SEA Business featuring DANA BLOUIN is a series of interviews with aspiring entrepreneurs regarding their entrepreneurial journey and the challenges faced.
Doctor On Call is an online clinic which takes away the inconvenience of driving out to a clinic, looking for a parking and waiting while you are too sick to function. Despite user skepticism initially, the web app is currently on its way up, working closely with the Ministry of Health in Malaysia. The post Ep122. Doctor On Call first appeared on eFM Live.
Gridmarkets is a platform that doesn't own any hardware but instead leverages on public clouds, private clouds and servers, assisting vfx and animation studios in rendering large amounts of output data. The post Ep121. Gridmarkets - Providing servers without owning any hardwares first appeared on eFM Live.
Open your ears to the world of hearing specialist business by tuning into this episode with Ophelia Domingo, the founder and managing director of Ophelia Hearing Specialist, the only audiology clinic in Sabah. The post Ep120. Ophelia Hearing Specialist first appeared on eFM Live.
Listen in to this episode if you are a coffee lover like Rosario Juan, the founder and CEO of Commune, a cafe that serves local Philippines coffee. From idea conception to realising her dream, this entire episode will appease all coffee lovers. The post Ep119. Rosario Juan, a coffee aficionado turned CEO of Commune first appeared on eFM Live.
Paolo Rentero discusses how culture plays a big role in a start-up while business comes second. A refreshing look at how a start-up may not be generating millions but the staff are content. The post Ep118. Digiteer - The Culture of Startups first appeared on eFM Live.
How do you go to work when you don't like offices. That was the core idea behind ASpace, a co-working space in Manila. Tune in to listen in on how what started off as a personal work space became a fun work space used by people looking to work away from the office. The post Ep117. ASpace - Co-working space first appeared on eFM Live.
Out of her love for travel, Kim Lim founded TripZeeker, an online bazaar of travel experience. From food tours to unique mountain hiking and diving experiences, listen in to find out more about Philippines and what it takes to start up an app such as TripZeeker. The post Ep116. TripZeeker - The App for Best Value Travel in Philippines first appeared on eFM Live.
QBO is a public-private partnerships initiative setup to assist start-ups, in an effort to encourage and accelerate the growth of start-ups in Philippines. Listen in to find out one starts an initiative that is supported by both the public and private sectors. The post Ep115. QBO - Platform for Start-ups first appeared on eFM Live.
This episode talks about what it takes to set up an online grocery delivery service and how Pushkart PH pitched their ideas to supermarkets to get them to partner up with them. From logistics to inventory, Joshua Aragon the founder and CEO of Pushkart PH bares all. The post Ep114. Pushkart PH Online Grocery Delivery first appeared on eFM Live.
In this episode Josefa Isabell Garcia from Consensys talks about how and why Consensys is the largest blockchain company in the world and what they are doing to expose more developers to coding on ethereum. The post Ep113. Consensys, the largest blockchain company in the world for Ethereum products, solutions and intelligence first appeared on eFM Live.
Listen into this episode to find out how AI is being used within digital marketing to serve marketers with a more specific targeting. The post Ep112. Appier Provides AI Solutions first appeared on eFM Live.
Connected Women is a brilliant platform for women who are looking for long-term employment from home and women entrepreneurs who are stuck in small entrepreneur mode from not having much needed assistance. Listen to this episode to find out how Gina Romero runs this platform. The post Ep111. Connected Women - By Women, For Women to Connect with Women first appeared on eFM Live.
This is an interesting episode about the different aspects of yoga and mindfulness in a workplace. Find out how Dinah Salonga went from being a boss from hell to a yoga teacher and a mindfulness trainer who also deals with challenges in the form of in acceptance from a predominantly Catholic society. The post Ep110. Yoga and Mindfulness in the Corporate World first appeared on eFM Live.
XS by XS is a digital marketing agency for start-ups and brands in South East Asia that started off as a small team and has now grown into a group of companies, still run by small teams with a maximum of six people per company. Find out how they have gotten so far without investors and how the business operates with such small teams. The post Ep109. XS by XS - By Start-ups for Start-ups first appeared on eFM Live.
