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Crazy Smart Asia

Crazy Smart Asia

Tatler Gen.T

Crazy Smart Asia lifts the lid on the unexpected stories behind some of Asia’s boldest disruptors. Every week we talk with a young leader about the crazy-smart approaches they’re taking to achieve success and tackle some of the biggest issues facing Asia today.

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“In F&B, we love to torture ourselves. But with the pain comes the joy of serving people, seeing people smile while eating their food,” says Chin Ren Yi, the co-founder of MyBurgerLab, a popular burger chain in Malaysia known for its local flavours and charcoal buns, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, the entrepreneur shares his insights for longevity in his industry, overcoming co-founder split struggles and why focusing on being happy is his number one priority.


Show notes

00:00 Welcome to Crazy Smart Asia: getting to know Chin Ren Yi

01:24 Quickfire questions: the man behind the burger

02:19 Childhood reflections: mimicry, education and family time

05:46 A life-changing moment under the stars: from engineering to F&B

06:46 The introvert's journey to being an extroverted entrepreneur

09:00 The birth of MyBurgerLab

12:28 Marketing masterstroke: the viral charcoal burger

15:50 Challenges of starting a business

20:12 Early F&B experiences and influences

21:35 Crafting a unique burger experience with local flavours

23:23 Defining success through impact and growth

24:11 Achieving business longevity

25:05 Marketing focus on college students

27:45 Community leadership during the pandemic

32:44 Future plans

35:06 Learning from a co-founder leaving the business

40:32 Moving beyond hustle culture



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“When you’re sleep deprived and you have a bad diet, you’re half dead,” says the tech billionaire biohacking his body and mind in pursuit of immortality, Blueprint founder Bryan Johnson, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T’s Lee Williamson, Johnson shares why being an unhealthy entrepreneur is holding you back, how his anti-ageing regimen has lowered his biological age by 31 years, and why sleep should always be your starting point.

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“I might be homosexual, but it does not matter. Anybody can be enlightened,” says Japanese author, Buddhist monk and LGBTQ+ icon Kodo Nishimura, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, Nishimura shares his journey growing up queer in a temple, how to build your uniqueness into a brand and why he’s got love for Sailor Moon, Drew Barrymore and Super Mario.

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“I exceeded all expectations from everyone, including myself,” says self-confessed “late bloomer” Keith Rumjahn, co-founder and CEO of OliveX, a fitness-focused technology company he took from inception to IPO in just three years on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T’s Lee Williamson, Rumjahn shares how he’s riding out the Web3 wobble, how a Dragonball Z card dispenser changed everything, and why being a servant leader means you’re a real boss.

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“There are many kinds of people in the world. And you don’t have to change yourself to fit in,” says Cheryl Wee, founder of CW, the Company of Wellness. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei on Crazy Smart Asia, the former Singaporean actress shares the harsh reality of being a young starlet in Taiwan, how she navigates working in her family business and what’s next for body confidence in Asia.

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“If we don’t do this, I don’t think anyone else can do it,” says Angeline Tham, the co-founder and CEO of Angkas, the on-demand motorcycle taxi app revolutionising how people get around in the gridlocked city of Manila, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T’s Lee Williamson, Angeline shares insights on how to successfully run a business with your partner, the moment that led her to consider hiring bodyguards, and why ending poverty in the Philippines is her ultimate mission.

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“I don't really take advice from people that haven't done what I'm trying to do,” says Austen Chu, co-founder and CEO of Wristcheck, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T’s Lee Williamson, Chu shares how he deals with age discrimination in the watch industry, why being relentless in pursuit of your goals is the key to achieving your dreams, and how he’s using community to help a new generation of watch collectors.

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This week, we pick out five inspiring quotes from the guests of season nine of Crazy Smart Asia. From being at peace with fear and failure to how to create viral social content, these insights can help you build a better world, better business or better you.


If you enjoyed these short clips, why not go back and listen to the full episodes:



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“Maybe your concept of entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be those of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk,” says Louise Mabulo, the founder of The Cacao Project, a restorative agroforestry initiative, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, the entrepreneur, farmer and chef shares how she went from Masterchef Junior to TED Talk speaker to bringing pride back to farming in Asia.


Show notes:

00:30 The journey of a young farmer, chef, and entrepreneur

01:27 Quick fire questions with Louise Mabulo

02:16 From Wales to the Philippines: a story of homecoming and discovery

03:31 MasterChef Junior and the birth of a passion for chocolate

12:29 The genesis of The Cacao Project: turning crisis into opportunity

23:31 Expanding The Cacao Project and future aspirations

26:05 Personal reflections and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

31:22 Wrapping up: the importance of family and community



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“There's a growing interest for investors to put their money where their heart is,” says Dorothy Lam, the co-founder and chief catalyst officer of Dream Impact, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Lam shares why building a community isn’t as easy as it looks, how she went from NYC art student to impact investing founder, and navigating the thorny road of investment matchmaking.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Crazy Smart Asia have?

Crazy Smart Asia currently has 80 episodes available.

What topics does Crazy Smart Asia cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Entrepreneurship, Personal Journals, Podcasts, Business and Asia.

What is the most popular episode on Crazy Smart Asia?

The episode title 'How to live forever, with de-ageing specialist Bryan Johnson' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Crazy Smart Asia?

The average episode length on Crazy Smart Asia is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of Crazy Smart Asia released?

Episodes of Crazy Smart Asia are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Crazy Smart Asia?

The first episode of Crazy Smart Asia was released on Jun 29, 2020.

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