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Where industry experts, business owners and hands-on entrepreneurs compare useful notes on conceptualizing, creating, managing, and growing their businesses. Featuring interviews that equip the enterprise to boldly go forth and prosper, let Resource Centre help you take charge of your business and be a trendsetter in your industry.
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2024 - We are almost at the end of the first quarter of the year! Now is a suitable time to reevaluate how small and medium-sized businesses are “feeling” about the economy.Malaysian SMEs enter 2024 with a mix of optimism and caution. A recent report by Employment Hero found that an impressive 79% of SMEs are confident about their own growth prospects, despite concerns about rising costs and inflation. This sentiment reflects a sense of resilience after challenging years, with many businesses looking forward to new opportunities.To gain a deeper understanding of these trends, this episode of Enterprise Explores delves into the findings of the 2024 SME Sentiments Report by Employment Hero with Kevin Fitzgerald, the Managing Director for Asia at Employment Hero.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The agriculture sector in Malaysia stands as an important pillar of the nation's economy, contributing significantly to its GDP and employment of a large workforce as well. With a rich diversity of crops ranging from palm oil and rubber to tropical fruits and vegetables, the industry is vital for domestic consumption and also for export.However, the sector faces multifaceted challenges, including traditional supply chain inefficiencies, the urgent need for sustainable practices amidst climate change, and the necessity to embrace technological advancements to stay competitive globally.In this evolving landscape, Haroct Technologies (HAROCT) enters the market with an aim to transform the fresh produce value chain by leveraging technology to create a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable ecosystem. It offers a digital marketplace that facilitates direct transactions between farmers and B2B buyers, bypassing traditional middlemen to ensure fairer prices and more secure dealings.In this episode, we speak with Dylan Lee, the Founder and CEO of Haroct Technologies, on how the company’s approach can help to improve the economic welfare of small-scale farmers, as well as addressing broader issues such as food security and the environmental impact of farming practices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rich and Matt delve into the intricacies of the human brain, exploring how our brains manage energy, creativity, and memory. While fresh brains are undoubtedly faster and sharper, youth doesn’t always guarantee first place: older brains may be better when it comes to cognitive performance.As they sift through the fast-firing neurons of neuro-plasticity, they come across the unexpected origins of mental fatigue, while Matt peeks inside Rich’s head to try and unpick the origins of creativity and original thinking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Resource Center, we speak with Dr. Prashun Kumar Choudhury from MindBeez Consulting to discuss the multifaceted landscape of career guidance in Malaysia.We delve into the evolution of career guidance in the nation, particularly against the backdrop of Malaysia's transition towards more technology, finance, and healthcare-driven industries.In the face of a rapidly changing job market, we also discuss the challenges students face in charting their educational and career paths, and the roles that holistic education and career guidance play in fostering lifelong career development, and addressing common misconceptions surrounding career guidance.Last but not least, our discussion also covers the initiatives in Malaysia aimed at providing individuals from diverse and marginalised backgrounds with access to quality education and career guidance, as well as future trends in this field, especially with the advent of AI and technical innovations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Malaysia is rapidly emerging as a key digital hub in the ASEAN region, with its thriving data centre ecosystem, thanks to its strategic geographic location, political stability, and government initiatives aimed at boosting the digital economy. Ranked 22nd globally and 2nd in ASEAN by the Arcadis Data Centre Location Index 2021, Malaysia attracts global cloud service providers like AWS, Microsoft, and Google.Another tech giant that’s been attracted to Malaysia and in expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia, is Equinix, a global player in data centre, digital infrastructure and colocation services.In this episode, we speak to Cheam Tat Inn, the Managing Director of Equinix Malaysia, on the company’s foray into the country, how it aligns with our national agenda, and key trends that will be shaping the future of digital services in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, we will delve into the world of corporate innovation programs, specifically hackathons and how they can help businesses with their product innovation, talent acquisition, and acquiring market insights with Inbaraj Suppiah, Founder of JomHack Malaysia. JomHack Malaysia organizes hackathons and other corporate innovation programs nationwide.From fostering product innovation to nurturing talent and acquiring market insights, we start by breaking down the essence of hackathons and corporate innovation programs, dissecting what makes a program successful, the various advantages that hackathons offer businesses, and identifying common pitfalls to avoid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Raising funding can be very powerful for startups as they grow, but if structured badly, this can end up being a ‘poison pill’ and kill your startups ability to grow by limiting how large a startup can possibly get. In short, making your startup “uninvestable"Kevin Brockland, Founder & Managing Partner of Indelible Ventures, helps breakdown why founders need to be careful about how equity they give up when raising funds, how to rectify this and optimize your investor base (and investment terms), and other common mistakes founders make when raising funds.Kevin also explains the typical equity amounts that are given up during the different stages of the fundraising journey and how much is too much at different points, how SAFEs (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) can impact your ability to raise funds in the future, the consequences of excessive dilution for founders (including losing control of your company), and advice for first-time founders.