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Asian Rebel Club Podcast
A podcast every Asian should’ve had growing up, and probably still needs.
A podcast for Asian/Asian diaspora untangling family expectations, cultural guilt, and the myth of perfection.
Hosted by Crystal Ren, who brings her own messy, magical story to the mic, so you don’t have to figure it out alone. This podcast is a mix of honest conversations, cultural unlearning, emotional plot twists, and slow rebellion. Each episode helps you break free from cultural pressures so you can finally make decisions that feel right for you.
If you’ve ever felt torn between your own dreams and your family’s expectations, you’ll hear real stories, practical mindset shifts, and tools to navigate cultural guilt without losing connection to your roots. These conversations will give you the tools and courage to start living on your own terms, starting today.
New episodes bi-weekly-ish.
Asian Rebel Club Podcast
Episode 21: From Malay Minority to Tech Founder - How Hafiz Built a Multi-Million-User Startup Beyond the Hustle
When you meet Hafiz Kasman, you don’t feel hustle. You feel a presence.
Hafiz grew up in a lower-middle-class Malay family in Singapore, where stability was prized and risk-taking came second. He started his career as a management consultant — a path few from his background dared to walk. But at 25, he did something bold: he left it all to build Kinobi, an ed-tech platform helping students across Asia navigate their careers.
In just a few years, Hafiz and his team grew Kinobi to reach hundreds of thousands of users across the region and earned a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia. But what’s more striking than the numbers is Hafiz’s mindset — calm, grounded, and deeply intentional.
In this episode, we explore:
· What it means to succeed as a Malay founder in Singapore’s startup scene
· How to build for purpose, not validation
· The invisible privilege of inner peace
“I don’t mind starting from scratch. My lifestyle was humble from the start — I can go back to that anytime I want.”
🎧 Listen to this episode if you’ve ever wondered how to build without burning out, and still win.
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