Aizat Rahim

Alright, check this out about Aizat Rahim, this guy’s the real deal in the startup world. Born and raised in Malaysia, but he’s been around, Australia, the US, back to Malaysia. Dude’s got that global hustle. Started his process in finance at ANZ Innovyz, then jumped into tech roles, management at RapidCloud Singapore, Startup Street. Basically, he’s been in the trenches since 2012, learning the game.

But what really sets him apart? He’s built and exited like 11 companies. No bullshit. He’s not just playing around, he’s closing big deals, like a RM9 million one that shows he knows how to get things done. Before Borong, he co-founded Infinite Ventures and Job4Locum, both of which got snapped up, that’s a sign he’s got that startup Midas touch. He’s been through the grind, learned what works, and now he’s crushing it with Borong.

Borong, by the way, was formerly Dropee, and it’s now one of the biggest B2B marketplaces in Asia. Funded by Y Combinator, one of the top accelerators in the world, plus other international VCs. That’s not small potatoes. It shows he’s got the vision, the network, and the guts to build something that’s legit. He’s managing director and co-founder, and he’s all-in on making B2B in Asia a big change.

Aizat’s also super involved in the scene, he’s an angel investor, limited partner in startups and funds, actually helping develop Malaysia’s tech system. Plus, he’s served as a council member at Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education, dude’s giving back on the policy side too.

Academically, he’s no slouch, finance degree from South Australia, and he’s done executive programs at Wharton and Stanford. Basically, he’s got the brains and the street smarts.

What’s his story? It’s about hustle, learning fast, and never stopping. He’s built businesses, closed deals, and now he’s pushing a big vision for Asia’s B2B space. The guy is proof that with the right mix of ambition, smarts, and grit, you can really make a difference. No Cap, Aizat Rahim is one of those founders you look at and think, “Yeah, this guy’s changing the game.”