Lifetrack Medical Systems is a radiology software platform which saves lives by getting radiology reports out faster than before by using technology and knowledge from the founder who is a practicing radiologist himself. Tune in to learn the challenges the medical industry faces and how Lifetrack Medical Systems provides solutions for radiologists and ultimately patients. The post Ep108. Lifetrack Medical Systems Saves Lives with Technology first appeared on eFM Live.
Xend is a logistics solution company with an arm that solves problems for individuals looking to import stuff into Philippines with the intention of reselling. Listen in to find out how Xend went from serving a handful of customers to thousands of e-commerce users. The post Ep107. Xend - Logistics Solution first appeared on eFM Live.
LexMeet is a next level online facility that helps lawyers get booked by overseas clients. What started off as a website is now a mobile app working alongside the website for over eleven million Filipinos living and working all around the globe. The post Ep106. LexMeet - Innovative Way of Booking a Lawyer first appeared on eFM Live.
Philippines is looking to enforce tracking of aircraft and boats within the next three to five years and FAME has come up with a solution in the form of transponders for aviation and maritime. Listen in to learn unknown and sometimes surprising facts about the tracking of aviation and maritime in Philippines. The post Ep105. FAME - Futuristic Aviation Maritime Enterprise first appeared on eFM Live.
Subscription box business or 'subcom' is the new delight for millennials as it works as a solution provider for their passion. Tune in to this episode to find out more on this with the CEO of StyleGenie. The post Ep104. StyleGenie - The Digital Personal Stylist first appeared on eFM Live.
Portier Technologies provide mobile guest solutions that serve the luxury hotel market. They partner with telco companies to offer a device for greater guest satisfaction. Tune in for an interview with its Co-founder to know more. The post Ep103. Portier Technologies first appeared on eFM Live.
Glueck Technologies are currently serving outdoor advertisers and in store clients but may one day work for polling of elections, job applications and banks. Tune in to this episode to find out how Glueck Technologies could serve you. The post Ep102. Glueck Technologies - Motion and Facial Analytics first appeared on eFM Live.
Smart glasses take wearable technology to the next level, but what impact can smart glasses bring to the world? Tune in to know more from Roboxa, a compay that provides solutions through Smart Glasses. The post Ep101. Roboxa Moves Enterprise Towards I.R 4.0 With Smart Glass Solution first appeared on eFM Live.
Tune in as Dana Blouin have an in-depth conversation with edith Yeung from 500 Startups on her journey as a VC, what VCs look for in an investment and the opportunities in startup space in Asia. The post Ep100. Edith Yeung, 500 Startups first appeared on eFM Live.
Hear out on what’s new in the real estate solutions for brokers and property developers that’s using the blockchain technology with Ray Rafundo, Founder of Qwikwire. The post Ep99. Ray Rafundo, Qwikwire first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 98. Miguel Perez, CEO, Ayannah In this Episode of SEA Busines Podcast, meet Miguel “Mikko” Perez, Chairman and CEO of Ayannah. Mikko, formerly an investment banker, recognized the need to better address the massive numbers of Philippinos working around the globe and sending money back – not only to urban areas and banks, but […] The post Ep98. Miguel Perez, Ayannah first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 97. Joel Stewart, Manna Restaurant Growing up in Hong Kong, Joel was working in the restaurant business, and still operates a variety of restaurants there. Seeing a need for kids gyms that are more senstive towards the Asian Culture, he got his first taste of franchising. In 20017, Joel and his wife moved to […] The post Ep97. Joel Stewart, Manna Restaurant first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 96. Ruth Yu-Owen, CEO, PhilCarbon: Green Energy, Clean Power SEA Business host Dana Blouin sits down with Ruth Yu-Owen in Manila. Ruth is the President of PhilCarbon: Green Energy, Clean Power. With an accounting background and a background in Shipping, Ruth ventured into renewable energy. With the cost of electricity so high, an a […] The post Ep96. Ruth Yu-Owen, PhilCarbon first appeared on eFM Live.
