Wong Weng Yew, a 20-year industry veteran and the founder of Open DC, joins us to share his journey. He explains his pivot from a traditional ISP to building a RM70 million (projected) data centre business, his unique focus on telco-neutral hubs, and how his new facilities are being built to handle the intense power demands of AI workloads.

We discuss:

His 20-year journey from an ISP to a data centre operator.
Open DC's unique role as an ‘airport for internet traffic’.
How AI is demanding a massive increase in "rack density" (power per rack).
Why enterprises are now outsourcing their high-power AI infrastructure.
The growth strategy that put them on track for RM70M in revenue by 2026.

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Marking its 10th anniversary, IGL Coatings has grown into an eight-figure business exporting its surface protection solutions to 50 markets. But this milestone comes at a challenging time, with new US tariffs impacting its largest market.

Founder and CEO Keong Chun Chieh joins us to reflect on his 10-year journey. He discusses the on-the-ground reality of navigating tariffs, his strategic push to grow the B2C side of the business, the crucial lessons he's learned about IP protection, and his "north star" goal of hitting $100 million in annual revenue.

We discuss:

The 10-year journey from a startup to an 8-figure manufacturer & exporter.
The real-world impact of US tariffs and the strategy for navigating them.
Why a 19% tariff Is better than uncertainty
Their strategic push to grow the B2C segment to diversify risk.
The crucial importance of IP protection and listening to customer feedback.
Their new strategic