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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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July 1, 2026
<p>What makes some start-ups succeed where others fail? What do you need to know to avoid the pitfalls that every new business owner has to negotiate? A serial entrepreneur shares hard-won lessons on building, scaling and leading businesses in Asia. Learn from hard-won experience in this unmissable conversation hosted Rasheed Shroff in front of a live audience of entrepreneurs at Banyan Workspace, Hong Kong. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mark Francis</strong> is an exited founder with extensive experience in the HRTech, fintech, and executive search industries across Asia-Pacific since 2007. Currently, he is the CEO of Preferrd, an HRTech startup that leverages data-driven solutions to optimise hiring strategies while gamifying incentivised referrals to source accurate and relevant talent. </p><p><br></p><p>What you'll learn:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Scaling Smart </strong>- How to navigate the pitfalls of rapid growth and build a resilient business </li><li><strong>Embracing Failure </strong>- How to turn setbacks into powerful pivots and future success</li><li><strong>Mastering Capital </strong>- Learn what investors and financing providers really look for in scaling businesses</li><li><strong>Future-proofing Talent </strong>- How leverage Tech and HR to build high-performing teams</li><li><strong>Thriving as a Founder </strong>- Strategies for work-life integration with a young family</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Connect with Mark: </p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-francis-80337a8/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-francis-80337a8/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Me (Rasheed Shroff):</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasheedshroff/ </p><p><br></p><p>Banyan Workspace: https://banyanworkspace.com/ </p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to <strong>Like, Follow & Subscribe</strong> for more raw conversations with entrepreneurs and experts on building meaningful success.</p>
June 10, 2026
<p>From Corporate to Entrepreneur! Fai Chan is living proof that close to 15 years working in corporate (including Disney, Fossil Group and CASETiFY) is the perfect training ground for personal creative entrepreneurial revolution.</p><p><br></p><p>In 2019, Fai took a leap of faith and launched Pair Pair Full with a mission to promote positivity and pride in our city. Their playful mismatched socks depicting much-loved Hong Kong imagery were an instant hit, and the past 5 years have seen remarkable growth, with stores at IFC, K11 Musea, The Peak Tower and at HK International Airport. Today, Pair Pair Full isn’t just a sock brand – it’s a powerful homegrown icon in its own right, blending fashion with culture and art. </p><p><br></p><p>What you'll learn:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why your corporate experience is your greatest entrepreneurial asset</li><li>The exact steps to turn a creative spark into a viable, scaling business</li><li>Why local heritage is the secret sauce for Pair Pair Full’s unique identity</li><li>How Fai navigated the transition from steady income to payroll responsibility</li><li>Scaling from weekend stalls to the IFC and HK International Airport</li><li>Raw reflections and insights for those ready to start their own journey</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Connect with Fai: </p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fai-chan-a7566b13/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fai-chan-a7566b13</a>/</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Me (Rasheed Shroff):</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasheedshroff/ </p><p><br></p><p>Banyan Workspace: https://banyanworkspace.com/ </p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to Like, Follow & Subscribe for more raw conversations with entrepreneurs and experts on building meaningful success</p>
May 20, 2026
<p>Urmila Menon is a creative educator, writer and public speaker who believes in the power of stories to turn pain into purpose. In today’s media-savvy world, an authentic backstory can prove a powerful tool; defining your purpose, building connections, engaging customers. In this conversation with serial entrepreneur and podcast host Rasheed Shroff, Menon takes readers on an inspiring journey of discovery to harness their own narrative through her sharing her own personal experiences. </p><p><br></p><p>What you'll learn:</p><p><br></p><p>* Leverage your unique perspective and journey as a catalyst take control</p><p>* Build profound connections, foster trust and unlock authentic influence</p><p>* How to feel seen, valued, and contribute your full potential</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Urmila: </p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmila-menon/</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Me (Rasheed Shroff):</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasheedshroff/ </p><p><br></p><p>Banyan Workspace: https://banyanworkspace.com/ </p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to Like, Follow & Subscribe for more raw conversations with entrepreneurs and experts on building meaningful success.</p>
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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.
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