All About Hip Hop in Malaysia with Kelwar Records founder and member of the Bat Cave, Aiman Misri. The post Ep95. Aiman Misri aka Dafrosty, The Bat Cave first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 94. Anthony Tan – Executive director of CETDEM In this episode dana chats with Anthony Tan the Executive Director of the Center for Environment, Technology and Development, Malaysia (CETDEM). dana and Anthony talk about the environmental challenges that face everyday citizens and what you can do to reduce your footprint. Tune in to find […] The post Ep94. Anthony Tan, CETDEM first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 93. Chelsea Chee – Founder and CEO of Maeko In this episode dana chews the fat with Chelsea Chee the founder and CEO of green tech composting company Maeko. Maeko has developed rapid composting machines for both industrial and home use that turn all food waste into compost in less than 24 hours. Chelsea […] The post Ep93. Chelsea Chee, Maeko first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 92. Dr .Suresh – Co-Founder of OrganoCycler In this episode dana chats with Dr. Suresh the Co-Founder of OrgoCycler. Suresh and dana chat about the issues that all nations face from solid waste and how OrgoCyclers unique technology can help reduce waste as part of a viable business model. Find out more about OrgoCycler […] The post Ep92. Dr. Suresh, OrganoCycler first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 91. Ziyad Maricar – Founder and Chief Coaching Officer at Venture Edge Im this episode dana sits down with Ziyad Maricar the founder of Venture Edge business coaching. dana and Ziyad discuss the state of business in Malaysia and Ziyads journey as a business coach and how the market has changed in Malaysia. To […] The post Ep91. Ziyad Maricar, Venture Edge first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 90. Brent Yap – Founding Partner of Viknesh & Yap Law Firm In this episode Dana sits down with Brent Yap a KL based attorney who works with entrepreneurs helping them navigate some of the legal pitfalls of the SEA business landscape, and has even assisted them in entering the market in China. In […] The post Ep90. Brent Yap, Viknesh & Yap Law Firm first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 89. Dian Noeh Abubakar – Founder and CEO of Kenedy Voice and Berliner KVB In this episode Dana sits down with Dian Noeh Abubakar the Founder and CEO of Kenedy Voice and Berliner a PR firm focused on helping startups tell their story and communicate their mission to the public. Find out why she […] The post Ep89. Dian Noeh Abubakar, Kenedy Voice first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 88. Zuraina Zaharin – Co-Founder and CEO of EcoLoo In this episode Dana chats with the co-founder and CEO of EcoLoo Zuraina Zaharin. They talk about EcoLoos sustainable approach to waste management and how their toilet could change the future and improve lives. Find out more about EcoLoo at: www.ecoloogroup.com Download The post Ep88. Zuraina Zaharin, EcoLoo first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 87. Maresa Ng – Business Coach In this episode Dana chats with Maresa Ng a seasoned business coach and the founder of ActionCoach Malaysia. Maresa and Dana discuss the power that systems and documentation can have when applied by a business and the role she plays as a coach in helping businesses achieve their […] The post Ep87. Maresa Ng, Business Coach first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 86. Travel Log – Destination Jakarta In this episode Dana and his field producer Emily sit down to reflect on their interviews in Jakarta and the massive domestic economic influence they have. Indonesia is a truly spectatular ecosystem for businesses and startups. Download The post Ep86. Travel Log - Destination Jakarta first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 85. Henry Vienayoko – CEO of GoArchipelago In this episode dana talks with Henry Vienayoko the CEO of Gagas a social enterprise that helps to create jobs for locals around indonesia who make sustainable products. Find out more here: goarchipelago.com @ketoprakl (twitter) @hvienayo (insta) Download The post Ep85. Henry Vienayoko, GoArchipelago first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 84. Fellexandro Ruby – Founder and Creative Director of WanderBites In this episode Dana sits down with Fellexandro Ruby, the founder and creative director of WanderBites, a creative agency that specializes in creating food porn (aka Food Photography). Ruby talks about his path to being an entrepreneur in a creative industry. Find out more […] The post Ep84. Fellexandro Ruby, WanderBites first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 83. Shinta Dhanuwardoyo founder of bubu.com & IDByte Conference In this episode Dana sits down