Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

She left a stable career in government, risked financial ruin, and built a business that now changes hundreds of lives. In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Lydia Lok, Founder, Curious Thoughts Academy & Curious Thoughts Giving to learn how she risked everything to build a social enterprise that bridges education inequality.

CoreWeave burst onto the scene in March 2025 and quickly crossed the US$100 mark on the back of a booming AI demand wave. But after a strong Q3, the stock is slipping thanks to guidance cuts and data-centre delays.  Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore the upside, the cap-ex risks, and what investors should really be watching before buying into the hype.

Singapore has dropped its “30 by 30” ambition, the goal of producing 30% of its nutritional needs locally by 2030, and replaced it with revised targets for fibre and protein production by 2035. The shift comes amid farm closures, cost pressures, and a tougher funding climate for the agri-tech sector. Under the new plan, Singapore aims to produce 20% of its fibre needs, such as leafy greens, sprouts and mushrooms and 30% of its protein needs by 2035. Shabana Begum, Correspondent (with a focus on Environment and Science) at The Straits Times and Webster Tham, Co-Founder of Tomato Town (Singapore's 1st Vertical Hydroponics Farm) to unpack what the recalibration reveals about the realities of local farming in a land-scarce city, how urban and aquaculture farms are adapting to stay viable, and what the government’s proposed shared-facility model could mean for the next phase of food-security planning.

We often see shows about hoarders who refuse to throw out old DVDs and cassette tapes (what are those?). But now, more and more of us are hoarding something different. How many photos do you have on your phone right now? A few thousand? And what about your email inbox? If the numbers shock you, you might just be a digital hoarder. A local study found that about7 in 10 office professionals admit to digital hoarding — higher than the global average. Many of us just keep saving “in case we need it later.” Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about why we do it, and what we can do to tackle our personal mess.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Air India has not been having an easy time with its balance sheets lately - a situation made worse by the deadly crash of one of its 787 Dreamliners in Ahmedabad earlier this year. Now, the airline is seeking a US$1.1 billion lifeline from its shareholders, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines. On the Bigger Picture Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics, breaks down whether Air India's troubles could hurt SIA's image.   Produced and presented by Emaad Akhtar  

Assessments pertaining to an individual's industry knowledge, personality traits and interpersonal skills have become the primary means of determining candidate viability in the job interview process.  But in some quarters, gamification is being added to the mix to give employers a flavour of what it might actually be like to work with these candidates outside of stellar paper credentials and prepared answers. Emaad and Audrey share some examples on this edition of Breakfast Bites.    Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

What does it take to build a company around a technology most people can’t yet see or touch? After all, quantum technology isn’t science fiction anymore, it’s becoming a business. The Breakfast Show invites Dr Goh Koon Tong, Co-Founder and Chief Technologist of Squareroot8 Technologies to explore the use and commercializing cases of quantum technology, what the business model for a quantum startup looks like, and how companies in Singapore and beyond can start preparing for a quantum-ready future.

After a surprise earnings miss and a 7 percent share-price tumble, the world’s largest beauty company is re-writing its playbook. From China’s cautious consumer recovery to a €4 billion luxury deal with Kering that gives it Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga in its fragrance stable, Dan Koh and Audrey Siek unpack how L’Oréal is navigating slower growth, rising competition, and the next big beauty cycle.

A record 55 organisations have earned a spot on this year’s Great Place To Work® Singapore Best Workplaces™ list — recognised for building high-trust, people-first cultures. But the latest Insights Report 2025 also highlights a challenge for the wider workforce: only one in five employees in typical workplaces say they trust their leaders. Evelyn Kwek, Managing Director of Great Place To Work ASEAN & ANZ, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack the report’s findings and discuss what the best workplaces in Singapore are doing differently to build trust, psychological safety, and performance.

After 40 days of gridlock, the U.S. Senate has advanced a funding bill that could finally reopen the government, and Wall Street is cheering. The Nasdaq 100 jumped 2 percent while Treasury yields edged higher, signaling relief after a selloff. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett’s farewell letter struck a tone of patience, with Berkshire Hathaway sitting on more than US $300 billion in cash. Dan Koh speaks with Fabien Yip, Market Analyst at IG, about what the possible end of the shutdown means for markets, how investors are reacting to it, and what lessons Buffett’s caution may hold for the months ahead.