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s tax season, so today in Resource Centre instead of focusing on the needs of businesses you run, manage, or work in, we’re focusing on you and breaking down the common mistakes that C-Suites, managers, and high-paid employees make when it comes to personal income taxes, the risk of audits, and how to optimise your tax bill.Helping us with this is Poovarni Rajagopal, Partner at Invatex Consulting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we take a look at the future of human insights and how generative AI will impact the state of business insights, whether it's by humans or AI with Jacquie Matthews, Global CEO at Ipsos UU (Understanding Unlimited).Along the course of the conversation, Jacquie helped us get a better view on how human intelligence is going to be impacted by artificial intelligence or should it go hand in hand with one another to ensure the future of business insights is in safe hands.Photo Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the fast-paced digital landscape, information travels rapidly which makes corporate communication a crucial aspect of running a business especially in strategic crisis management.Events such as Lazada’s layoffs or the controversy around Foodpanda’s CEO highlights that tech companies and startups need to consider the impacts of poor crisis planning, which can cause potential erosion of customers’ trust, reputational damage and financial setbacks. With the rise of Gen AI at the present time, things are only likely to get faster and potentially more volatile.On this episode of Resource Centre, we explore reputational risk management for businesses in an AI-fueled world, key strategies for businesses for proactive crisis management, and the 4 key stakeholders to manage with Conall McDevitt, Asia and Europe Senior Partner with The Penta Group.Photo Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's evolving business landscape, the pursuit of gender equality has emerged as a crucial agenda. It is not only for the progression of society but as an essential of corporate responsibility especially in Malaysia, where diverse cultures intersect with dynamic economic aspirations, playing a pivotal role in shaping a more inclusive corporate ecosystem.In this episode of Resource Centre, our discussion with Emellia Shariff, Managing Partner of Speak Up Malaysia, and Alia Abdullah, Member of Lean In Malaysia and alumni of its Women Entrepreneur Bootcamp, promises to delve deep into the role of businesses in championing gender equality. We will draw from their extensive experiences and personal insights to explore the current challenges businesses face in the endeavor of pursuing gender equality, the effective strategies for fostering an inclusive work environment, and the broader implications of gender equality for economic growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Future Ready Companies Win More and Lose Less.In this edition of Resource Centre, we explore insights from IMD’s 2023 Future Readiness Indicator what helps companies like Microsoft, NVIDIA, Nike, Hermès, Pfizer and AstraZeneca stay ahead of the curve.Professor Howard Yu, LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD, breaks down the factors involved in determining whether a business is future ready, and how businesses across various sectors can achieve ‘future-readiness'.Over the course of the conversation, we will be touching upon the 7 key factors that affects the state of a company’s future readiness and those factors include:(1) Financial fundamentals(2) Investors’ expectations of future growth(3) Business diversity(4) Employee diversity or ESG(5) Research and development(6) Early results of innovation efforts(7) Cash and debt managementPhoto Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Resisting AI is Futile

Resisting AI is Futile

2024-03-0515:35

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of technology, predicting trends and staying abreast with happenings in the tech world has become essential for businesses and individuals alike. Globally, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, and sustainability are shaping industries.In Malaysia, the focus on digital transformation, smart technologies, and enhancing cybersecurity mirrors these global trends, as the nation aims to leverage technology to spur economic growth, and foster innovation.In this episode, we speak with Jonathon Dixon, Vice President and Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Japan, and China (APJC) at Cloudflare, to learn more about its set of predictions within the AI sphere in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robin Sharma, the author of The Leader Who Had No Title, emphasises the significance of leading without a title and that great leaders are those who do not require titles to lead effectively. He advocates that to lead without a title is to derive your power within the organisation, not from your position but from your competence, effectiveness, relationships, excellence, innovation and ethics.In this episode, we delve into the topic of leadership, with a focus on emergent leadership and what it means at the workplace. We also discuss why there are more men than women in top management