with serial entrepreneur and angel investor Shinta Dhanuwardoyo the founder of bubu.com one of Indonesia’s first digital agencies and a prolific voice in the indonesian startup scene. This is one of the most amazing conversations Dana has ever had! […] The post Ep83. Shinta Dhanuwardoyo, bubu.com first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 82. Hadi Othman, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at DigitaRaya In this episode Dana chats with Hadi Othman the Entrepreneur-in-Residence who oversees portfolio growth at DigitaRaya. We take a deep dive into his work to help startups thrive post accelerator program. Find out more about DigitalRaya at: digitaraya.com Download The post Ep82. Hadi Othman, DigitaRaya first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 81. Anthony Reza Prasetya – Co-Founder of Get Craft In this episode Dana sits down with Anthony Reza Prsetya the Co-Founder and CEO of indonesia’s of Get Craft Southeast Asia’s premier content and media marketplace. Find out more about Get Craft at: getcraft.com Download The post Ep81. Anthony Reza Prasetya, Get Craft first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 80. Ary Setiyono – CEO of Ompreng In this episode Dana talks with Ary Setiyono the CEO of Ompreng, a shuttle sharing service based in Jakarta. He and dana dive into how he bootstrapped his business and why he decided to dive into this space. Find out more about Ompreng at: www.ompreng.com Download […] The post Ep80. Ary Setiyono, Ompreng first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 79. Aulia Halimatussadiah – Chief Content Officer of ZettaMedia In this episode Dana sits down with the prolific serial entrepreneur and content creator Aulia Halimatussadiah to talk about her journey in the startup space, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Find out more about Aulia at: zettamedia.id and follower her on […] The post Ep79. Aulia Halimatussadiah, ZettaMedia first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 78. Rene Suhardono, Founder and CEO of Social Business Limitless Campus In this episode Dana sits down with the CEO and Founder of Limitless Campus an education focused social startup based in Jakarta. Rene and Dana talk about the lack of soft skills in the workforce and how his company is focused on bridging […] The post Ep78. Rene Suhardono, Social Business Limitless Campus first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 77. Fahmi Rahmadani – Founder and CTO of SmartEye.id In this episode Dana chats with Fahmi Rhmadani the founder of SmartEye.id a company incubated at internally at Digital Amoeba at Telkom Indonesia. We discuss their VR for property platform and the traffic pain point the spurred the inception of this product. Find out more […] The post Ep77. Fahmi Rahmadani, SmartEye.id first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 76. Utari Dwiyani – Founder and Chief Design Officer at Open Trip Today Dana sits down for a chat with Utari Dwiyani the Chief Design Officer at Open Trip a company that was incubated internally at Digital Amoeba. Open Trip is a platform for Indonesia based tour guides to market their services to indonesian […] The post Ep76. Utari Dwiyani, Open Trip first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 75. Rade Tampubolon – Social Buzz In this episode Dana sits down with serial entrepreneur Rade Tampubolon the founder and CEO of Social Buzz an influencer marketing platform based in Jakarta. Find out more at: www.sociabuzz.com sociabuzz.com/brandbuzz www.servolia.com/pro pixamola.com Download The post Ep75. Rade Tampubolon, Social Buzz first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep. 74 Moffy Pamungkas – Founder.id In this episode Dana sits down for a chat with Indonesian ecosystem builder Moffy Pamungkas the founder of Founder.id to discuss the state of the startup ecosystem in Indonesia. Find out more at: founder.id Download The post Ep.74 Moffy Pamungkas, Founder.id first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 73. Bayu Hartoko – Indigo Creative Nation In this episode Dana sits down with Bayu Hartoko the head of marketing and international channel at Indigo Creative Nation for a very high energy conversation about the startup space in Indonesia. Find out more about the Indigo Creative Nation incubator at: www.indigo.id Download The post Ep73. Bayu Hartoko, Indigo Creative Nation first appeared on eFM Live.
Ep 72. Fauzan Feisal – Digital Amoeba In this episode Dana chats with Fauzan Feisal the CEO of Telkom Indonesia’s internal incubator Digital Amoeba. They talk about how large companies like telecoms have a hard time adjusting to a changing market and how internal incubation programs like Digital Amoeba take aim at that shortcoming. […] The post Ep72. Fauzan Feisa, Digital Amoeba first appeared on eFM Live.