Entrepreneur Stories
Entrepreneur Stories is our flagship discussion series, hosted in front of a live audience by our founder Rasheed Shroff and released as a podcast. Drawing on his own extensive experience in the corporate and entrepreneurial space, Rasheed talks to successful business owners and founders about their own personal journeys, uncovering valuable insights and lessons for anyone looking to follow in their footsteps.
Bringing together local entrepreneurs and business leaders to share inspiring stories
Each live recording is a fantastic opportunity for attendees to engage with experienced business leaders, ask their own questions and expand their professional network. Limited tickets are available for both members and non-members, and we recommend subscribing to our mailing list for advance notice of ticket availability.
Upcoming Live Event
Entrepreneur Stories
with Tiana Ludhani
From rebuilding from zero to redefining what a modern marketing agency looks like, Tiana’s story is one of resilience and rewriting the rules on your own terms!
Limited tickets are available now to join host Rasheed Shroff for this live conversation and audience Q+A.
Most Popular Entrepreneur Stories
Liz Bradford: The Sustainable High-Performance Blueprint You Need
In this powerful conversation, former C-suite leader, executive coach and longevity expert Liz Bradford explores a practical framework for building a high-performance life that actually lasts, without sacrificing your health, relationships or sanity.
Carla Martinesi: How A Rookie Entrepreneur Turned Passion Into Profit
Carla Martinesi walks us back though the trials and tribulations of creating CHOMP, Hong Kong’s food waste distribution app. From building the confidence to cold-pitch her unproven concept to earn her recognition by Forbes Asia’s “30 Under 30” list.
Doug Aitken, Pete Sabine: How We Built Neon Tiger as a Side Hustle
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.
David Gething & Trilby White: Building and Exiting TWO Businesses
This husband-and-wife team transitioned from their corporate careers to found two industry-disrupting companies, Creature Comforts and Vetopia. They share how they scaled and prepared for lucrative exits to global giants Mars and Jebsen.
Michael X. Campion: Unlock the Power of Authentic Communication
Michael X. Campion empowers Asia’s top executives to arm themselves with the ultimate leadership edge, transforming how his clients influence, persuade and inspire others
The NGO Founders: Powerful Business Lessons from Social Purpose
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.
Stéphane Monsallier: The AI Expert - Practical Advice For Entrepreneurs
Stéphane Monsallier is an AI expert and keynote speaker who does not believe AI will replace you. After more a decade of experience in Financial IT, he founded System in Motion in Shanghai in 2004, with the aim of modernising corporate information systems.
Beth Wright: Empowering Women To Thrive At Every Stage Of Life
Beth Wright, founder of B-Fit The Wright Way, empowers women to manage hormonal health from pregnancy to menopause through education and coaching. Beth helps women thrive by addressing overlooked physical and emotional challenges.
“The Entrepreneur Series hosted by Banyan was seriously legit. The speaker lineup was on point, with founders from On The List and Creature Comforts on the panel sharing super valuable insights on their startup stories. But the best part was the awesome vibe and the quality of the audience – I got to chat with a bunch of driven, ambitious folks and made some promising new connections. The conversations were thought-provoking and left me feeling energised. I can’t wait for the next one it’s an invaluable resource for any entrepreneurs or any curious individuals like me.”
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