Andrew Yap is a Malaysian entrepreneur and co-founder of BookXcess and Big Bad Wolf Books. He transformed a small outlet into a global book sale movement, making books more accessible across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Through BookXcess, he redefined bookstores into curated, affordable, and immersive spaces. With Big Bad Wolf Books, he scaled this vision globally through massive 24-hour book fairs reaching millions.

Driven by a mission to democratize knowledge, Andrew also champions literacy through initiatives like Red Readerhood, aiming to put books into the hands of one billion people worldwide.

Malek Ali is the founder of BFM Media, Malaysia’s first independent business radio station, dedicated to delivering insightful coverage on business, economics, and current affairs. With a diverse career spanning media, aviation, and financial services, he previously held leadership roles in organisations such as Media Prima and Fly Asian Xpress.

Through BFM, Malek has built a platform known for its independent voice, in-depth analysis, and thought-provoking conversations. He is widely recognised for his perspectives on entrepreneurship, leadership, and nation-building, and continues to advocate for informed discourse and sustainable economic growth in Malaysia.

Meet the people guiding RM3.5 billion in revenues across NEXEA Entrepreneurs Programme Member Companies in Malaysia.

Alan Lim – Partner at NEXEA and part of the investment committee, with experience in startup growth, investments, and regional expansion.

Jonah Lau – Co-Founder & CTO of Sinisana Technologies, with 20+ years in enterprise tech, product architecture, and scaling digital platforms.

Vanessa – Board President to dozens of startup CEOs, with experience in business strategy, branding, and growth advisory for listed companies and tech startups.