and leadership roles.This discussion with Marcella Lucas, Managing Director of Lead To Innovate, and Jonathan Tan, Founder and Managing Director at VoxEureka, explores the importance of establishing the right balance of men and women leaders, how the styles may differ from one another, what needs to be done to encourage more women to take up leadership roles, and how to facilitate this at the workplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a world obsessed with scale and speed, Dash's philosophy of 'doing more with less' and the concept of the 'Good Enough Entrepreneur'—inspired by Donald Winnicott's notion of the 'good enough parent'—offers a refreshing perspective on venture building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rich and Matt tackle the truth, complexities and disconnections brought on by rapid technological advancements. In this episode, they look at our declining ability to understand technology, questioning whether knowing how technology works is as crucial as comprehending its applications. They also delve into societal impacts of deepfake technology and the blurring lines between news and entertainment, emphasizing the critical need for discernments in this digital age.They also tap into the evolution from simple, tangible technologies to the intangible complexities of today's digital world, highlighting how this shift affects our interaction with and understanding of technology. The conversation later extends to the implications of this gap in understanding , particularly in the realm of medical advancements and the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines.This episode is a reflective exploration of our relationship with today's evolution of technology and signifying the importance of bridging the knowledge gap to help us navigate its application in the future responsibly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mental health at the workplace has become a top priority for businesses looking to hire high-performing talents and it has now been made a necessity for employers to create wellness solutions to help employees thrive at work.Some negative impacts of poor mental health include: StressBurnoutLow Productivity DepressionLack of motivationThese impacts can severely impact the performance rates of an individual at work and there are plenty of factors that may lead to these negative impacts on the mental health of an employee. On this episode, we speak to Hetal Doshi, Organisational Psychologist and CEO at O-Psych who will help us bring down those factors, the role of HR in providing support mechanisms for an employee facing mental health issues and how an employee can navigate through a difficult situation at work in dealing with mental health problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transfer Pricing Is Going To Get Harder, But There’s No Running Away.Transfer pricing is something else in the tax space that businesses need to keep in mind, especially with changes made in May last year when the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) published the Income Tax (Transfer Pricing) Rules 2023 (TPR 2023), which is supposed to be operative from assessment year 2023 and onward. These changes have signify a notable shift in the LHDN’s approach to transfer pricing compliance, so with the tax season incoming, we dive into this to help you better understand what transfer pricing is and what the new changes mean for businesses for this year’s tax season with: Harvindar Singh, Managing Partner of Harvey & Associates, and Council Member with the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HR practitioners in Malaysia are facing a multifaceted set of challenges as they navigate the current landscape of the workplace and workforce dynamics. Shaped by both global trends and local nuances, some of these challenges include talent management, retention as well as skills mismatch, and keeping pace with rapid technological changes such as integrating AI, machine learning, and data analytics into traditional HR functions.The future of HR in Malaysia is going to be shaped by these technological innovations, in addition to the evolution of workplace norms, and the importance of HR functions in driving business success. Companies that embrace these changes and adapt their HR practices accordingly will be better positioned to thrive in the dynamic and competitive business environment.In this episode, we speak with Christine Sterk, the Chief Business Officer at Pulsifi on how companies can leverage technology to enhance HR functions, develop and retain talents in order to create an inclusive and engaging culture at the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rich and Matt embark on an unconventional journey through the realms of weird science, touching on advancements in clean energy and forensic science before delving into the heart of the episode: cyborg locusts. Matt shares his fascination with the idea that scientists are implanting electrodes in locusts' brains to harness their keen sense of smell for detecting chemicals, potentially revolutionising bomb detection technology.The conversation shifts to AI, specifically the updates and quirks in ChatGPT's performance and the introduction of personalised user models. They debate the balance between personalization and privacy, the potential benefits and pitfalls of AI remembering user preferences, and the broader impact of such technologies on society. They look at OpenAI’s incredible new generative video model Sora and touch upon Google's advancements in video analytics with the Gemini model.Via a diversion into tree frogs in Ukraine as an example of evolution in motion, they explore the health benefits of electronic music, discussing a study that reveals how different tempos can influence brain activity and emotional states, underscoring the potential therapeutic uses of music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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