Entrepreneur Stories

Bringing you real, raw and relatable stories and insights from real-world entrepreneurs, recorded monthly in front of a live audience at Banyan Workspace in Hong Kong. I dive into the lived experiences of founders who, despite any success to date, continue to push boundaries and feel like they're just beginning. If you're starting-up, scaling, navigating tough decisions, or simply looking for a community of like-minded individuals who understand what it's like when your dreams feel invisible to everyone around you, welcome home!Follow me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasheedshroff/

Entrepreneur Stories is a business podcast hosted by with Rasheed Shroff, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

with Rasheed Shroff hosts Entrepreneur Stories, a business show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Ajmal Samuel | Rebuilding from rock bottom

  Sep 16, 20261h 32mS3

  Ajmal Samuel has faced and overcome obstacles in his life that would destroy many of us, including a devastating spinal cord injury aged 22, a decade-long opioid addiction, extreme prejudice, and the loss of his company. Yet he’s gone on to become a fintech pioneer, endurance athlete and documentary filmmaker. Ajmal’s journey embodies resilience and boundary-pushing innovation, and offers profound lessons on adapting to change and redefining what is possible in both business and life What you’ll learn: - How he overcame a life-altering accident to soar personally, professionally & physically - His steps to building & rebuilding himself, his career and his company - The importance of goals, discipline and getting comfortable being uncomfortable - How he replaced opioid dependence with endurance sports training Connect with Ajmal: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajmalsamuel/ Connect with Me (Rasheed Shroff): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasheedshroff/ Banyan Workspace: https://banyanworkspace.com/ Don’t forget to Like, Follow & Subscribe for more raw conversations with entrepreneurs and experts on building meaningful success.

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  Episode #9

  Mark Francis | Failing and Scaling - A Serial Entrepreneur's Playbook

  Jul 1, 20261h 25mS2

  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. Mark Francis 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. What you'll learn: Scaling Smart - How to navigate the pitfalls of rapid growth and build a resilient business Embracing Failure - How to turn setbacks into powerful pivots and future success Mastering Capital - Learn what investors and financing providers really look for in scaling businesses Future-proofing Talent - How leverage Tech and HR to build high-performing teams Thriving as a Founder - Strategies for work-life integration with a young family Connect with Mark: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-francis-80337a8/ Connect with Me (Rasheed Shroff): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasheedshroff/ Banyan Workspace: https://banyanworkspace.com/ Don’t forget to Like, Follow & Subscribe for more raw conversations with entrepreneurs and experts on building meaningful success.

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  Episode #8

  Fai Chan | The Secret to Scaling a 0-1 Brand

  Jun 10, 20261h 14mS2

  <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...

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  Episode #7

  Urmila Menon | How to embrace your vulnerability and turn it to your advantage

  May 20, 20261h 13mS2

  <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>...

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  Episode #6

  Jo Lodder | An inspirational 3000km journey of resilience and rediscovery

  Apr 29, 20261h 35mS2

  <p>When his young career as a professional jockey was suddenly halted by a critical back-injury aged 24, Jo’s whole life plan halted with it. Faced with the very real possibility of sinking into decline, he made the conscious decision to reinvent himself, and today he has become not only a successful property entrepreneur but one of our city’s most inspiring fundraisers through his ‘Run for Freedom’ movement and the Action Asia Foundation.</p><p><br></p><p>In his own words, “Life has a way of testing us, but it's our response to adversity that defines us”</p><p><br></p><p...

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