Hello Mentor EP18 | Anwar Jumabhoy – What Is Entrepreneurship?

“If entrepreneurship was easy, everyone would start a business.” 

About the episode

In this podcast episode, Anwar Jumabhoy talks about the challenges entrepreneurs face and gives insight into the most common reason entrepreneurs fail in Malaysia.

That’s not all. He also gives wise advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and how to overcome the challenges entrepreneurs face.

Getting to know Anwar Jumabhoy

Anwar Jumabhoy is a speaker and business coach who works closely with Entrepreneurs and CEOs as a Mentor. He has mentored at the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC) for the SE Accelerator Program – Malaysia’s first social enterprise accelerator designed to improve lives and build a sustainable world.

Anwar also serves on the Advisory Panel of the Taylor’s University School of Hospitality and School of Business.

With over 40 years of business and management experience spanning several different industries, Anwar is a force to be reckoned with.


Hello Mentor is a podcast show that platforms raw discussions on career, ambition and success with inspiring and accomplished individuals.

Hello Mentor is hosted by Derek Toh, Founder and CEO of Hiredly.

Listen to all episodes on Spotify for your dose of inspiration and career advice from real people who’ve been there!