KUALA LUMPUR, 28 October 2025 — Global Entrepreneur Xchange (GEX) has officially launched Startup Manual for Entrepreneurs, Malaysia’s first-ever bilingual entrepreneurship guidebook written in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. Built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, the manual offers a practical roadmap to help founders start, scale, and succeed in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Authored by GEX Founder and CEO Karthik Siva, the book draws from years of experience mentoring business leaders across Asia. It distils proven frameworks, real-world insights, and case studies to help entrepreneurs transform ideas into sustainable, scalable ventures.
“Many founders I’ve met and mentored had great ideas but struggled to turn them into viable businesses,” said Karthik. “This manual provides the structure, clarity, and tools needed to build companies that can grow beyond borders.”
E2E Exchange Bridges Ideas, Inspiration, and Impact
The book launch took place as part of GEX’s signature E2E (Entrepreneur-to-Entrepreneur) Exchange, an initiative that brings together Malaysia’s leading founders, investors, and thought leaders to exchange insights and ignite collaborative growth.
As part of the event, Karthik Siva moderated an engaging panel discussion titled “How Can Malaysian Businesses Scale and Build Global Brands,” featuring Dato’ CC Ngei (Founder, Feruni Ceramiche), Dzuleira Abu Bakar (Founder, NineYards Ventures; former CEO of MaGIC and MRANTI), Dato’ James Foo (Chairman, Authority Institute), and Chan Boon Yong (Founder, The Carat Club).
The dialogue explored how authentic leadership, brand storytelling, and innovation can help Malaysian businesses compete globally while retaining their cultural DNA.
Launching the Inner Circle Mentorship Network
Capping off the E2E Exchange, GEX unveiled its Inner Circle Mentorship Program, an exclusive peer network for CEOs and founders committed to continuous growth, leadership excellence, and meaningful impact.
The program extends the mission of Startup Manual for Entrepreneurs by offering a live ecosystem for applied learning, mentorship, and cross-industry collaboration.
