Hosts:

Michael Smith Jr. https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp/

Razko Kotler https://www.linkedin.com/in/razko282/

Guest:

Mustafa Rasheed https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafarasheed/

Episode Overview:

In this episode, Michael and Raz welcome Mustafa Rasheed, a seasoned professional in the SME and startup ecosystem. Mustafa shares his fascinating journey, from growing up in Pakistan to his return to Singapore and contributions to the startup landscape. With over a decade of experience at KPMG, ING Bank, and Enterprise Singapore, Mustafa has helped over 3,000 businesses.

They discuss his approach to generalism, investment in the Bangladeshi startup Priyo Shop, and Singapore’s role as a hub for frontier market startups. Mustafa also shares his thoughts on personal growth, mental wellness, and lessons learned from working across diverse startup ecosystems. The episode concludes with practical advice for founders, insights into crafting effective pitch decks, and Mustafa’s personal development habits.

Links:

• Priyo Shop: https://priyoshop.com

• Accelerating Asia: https://acceleratingasia.com

• Enterprise Singapore: https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg

• Udemy: https://www.udemy.com

• JFDI (Historical): https://www.jfdi.asia

Hosts: Michael Smith Jr. https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp/ Razko Kotler https://www.linkedin.com/in/razko282/ Guest: Geraldine Gauthier https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldine-gauthier-coach/ Episode Overview:

In this episode, hosts Michael and Raz sit down with Geraldine Gauthier, the founder of GoMasterCoach and a Master Certified Coach (MCC) passionate about helping others achieve their fullest potential through coaching and personal development. Geraldine discusses her transition from the finance industry to executive coaching, and how her personal growth journey inspired her career change. She shares her insights on common challenges faced by executives, including confidence issues, managing relationships, and overcoming burnout. Geraldine also dives into her philosophy of blending physical fitness with mental well-being, and the importance of coaching in developing resilience. Additionally, she reveals details about her new stealth AI startup aimed at enhancing coaching skills through digital tools, and offers her views on democratizing coaching across Southeast Asia.

Geraldine opens up about breaking boundaries, embracing new challenges, and how "daring more" can help anyone overcome personal limitations. She also provides advice for aspiring leaders and executives on leveraging their strengths, and offers tips for overcoming self-doubt. The conversation concludes with insights into Geraldine’s personal wellness routines, her new startup venture, and a thought-provoking discussion on how coaching can shape leadership in the Southeast Asian ecosystem.

Links: GoMasterCoach: https://www.gomastercoach.com F45 Fitness: https://f45training.com Yoga Movement: https://yogamovement.com Live Coach School Podcast: https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcasts Brooke Castillo - The Life Coach School: https://thelifecoachschool.com

Hosts:

• Michael Smith Jr. https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp/
• Razko Kotler https://www.linkedin.com/in/razko282/

Guest:

• Carl Gough https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-gough/
  

Episode Overview:

In this episode, hosts Michael and Raz speak with Carl Gough, the dynamic Founder, Philanthropist, and CEO of meetmagic.org, a platform that links executives with cutting-edge technology trends like AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation, while making a social impact. Carl talks about bootstrapping his business, the role of generalism in his career, and how meetmagic is contributing to both tech advancements and charitable causes.

Carl also shares his thoughts on the importance of Singapore as a strategic business hub, despite residing in Sydney, and reflects on the post-COVID landscape of business meetings. He emphasizes the necessity of social impact in business, discusses how he overcomes challenges as a founder, and offers advice to young entrepreneurs on navigating fear and building resilience.

Links:

• MeetMagic.org: https://meetmagic.org
• Ground2Cloud: https://ground2cloud.co
• Rory Sutherland’s Book “Alchemy”: https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Surprising-Power-Ideas-Make/dp/0753556529
• Raphael Rowe Foundation: https://www.raphaelrowefoundation.org
• Inside the World's Toughest Prisons (Netflix Series): https://www.netflix.com/title/80116922
• DevRev: https://www.devrev.ai
• RingCentral: https://www.ringcentral.com
• Maybank Securities: https://www.maybank.com
• Salesforce https://www.salesforce.com/