Despite growing up in one of Malaysia's wealthiest families with a successful automotive business background, Anthony Tan chose to forge his own path. Meeting his future co-ounder at Harvard Business School led to a discussion about unsafe taxi services in their home country. This resulted in a business plan that won seed money in a university startup competition. Today, the platform they are running called "Grab" is the most-used ride-hailing app in Southest Asia.
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The early days were marked by intense dedication, with the founders working up to 20 hours daily.
To recruit drivers, he would visit gas stations at dawn, offering free coffee while pitching his platform. This grassroots approach, combined with an understanding of local market needs, proved essential for the company's expansion across multiple cities.
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The ride-hailing startup eventually evolved into a comprehensive super app offering food delivery, financial services, and digital banking solutions. After acquiring a major competitor's regional operations, the company went public and now generates over $2 billion in annual revenue. The platform has significantly impacted Southeast Asian communities.
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