Want to succeed in business? Find a problem to solve | Anthony Tan and Amane Dannouni
Apr 2, 2024
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Grab CEO Anthony Tan and digital strategist Amane Dannouni discuss how prioritizing safety can lead to business success, integrating social impact into business models, strategic expansion in Southeast Asia, sustainable mobility decisions, and achieving a triple bottom line in business.
Solving problems like safety concerns can drive economic growth and societal well-being.
Expanding services to include financial solutions empowers gig workers for sustainable economic endeavors.
Deep dives
Creating Safer Opportunities Through Safety Solutions
Anthony Tan, the CEO and co-founder of Grab, shares his journey of focusing on safety solutions to unlock possibilities. Tan's personal experiences, coupled with recognizing safety as a fundamental issue, led to initiatives like Grab Pay to enhance safety for drivers and passengers. By addressing safety concerns, Tan aimed to empower individuals to pursue opportunities without fear, fostering economic growth and societal well-being.
Expanding Beyond Safety Solutions to Financial Inclusion
Beyond safety initiatives, Grab expanded its services to include financial solutions like Grab Lending and a digital bank. These offerings aimed to empower drivers and merchants to grow their businesses by providing access to financing and digital banking services. By catering to the financial needs of their gig workers, Grab ensured sustainable support for their economic endeavors, ultimately contributing to the broader goal of societal empowerment.
Driving Towards Sustainability: The Triple Bottom Line Approach
Transitioning from a double bottom line to a triple bottom line approach, Grab focuses on environmental sustainability alongside economic and social impact. With a commitment to achieving net carbon neutrality by 2040, Grab invests in lower emission vehicles and electric transportation solutions like zero emission deliveries. By aligning environmental goals with business strategies, Grab emphasizes the importance of collective efforts in addressing global challenges for a more sustainable future.
Anthony Tan — the CEO of Grab, Southeast Asia's leading super-app — talks about launching a business that not only turns a profit but also helps people and the environment. In conversation with digital strategist Amane Dannouni, Tan discusses the design choices and tension points of running such a company and why it's something every entrepreneur should consider doing.