Beste Robert Baer Podcasts (2024)

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From RM60K to eKYC Leader: The Innov8tif Journey 38:30

2d ago38:30

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How did Innov8tif transform from a bootstrapped startup to serving 70% of Malaysia’s telecommunications and banking sectors? In this episode of Open For Business, we speak with George Lee, Founder and CEO of Innov8tif Solutions, about the company’s journey, their groundbreaking innovations like IC microprint verification, and the announced RM40 mil…

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Anne Berg, "Empire of Rags and Bones: Waste and War in Nazi Germany" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:01:06

2d ago1:01:06

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Paper, bottles, metal scrap, kitchen garbage, rubber, hair, fat, rags, and bones--the Nazi empire demanded its population obsessively collect anything that could be reused or recycled. Entrepreneurs, policy makers, and ordinary citizens conjured up countless schemes to squeeze value from waste or invent new purposes for defunct or spent material, n…

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Trinity Kids: Raising The Bar In Childcare 28:47

3d ago28:47

28:47

Childcare is one of the most pressing challenges facing Malaysian families today. With concerns over learning environments for children, safety and the delicate balance between work and family life, parents are struggling to find reliable, childcare options that ensure their children’s well-being. In today’s episode, we are joined by Daisy Ng, the …

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Authentic Italian Without Pork or Wine? Positano Risto’s Twist 27:16

4d ago27:16

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In this episode of Open For Business, we speak with Imran Abdullah, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Positano Risto, a muslim-friendly Italian dining experience inspired by the Amalfi Coast. Launched in Singapore in 2017, Positano Risto has since expanded to Kuala Lumpur, bringing authentic Italian flavours to the region while priding itself on being mu…

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Lee Brice and Timothy Roberts, "The Boundaries of War: Local and Global Perspectives in Military History" (Marine Corps UP, 2024) 57:09

5d ago57:09

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The expansion of trade and communication networks has been active since the fifteenth century and has had an undeniable impact on connecting military activity around the world. This fact is visible in the historical record, but has it in the last several decades transformed the historiography of military history? The Boundaries of War: Local and Gl…

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Parker Palmer on the Israel-Gaza War 57:55

5d ago57:55

57:55

In times of profound crisis, when violence and hatred seem to dominate our world, we often search for voices that can help us navigate through the darkness while holding onto our humanity. Today's conversation with Parker Palmer, one of America's most respected Quaker elders and thought leaders, explores the complex landscape of faith, hope, and he…

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Jeremy Black, "Introduction to Global Military History: 1775 to the Present Day" (Routledge, 2018) 47:36

4d ago47:36

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Introduction to Global Military History:: 1775 to the Present Day (Routledge, 2018) provides a lucid and comprehensive account of military developments around the modern world from the eighteenth century up to the present day. Beginning with the background to the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary wars and ending with the rec…

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Anette Hoffmann, "Knowing by Ear: Listening to Voice Recordings with African Prisoners of War in German Camps (1915–1918)" (Duke UP, 2024) 44:41

5d ago44:41

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During World War I, thousands of young African men conscripted to fight for France and Britain were captured and held as prisoners of war in Germany, where their stories and songs were recorded and archived by German linguists. In Knowing by Ear: Listening to Voice Recordings with African Prisoners of War in German Camps (1915–1918) (Duke Universit…

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Andrew Stravers et al., "Beyond the Wire: US Military Deployments and Host Country Public Opinion" (Oxford UP, 2022) 42:22

7d ago42:22

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The United States stands at a crossroads in international security. The backbone of its international position for the last 70 years has been the massive network of overseas military deployments. However, the US now faces pressures to limit its overseas presence and spending. In Beyond the Wire: US Military Deployments and Host Country Public Opini…

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Optimising Out-of-Home Advertising with Visual Retale 28:29

7d ago28:29

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On this episode of Open For Business, we explore how Visual Retale is using technology to transform the out-of-home (OOH) advertising landscape in Malaysia. Established a decade ago, Visual Retale has evolved from an OOH media owner to a comprehensive OOH media practice, boasting a network of over 32,000 outdoor and indoor screens across Malaysia. …

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Ep. 450 - California Set to Host Epic Warhammer 40K Tournament - You Won't Want to Miss It 1:10:17

7d ago1:10:17

1:10:17

The Warhammer 40k Cali Cup is back, plus dont miss the latest new releases, and events headed into Thanksgiving! Get Your Precision Dice 5% Off Baron of Dice: Use Code Longwar5 Get Your Lucent Hobby Lamp: Buy Your 2025 LVO Long War 40k Doubles Tickets Best & Worst 40k Armies in the Warhammer Meta: J15 Games Has Your Game Aides, Tokens & Templates! …

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Artur Gruszczak and Sebastian Kaempf, "Routledge Handbook of the Future of Warfare" (Routledge, 2023) 1:20:39

