EP9 – What It Takes To Win The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ (EOY) Malaysia with Philip Rao

Описание: In this episode, Philip Rao, Program Director, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Malaysia; and Partner at Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd., takes us inside one of Malaysia’s most prestigious entrepreneurship awards. From how entrepreneurs are evaluated beyond financial success to what truly distinguishes great founders, Philip shares rare behind-the-scenes insights into leadership, purpose, impact, and the evolving nature of entrepreneurship in a digital world.

⏱ Jump to key moments in this episode
[00:00:15] The origins and purpose of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year
[00:00:49] Why recognizing Malaysian entrepreneurs matters
[00:04:13] Program criteria and participant eligibility
[00:05:07] Award categories explained
[00:06:37] The Woman Entrepreneur Category: Purpose and evolution
[00:08:12] Inside the independent judging process
[00:10:42] From nomination to final deliberation
[00:13:36] The four global judging pillars
[00:23:07] What separates good entrepreneurs from great ones
[00:29:55] Life after the award: Impact and global recognition
[00:35:23] A global program built for continuity
[00:46:52] How entrepreneurs have evolved over two decades
[00:54:19] Leadership lessons and the road ahead

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