what advice he would give to fellow entrepreneurs and graduates to succeed in today's business environment.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

This week I had the distinct pleasure of hosting the founder of Futurelab, Brian Tan. Brian has an eclectic background and shares his startup wisdom and how he is now focusing on scaling Futurelab.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

I had the pleasure of interviewing Malaysia's very own LinkedIn Local founder, Alish. Alish is also the only student mentor at FutureLab, a position in which he mentors aspiring entrepreneurs from Malaysia's ranks. Although still a student at University of Malaya, Alish has accomplished more in his career than some have accomplished after 5 years in the workforce. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

This week our special guest was Marta Kondryn. She's the Head of People and Culture at Mindvalley. We discussed topics in HR, recruitment, and the future of work among many other things.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

This week we had on Koen Van Gurp from TalentSquare, a regional executive search firm based in KL. We talked about the recruitment industry, what makes his company unique in the industry, and how candidates can prepare themselves for the future of work and overcome this crisis period. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

This week I interviewed Alia Alsagoff from Dropee. Dropee is a SaaS-enabled marketplace where retail customers discover, purchase, and manage inventories for their store - all on a single marketplace platform. I discussed Dropee, her career journey, entrepreneurship in the SME space, and how the Covid crisis has impacted SME's in Malaysia. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

I interviewed Nikhil Khandelwal from MysteryQR this week. We discussed digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and recruiting, among other topics. Nikhil is trying to advance social digital marketing for both offline and online viral campaigns, and the ubiquity of QR codes definitely makes that possible. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

This week I interviewed Mallory Loone (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallory-loone/) from Work Inspires. She related her experience as an entrepreneur/technopreneur and offered advice for the young entrepreneurs in Malaysia. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

I interviewed Dr. Sumitra Nair this week from MDEC. Dr. Nair is the Vice President - Talent Development & Digital Entrepreneurship for MDEC, and is responsible for building quality talent pipelines for digital companies in Malaysia. We discussed the current education landscape in Malaysia and what can be done to improve opportunities for IT graduates and working professionals alike. This is the first episode of Season 2! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

For our final episode of this season, I interviewed Nalini Inthiran from MDEC. Nalini is a digital marketing and PR expert for the My Digital Maker program at MDEC, focusing on modernizing the curriculum for K-12 students in Malaysia. She shared her insight on education policies, how education is changing, and what parents can do to prepare for the future. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

This week I have a special treat - I had the opportunity to interview a multiple time TEDx speaker and notable LinkedIn Influencer, Dr. AJ Minai. Dr. Minai is a prominent figure in Malaysian circles, noted for his depth of experience in brand consulting and storytelling. We chatted about all things storytelling, and in the process, we both shared each other's personal stories. This was a truly personal and enlightening episode in our series, and I'm happy to bring it to you! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

This week I interviewed Greta Kesa, Head of Customer Success at Mindvalley, a prominent personal development education company with the goal of raising human consciousness. We talked about the ins and outs of leadership, and how her role and extracurricular activities allows her to maximize her contribution to society. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

This week I interviewed Dr. Raj Kumar Ganeson, the CEO of UCSI Consulting Group (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrajkumarganeson). Dr. Raj Kumar is a strategy and innovation expert with an extensive range of industry experience. We discussed Blue Ocean strategy, how his business aligns with IR4, and how people can best transition to the new normal. A great discussion overall!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

I finally managed to interview a new friend of mine who is a relatively new visitor to Malaysia from Lizard Global, where he is the Commercial Director. Markus and I discussed his company and the importance of collaboration over competition. We also touched on the convergence of UI/UX with AI/ML and many other topics! Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing a prominent entrepreneur in the Malaysian blockchain space, Mr. Lon Wong (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonwong1). Lon shared his company's history and services and also delved into his entrepreneurial journey. Overall, a great episode on running a successful business and the challenges business owners have to overcome!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

Today I interviewed Kunal Chandiramani (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunalnc17), an accomplished entrepreneur with an interest in edutech and mental health issues in India and abroad. Through his company KStar, he is connecting the rural and urban space through his e-commerce platform. Another great guest! Hope you find it enlightening! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

Today I interviewed Joshua O'Neill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-o-neill-35006025), a program manager and environmental advocacy activist. We talked about his background and upbringing, and what led him to his current path in life. Another great interview and exchange of ideas on leadership, advocacy, and purpose. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

I had the pleasure of interviewing Matthias Gelber, aka Greenman, for an extended discussion on environmental initiatives and how IR4 can help enable a more environmentally friendly future. Matthias is truly a global environmental activist and businessman! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

I interviewed Dr. Craig J Selby (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjselby) from The Third Degree, an up-and-coming edutech company focusing on increasing research opportunities for aspiring PhD students in Malaysia and abroad. We chatted about all things edutech and his life and background. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

I was interviewed by Susithra Karan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susithrakaran-workyourskills) for her upcoming book, Surviving Engineering. We discussed my journey to becoming a business owner and shared some insights on becoming a more marketable employee. Great for fresh grads, entrepreneurs, or anyone looking for inspiration in their own professional career!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)

Tarun Sukhani, Founder & CTO of Abundent, was interviewed by Ms. Roslinda Abu Bakar-Kellsey from CADS. We discussed IR4 and entrepreneurship in general.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abundent)