8d ago1:20:39

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This handbook provides a comprehensive, problem-driven and dynamic overview of the future of warfare. The volatilities and uncertainties of the global security environment raise timely and important questions about the future of humanity's oldest occupation: war. Routledge Handbook of the Future of Warfare (Routledge, 2023) edited by Artur Gruszcza…

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From Family Business to Industry Leader: Feytech’s 22 Years 39:32

8d ago39:32

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From cabin crew to automotive CEO. In this episode of Open For Business, we dive into the remarkable journey of Feytech Holdings, a Malaysian automotive accessories manufacturer that has grown from producing small-scale leather seat covers to supplying complete car seats for global OEMs. CEO Connie Go, who took the company public earlier this year …

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The Shake Shack of Hot Dogs? Sausage Sizzle’s Elevated Vision 37:48

9d ago37:48

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Can a hot dog be more than simple franchised fast food here in Malaysia? In this episode of Open For Business, we explore the journey of Sausage Sizzle, a homegrown Malaysian brand on a mission to elevate the humble hot dog into a premium dining experience. Co-Founder Nazri Adam shares how Sausage Sizzle grew from a single stall into a recognized b…

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Trapo Wants to Be the Apple of Car Accessories – Here’s How 45:22

10d ago45:22

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From car mats to a regional brand on track to hit RM100 million in annual revenue, in this episode of Open For Business, we explore the journey of Malaysian brand Trapo with Co-Founders and Co-CEOs, Tzong Lee and Zare Lee, and how these self-identified ‘accidental entrepreneurs’ built this automotive accessories brand. Founded in 2016 with a focus …

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Mark Stoyle, "A Murderous Midsummer: The Western Rising of 1549" (Yale UP, 2022) 46:35

10d ago46:35

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The Western Rising of 1549 was the most catastrophic event to occur in Devon and Cornwall between the Black Death and the Civil War. Beginning as an argument between two men and their vicar, the rebellion led to a siege of Exeter, savage battles with Crown forces, and the deaths of 4,000 local men and women. It represents the most determined attemp…

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80% of Kids Are Failing Math, Is Tupai.ai the Solution? 41:33

11d ago41:33

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Is AI the answer to Malaysia’s math failure rate? How could AI transform math in schools? In this episode of Open For Business, we explore how Malaysia-based startup AI Teacher is aiming to revolutionise math education for secondary students with Tupai.ai. Co-founded by Edmond Yap and Andre Sequerah, Tupai.ai uses AI to create a personalised and en…

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Ronald Drabkin, "Beverly Hills Spy: The Double-Agent War Hero Who Helped Japan Attack Pearl Harbor" (William Morrow, 2024) 42:24

14d ago42:24

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Frederick Rutland—”Rutland of Jutland”—was a war hero, renowned World War I aviator…and a Japanese spy. In the years leading up to Pearl Harbor, Rutland shared information on U.S. aviation and naval developments to the Japanese, desperate for knowledge of U.S. capability. The funny thing was, as Ron Drabkin notes in his book Beverly Hills Spy: The …

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Get A Job, Or Your Money Back 28:47

14d ago28:47

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Sigma School, founded in 2022, is more than just an online coding bootcamp — it is a bold initiative that aims to redefine tech education in Malaysia. With a focus on real-world skills and job readiness, Sigma School offers a 3-month intensive programme with a unique guarantee: either secure a tech job or get your money back. Today, we’re joined by…

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Ep. 449 - The State of 10th Edition 40k- Is it Holding Us Back? 1:13:33

14d ago1:13:33

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With the reduced releases and lack of new Codex books, 10th Edition 40k seems to be holding us back. Plus, Custodes wins big again! Get 5% Off Baron of Dice: use code Longwar5 Buy Your 2025 LVO Long War 40k Doubles Tickets Best & Worst 40k Armies in the Warhammer Meta: J15 Games Has Your Game Aides, Tokens & Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly…

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Friederike Baer, "Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War" (Oxford UP, 2022) 1:03:07

14d ago1:03:07

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Between 1776 and 1783, Britain hired an estimated 30,000 German soldiers to fight in its war against the Americans. Collectively known as Hessians, they actually came from six German territories within the Holy Roman Empire. Over the course of the war, members of the German corps, including women and children, spent extended periods of time in loca…

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Sparkle or Fizz Out? Supergulp Vs The Crowded Drinks Market 37:05

16d ago37:05

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Can local sparkling drink brand Supergulp thrive in the crowded and competitive beverage market? In this episode of Open For Business, we dive into Julian Koh’s journey from e-commerce and food tech roles at companies like Honestbee and Foodpanda to founding Supergulp — a Malaysian sparkling prebiotic drink brand. As Julian shared with Vulcan Post,…

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Disrupting Wellness Through Community and Innovation 30:30

