S.E.A Business – eFM Live

Ep 60. Jamaluddin Bujang, MAVCAP In this episode Dana speaks with Jamaluddin Bujang the CEO of Malaysia Venture Capital Management Bhd (MAVCAP). Talking to someone who runs an actual fund is a first for the SEA Business Podcast. Jamaluddin and Dana take a deep dive on the state of venture capital in SE Asia and […]

Ep 59. Zakir Jaafar Founder of Flash Jobs What It’s About In this episode of the South East Asian Business Podcast, Dana Blouin and Flashjobs founder Zakir Jafar sit down for an engaging conversation covering everything from the difficulties of running a small business, to the ever evolving world of the food and beverage industry. […]

Ep 58. Carl Kirchoff co-founder and CEO of SportsFix Streaming Service In this episode Dana talks with Carl Kirchoff the co-Founder and CEO of SportsFix a Kuala Lumpur based sports streaming service. We dive into the wide world of sports and discuss how Over The Top (OTT) streaming services will change the face of content […]

Ep 57. Jiggee Jon, Eventainment Guru, building A global entertainment brand In this episode Dana sits down with the creative genius behind the international events company, Jiggee Entertainment. Dana and Jiggee go way back to Jiggies first job as a clown assistant and how that sparked his love for entertaining people which lead him on […]

Ep 56. Ann Osman and Andrey Adriano Founders of Travel Rite Tours What It’s About In this episode, Dana sits down with Ann Osman and Andrey Adriano, the husband and wife founders of Travel Rite Tours in Sabah. We discuss the opportunities in tourism for entrepreneurs and their focus on creating economic empowerment for indigenous […]

Ep 55. Entrepreneur Sisters Elaina and Norleen Sukaimi Founders of Lyndora Cakes and Cookies What It’s About In this episode, Dana sits down with sisters Elaina and Norleen Sukaimi to discuss their journey to entrepreneurs in the dessert industry. Elaina was previously a fashion designer and Norleen a pilot, so how did they end up […]

Ep 54. YB Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun – Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah What It’s About In this episode, Dana sits down with YB Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun to discuss one of Sabah’s largest industries, tourism, the opportunity for entrepreneurs in this space and how the Sabah government balances protecting the […]

Ep 53. Katak Chua – Filmmaker and founder of Froggy Planet What It’s About In this episode, Dana sits down with Sabah based filmmaker and production company Froggy Planet founder Katak Chua. Katak discusses his previous experience in the TV industry in KL that lead to him return to Sabah to start his own production […]

Ep 52. Arthur Kent Raymond and Rachel Sibangun Joseph – Kinabalu Coders and Smart Space What It’s About In this episode, Dana sits down with tech and maker community leaders Arthur Kent Raymond and Rachel Sibangun. We talk about their grass roots efforts to help expand the tech community and Sabah through outreach and education. […]

Ep 51. Egan Eswar – Cracko Art Group and the business of contemporary art What It’s About In this episode, Dana speaks with Egan Eswar from the Cracko Art Group in Kota Kinabalu about the business and not business of being a contemporary artist and the challenges of going from being a street artist to […]

Ep 50. AJ Pyro, Founder of Borneo Tribal Squad and Malaysian MMA Legend What It’s About In this episode, Dana speaks with AJ Pyro, the founder of one of Malaysia’s most prolific MMA gyms, the Borneo Tribal Squad. They discuss how AJs passion for sports and fitness shaped his career path, the economics of the […]

Ep 49. Dr. Bonaventure Boniface Head of the University of Malaysia, Sabah Entrepreneurship Research and Development Center What It’s About In this episode, Dana talked with Dr. Bonaventure about the opportunities in agriculture that Sabah offers to entrepreneurs, and what UMS is doing to help people take advantage of those opportunities. With the ultimate vision […]

Ep 48. Japson Wong, Upcycler and Founder of JF Productions KK What It’s About In this episode, Dana sits down with Japson Wong, the man behind JF Productions KK. They discuss what exactly upcycling is, and how Japson got inspired to start his business as well as some of the economics behind running a creative […]

Ep 47. TS Lim, Co-Founder of MindValley Flex What It’s About In this episode Dana speaks with Lim, the co-founder of MindValley Flex. They discuss how his love for Sabah brought him home to start a company in KK, as well as how being a specialist in a single thing helped accelerate him into his […]

Ep 46. Joanne Swann Co-Founder of DownBelow Marine and Wildlife Adventures What It’s About In this episode, Dana sits down with Joanne Swann, the co-founder and director of DownBelow Marine and Wildlife adventures and discusses her journey from starting a business in the UK and then transitioning and relocating her business to Sabah. We also […]

Ep 45. Dato Bruno Vun – Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Resource Development and Information Technology What It’s About In this episode Dana sits down with Dato Bruno Vun to discuss the state of internet infrastructure in Sabah, the role of the government in improving the entrepreneurial environment and Sabahs brain drain. The ministry […]

Ep 44. Kennedy Jie John and Alyssa Lim Angian Founders of Naga Tapai What It’s About In this episode, Dana sits down with Kennedy and Alyssa the founders of Naga Tapai. They talk about the passion they have behind the project that is seeded in the indigenous culture of Sabah and their desire to create […]

Ep 43. Mary Jin the founder of Everlasting Mus What It’s About In this episode, Dana sits down with Mary Jim the founder of Everlasting Mus and Mj by MUS. Hear her inspiring story of leaving her village home not long after her father died when she was 15 to go work and help support […]

Ep 42. Adrian Lasimbang – Renewable Energy Social Entrepreneur What It’s About In this episode Dana speaks with Adrian Lasimbang who is the executive director of Penampang Renewable Energy as well as Tonibung and C.R.E.A.T.E. which are all Sabah based social enterprises focused on bringing micro-hydro power to rural villages and also creating sustainable jobs […]

Ep 41. Hanaa Wong Abdullah President of Soroptimist International Kota Kinabalu What It’s About In this episode, Dana talks with Hanna Wong who is a serial entrepreneur and a woman’s advocate. We discuss her entrepreneurial endeavours; successes and failures as well as what she has learnt from those experiences. The conversation also dives into her […]