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Inspiring stories from fellow founders, direct from the business heart of Asia! Recorded at Hong Kong’s Banyan Workspace in front of a live audience, local entrepreneur Rasheed Shroff draws on his own extensive experience as he talks to successful business owners about their own personal journeys. ⭐️ Valuable business insights and lived lessons ⭐️ Unique Hong Kong- and Asia-focused issues ⭐️ Relevant real-world examples and stories ⭐️ Tickets available for live recording

  1. FEB 4

    Michael X. Campion | Unlock the power of authentic communication to gain the ultimate leadership edge

    Michael X. Campion empowers Asia’s top executives to arm themselves with the ultimate leadership edge. With 25+ years in personal development and 15 years commanding stages globally (audiences of 1,000+), Michael transforms how his clients influence, persuade and inspire others.  Michael shares his unique journey with me and the Entrepreneur Stories audience in this intimate and interactive conversation. His wealth of experiences - as a University of Edinburgh MBA graduate, a RBS investment banker, a Hong Kong National Football Team player, an award-winning saké entrepreneur (Four Fox) and highly successful podcaster - all fuel his practical, high-impact approach. What we cover: 🌟 The Mindset Shift - How his intentionality as a 15-year-old beat raw talent 🌟 The Playbook - Direct tactics from Michael's own journey and coaching CEOs & celebrities that you can use in your next pitch or meeting 🌟 The Brand Acceleration - How to translate your personal and unique story into undeniable authority 🌟 The Actionable Framework - A simple, powerful routine to make every conversation, email and presentation convert 🌟 And so much more! Connect with Michael:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelxcampion Connect with Me (Rasheed Shroff): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasheedshroff Banyan Workspace: https://banyanworkspace.com Subscribe for more raw conversations with entrepreneurs and experts on building meaningful success.

    1h 37m

  2. JAN 14

    Doug Aitken & Pete Sabine | How we built our side hustle without quitting our day jobs

    The founders of local success story Neon Tiger share how they built a thriving beverage business without quitting their day jobs!  This story is packed with bold ideas, strategic decisions, and lessons learned along the way. From creating innovative, low-sugar fruit sodas inspired by authentic Asian flavours to securing retail giants like City Super, Park n Shop, Pacific Coffee and DKSH as a distributor, Doug and Pete share how they navigated sourcing, production, and scaling beyond borders. They reveal their approaches to managing partnerships, handling setbacks, preparing for international expansion into the US, and co-founding as friends and family. Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own product, scaling your startup, or balancing entrepreneurship with a full-time career, their insights and lived experiences will motivate and guide you to turn your ideas into reality. What they cover: 🌟 Balancing entrepreneurship with a full-time career 🌟 Transforming ideas into tangible products and a distinctive brand 🌟 How they’ve managed sourcing, production, and scaling operations 🌟 Working as business partners with a lifelong friends and your life partner 🌟 Cracking retail and securing shelf space in Hong Kong’s leading retail chains 🌟 Targeting international expansion and growing beyond Hong Kong  🌟 And so much more! Connect with Doug Aitken:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trilby-white-711168b/ Connect with Pete Sabine:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aitkendouglas/ Connect with Me (Rasheed Shroff):LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasheedshroff/ Banyan Workspace: https://banyanworkspace.com/ Subscribe for more raw conversations with entrepreneurs and experts on building meaningful success.

    1h 23m

  3. 12/18/2025

    David Gething & Trilby White | How we founded, scaled and sold ‘Creature Comforts’ and ‘Vetopia’

    This husband-and-wife team transitioned from their corporate careers to become industry disrupting entrepreneurs who build and exited TWO thriving businesses! From founding Hong Kong’s leading veterinary healthcare group to creating a game-changing pet retail platform, their journey is packed with strategic decisions, tough lessons, and pivotal moments. In this enlightening conversation, they share how they scaled complex businesses, managed partnership dynamics, and prepared for lucrative exits that caught the attention of global giants Mars and Jebsen.  Connect with Trilby White:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trilby-white-711168b/ Connect with David Gething:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-gething/ Connect with Me (Rasheed Shroff):LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasheedshroff/Banyan Workspace: https://banyanworkspace.com/ Subscribe for more raw conversations with entrepreneurs and experts on building meaningful success.