17d ago30:30

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We speak with Sheyong Tan, Co-Founder of BiiB, a wellness tech startup that’s changing the game in Malaysia’s fitness landscape. From Malaysia’s largest running league, RUNLIGA, to scalable corporate wellness solutions, BiiB combines community and innovation to redefine employee engagement and health. Sheyong shares his journey from R&D engineer to…

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Simon Kuznets and the Invention of the Economy 1:05:56

18d ago1:05:56

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Economics sometimes feels like a physics–so sturdy, so objective, and so immutable. Yet, behind every clean number or eye-popping graph, there is usually a rather messy story, a story shaped by values, interests, ideologies, and petty bureaucratic politics. In Cited Podcast’s new mini-series, the Use and Abuse of Economic Expertise, we tell the hid…

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EasyParcel: From Aerospace Engineer to E-Commerce Enabler 41:08

18d ago41:08

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How does a material-science aerospace engineer end up building a 9-figure logistics platform? In this episode of Open For Business, we’re joined by Clarence Leong, Founder and CEO of EasyParcel—a company that has transformed the shipping process for micro-SMEs and SMEs. Since its launch in 2014, EasyParcel has facilitated over 86 million delivery q…

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Empowering Smarter Shopping Decisions with PriceShop 27:31

21d ago27:31

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We speak with Joshua Lin, General Manager of PriceShop Malaysia, about how the platform empowers Malaysian consumers to make smarter buying decisions in the consumer electronics space. We explore PriceShop’s approach to price comparison, ensuring accuracy and reliability through its extensive network of SME retailers and advanced technology. Joshua…

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Can RollingPay Ease Cash Flow Crunches for MSMEs? 43:38

22d ago43:38

43:38

In this episode of Open For Business, we speak with Cellou Diallo, CEO of RollingPay, a company offering flexible payroll financing solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2022, RollingPay wants to help small businesses meet payroll obligations with up to 90-day repayment terms, ensuring timely employee payments—even when cash …

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Beatrice de Graaf, "Fighting Terror after Napoleon: How Europe Became Secure after 1815" (Cambridge UP, 2020) 54:27

23d ago54:27

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After twenty-six years of unprecedented revolutionary upheavals and endless fighting, the victorious powers craved stability after Napoleon's defeat in 1815. With the threat of war and revolutionary terror still looming large, the coalition launched an unprecedented experiment to re-establish European security. With over one million troops remainin…

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How This 2nd-Gen CEO Is Steering Sun Bus Tech Forward 39:51

23d ago39:51

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What does it take to carry a family business’s legacy forward? In this episode of Open For Business, we explore the evolution of Sun Bus Tech, a company specializing in bus and bus body manufacturing for energy-efficient vehicles. While Sun Bus Tech was officially formed in 2022, its roots trace back to the 1970s. Joining us is Shyan Phang, CEO of …

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Nurturing Growth with The Nurts 32:40

24d ago32:40

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We talk with Rachel Tan, Founder of The Nurts, a platform dedicated to creating and curating purposeful tools that promote personal growth and family connections. With offerings like interactive card games and educational kits, The Nurts focuses on learning through play, supporting families and young individuals in building essential skills. Rachel…

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Eran Ortal, "Battle Before the War: The Inside Story of the IDF's Transformation" (Dado Center, 2023) 1:01:55

24d ago1:01:55

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A critical challenge for militaries is preparing for future, not past, wars. History shows that success often depends on accurately interpreting and harnessing technological and societal changes. In the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), this transformation process has been ongoing, with Brigadier General Eran Ortal as a key advocate for a new paradigm. …

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Confide: How This Wirecard Whistleblower Wants to Revolutionise Compliance 41:31

25d ago41:31

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Confide Platform, your company’s future compliance command centre? In this episode of Open For Business, we speak with Pav Gill, Founder and CEO of Confide Platform—a platform designed to streamline compliance and risk management for organisations. Pav shares his remarkable journey, from exposing the €24 billion Wirecard scandal to creating a tech …

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E. L. Gaston, "Illusions of Control: Dilemmas in Managing U.S. Proxy Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria" (Columbia UP, 2024) 1:02:07

26d ago1:02:07

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Over the last two decades, the United States has supported a range of militias, rebels, and other armed groups in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Critics have argued that such partnerships have many perils, from enabling human rights abuses to seeding future threats. Policy makers, however, have sought to mitigate the risks of partnering with irregul…

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Thomas Weber, “Becoming Hitler: The Making of a Nazi” (Basic Books, 2017) 1:11:09

27d ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Few would dispute that Hitler’s ideas led to war and genocide. Less clear however, is how and when those ideas developed. In his latest book, Becoming Hitler: The Making of a Nazi (Basic Books, 2017), Thomas Weber highlights the years between 1918 and 1926 as the period in which Hitler’s worldview developed. Challenging Hitler’s own narrative, as w…

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