Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Before she was designing stunning, one-of-a-kind jewelry, Maddy Barber was a household voice on Singapore radio. Now, she’s the founder of MADLY Gems, a brand that's redefining what bespoke luxury means with rare, ethically sourced gemstones and bold, personal storytelling through design. Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Maddy Barber, founder of MADLY Gems to share how she went from broadcasting to building a global jewelry brand, why she took the leap, and how she's shaking up the diamond industry—one dazzling piece at a time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think you know AI enough? Does a 7-9 figure pay sound good to you? If so, perhaps you may want to consider applying for Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s superintelligence group. This comes after the Facebook-maker expressed his frustration with Meta Platform’s shortcomings in AI; personally recruiting 50 people for the team. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they analyze the details behind Zuckerberg’s latest job offering and ponder whether this superintelligence group has what it takes to outstrip other tech companies in achieving artificial general intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you enjoy swimming? Good - because it's an excellent full-body exercise. That being said, it can in some instances lead to a not-so-pleasant infection known as Swimmer's Ear?  If you haven't heard of it, Emaad and Ryan get you up to speed, and also provide tips for prevention!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong  Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadine Terman, CEO & CIO, Solstein Capital discusses how much of a deal has been struck between the US and China, with outlines of a plan to restart the flow of sensitive goods, meaning China will speed up rare earth metal shipments, and the US will ease some export controls. She talks about what else is worrying investors.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image by Mohamed Hassan from PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB discusses how the US dollar is being weighed down by rising de-dollarization fears, ballooning US fiscal deficit, and worries about deteriorating US economic exceptionalism. He shares what investors should keep an eye on in 2H2025. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AI races past milestones once thought decades away, the world’s brightest minds are gathering to ask: what’s next? Here in Singapore, SuperAI 2025 brings together pioneers, founders, and prodigies to explore the future of intelligence. As SuperAI 2025 brings together a remarkable mix of creators, leaders, and challengers of the status quo, the Breakfast Show sits down with two standout voices making their mark: Peter Noszek, co-founder of SuperAI, and Jasmine Eyal, Breakthrough Junior Challenge winner and Guinness World Record holder. Together, they dive into the big ideas shaping tomorrow — from bold innovation to the human side of AI — and what to expect as the global AI ecosystem takes the stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AI rapidly shifts from experimental to essential, organizations around the world are racing to embed it into the very fabric of their operations. But beneath the excitement lies a growing concern: how do we scale AI responsibly—without compromising data quality, security, or public trust? The Breakfast Show explores what it really takes to future-proof businesses in an AI-driven world with David Irecki, Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific & Japan at Boomi, as they unpack how organizations can prepare for the future of AI-driven integration and automation—while staying grounded in trust, transparency, and control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in 1889 initially as a manufacturer of hanafuda playing cards, Nintendo has come to be a household name that has exerted a profound and lasting influence on the global gaming landscape. Known for creating popular franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon, the Japanese company has yet again reinforced its influence on the sector with the official release of its latest Switch 2 console that showcased astronomical demand from consumers. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they venture into the world of Mario and Pokémon, uncovering all that you need to know about the latest Switch 2 console which has taken the world by storm, and if this spells an astronomical growth for the gaming company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Morris, CEO, F/m Investments, discusses the second day of US-China trade talks in London; potential investment implications of the Trump-Musk fallout; expected moves from the Fed in light of recent jobs data; and why the "Split between TBIL & RBIL & Chill" strategy may be appealing to investors.   Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar Image: PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From facilitating cross-border payments in seconds, to unlocking new models of finance in DeFi, there’s no denying that stablecoins play a significant role in today’s financial ecosystem. But behind every stablecoin is a question: Who do we trust to issue, back, and manage these digital dollars? Vincent Chok, CEO of First Digital joins the Breakfast Show to discuss FDUSD’s rapid rise as one of the leading stablecoins within the digital finance ecosystem and First Digital’s role in reimagining the digital asset infrastructure today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.