    1h 12m

  4. 12/04/2025

    Liz Bradford | The Sustainable High-Performance Blueprint you NEED for Business and Life

    Trying to “have it all” as an entrepreneur or busy professional is bloody hard. The pressure is constant, and the 3am worries are real. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Liz Bradford, former C-suite leader, executive coach, and longevity expert, to dismantle the myth of unsustainable hustle. We explore a practical framework for building a high-performance life that actually lasts, without sacrificing your health, relationships or sanity. We cover:00:00 The 3am Founder Wake-Up Call02:15 Redefining Purpose: It’s not a world-changing quest08:40 The Critical Pillar Everyone Ignores: Financial Wellbeing15:22 Optimising for Energy, Not Just Time (The Productivity Lie22:10 Longevity = Investing in Your #1 Asset: Yourself30:05 The Founder’s Paradox: Your Business is Your “Baby”35:50 Moving from Scarcity to Abundance in Leadership This isn’t about working harder. It’s about working smarter, with more energy, and a clear purpose—so you can perform at your peak for the long haul. Connect with Liz Bradford:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-bradford-transform-perform/Website: https://transformperform.ai/ Connect with Me (Rasheed Shroff):LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasheedshroff/Banyan Workspace: https://banyanworkspace.com/ Subscribe for more raw conversations with entrepreneurs and experts on building meaningful success.

    1h 11m

  5. 11/05/2025

    Olivia Cotes-James | How a social entrepreneur turned a grassroots community into a socially-driven business

    Whether you’re building a team or shaping corporate culture, this conversation will bring you vital lessons in championing equity, sustainability and inclusion! Award-winning social entrepreneur Olivia Cotes-James shares how a personal mission to challenge the stigma around women’s periods led to her founding two socially-driven businesses that are transforming workplaces across Asia by making menstrual health a core part of DEI. Her company LUÜNA pioneered sustainable menstrual products that address health and environmental impacts. Building on this foundation, she recently launched Good Period, an initiative that partners with leading companies to ensure menstrual equity is embedded into workplace culture, reinvesting profits into programmes that expand access to reusable menstrual care across local communities. Olivia’s story is a powerful example of how personal challenges can spearhead collective change.

    1h 15m

  6. 10/10/2025

    Naman Tekriwal | The 24yo who turned purpose into profit and created a global beer brand

    Students may have a reputation for enjoying a pint or two, but ex-HKUST student Naman Tekriwal has gone step beyond most! While still a student, he bridged the gap between two problems - the wastefulness of surplus bread and the need for yeast in beer production - creating what is today one of Hong Kong’s best known sustainable craft beers - Breer! Now, at just 24, he is recognised as one of Forbes 30-Under-30 honourees, and is also the founder of What You Building, HK’s largest entrepreneurship community, and backs new founders through his venture studio Orange Juice Ventures. In this episode, Naman talks to Rasheed about how his family background inspired him to innovate with purpose, what he has learnt through his scaling of Breer to international markets, and how he continues to build businesses that generate both value and meaning.

    1h 30m

  7. 09/26/2025

    The NGO Founders | Powerful Business Lessons From The World of Social Purpose

    The inspiring stories behind the founding of two of Hong Kong’s most respected and impactful non-profits are just the start of this illuminating conversation. Dr Christina Dean (Founder, Redress) and Gabrielle Kirstein OBE (Founder, Feeding Hong Kong) didn’t just launch charities - they built highly effective enterprises for change. Discover the strategic business principles they leveraged to transform  “waste" into tangible value through strong partnerships and circular economies, how they’ve driven industry-wide change, mastered the art of data-driven impact, and built resilient and purpose-led organisations. Christina and Gabrielle’s hard-won insights are invaluable for any leader aiming to make a difference.

    1h 24m

  8. 06/25/2025

    Luis Loy | How staying humble has shaped the global expansion of this premium Mexican tequila brand

    As the grandson of the revered Don Manuel Loy, the visionary founder of Casa Loy Tequilera, Luis Loy carries forward a legacy built on more than 60 years of experience in the agave industry. How does growing up immersed in a family company influence the way you think about business? From the experiencing the humble beginnings of Casa Loy as an agave farm to the conscious creation of three global tequila brands, Luis reveals how inheriting entrepreneurship has shaped him. A fascinating look behind the scenes of one of Mexico’s premium tequileras, his story is the very definition of pride, passion and familial responsibility.

    46 min
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Inspiring stories from fellow founders, direct from the business heart of Asia! Recorded at Hong Kong’s Banyan Workspace in front of a live audience, local entrepreneur Rasheed Shroff draws on his own extensive experience as he talks to successful business owners about their own personal journeys. ⭐️ Valuable business insights and lived lessons ⭐️ Unique Hong Kong- and Asia-focused issues ⭐️ Relevant real-world examples and stories ⭐️ Tickets available for live recording

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  • Creator
    with Rasheed Shroff
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
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