Founder Stories

DashAdd: Built to Give SMEs Financial Clarity—Not Just Compliance In today’s business landscape, financial data is everywhere—but insight is rare. That’s especially true for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), where accounting often ends at compliance and financial strategy never quite begins. That’s the gap DashAdd was created to close. Unlike traditional tools that stop at […]

In many households, teaching the Quran is viewed as a deeply spiritual but often rigid experience – especially for young children. But ILuvQuran is flipping that narrative. Founded by a mother inspired by her son’s early Quran journey, ILuvQuran is creating a joyful, story-driven learning experience rooted in Islamic values and modern child development. It

In a Gig Economy Full of Chaos, Playgrown Brings Clarity and Control For many freelancers and creators in Malaysia, the hardest part of freelancing isn’t the work itself – it’s everything else: chasing payments, issuing invoices, managing clients, and staying compliant with local taxes. Playgrown is changing that. Co-founded by Muhammad Thaqif and Naif Ghazali,

In an industry where safety lapses can have life-or-death consequences, Mascon Technologies is emerging as a practical, mission-driven solution for the global maritime industry. Founded by Norhakim Sanwan, a former seafarer who personally experienced the dangers of shipboard operations, Mascon isn’t just another maritime tech startup. It’s a purpose-built platform designed to raise safety standards

In an industry where staffing delays can mean life-or-death consequences, HealthPro.id stands out as a purposeful and practical platform reshaping healthcare staffing in Indonesia. Founded during the chaos of COVID-19, HealthPro.id isn’t just a tech solution – it’s a mission-driven response to a broken system. The Pain Point That Sparked HealthPro.id: Two Stories, One Problem

In a digital landscape full of fast-paced launches and quick exits, Akal stands out as a practical, resilient platform designed to serve a clear and growing need—supporting Indonesian online educators. Born not from market hype, but from a founder’s own pain points, Akal is purpose-built to help class creators receive payments easily, manage promotions, and

In a startup world focused on blitz-scaling and exit strategies, PilgrimPal stands apart as a true “Camel” startup—resilient, mission-first, and built to serve with long-term impact. What began as a personal frustration evolved into a purpose-led platform supporting Muslim pilgrims on one of the most sacred journeys of their lives. With real-time safety features, immersive

How Qara’a is Redefining Qur’an Learning: A Story of Compassion, Access, and Innovation In a startup world obsessed with fast growth and unicorn valuations, Qara’a represents a different breed: a “Camel” startup – resilient, mission-first, and built for long-term impact. Born from lived experience and nurtured through deep community engagement, Qara’a is transforming the way