S1E5: The Pitch by Garage: The Love, Bonito story - From blogshop to global brand for Asian women

Synopsis: The Pitch by Garage is The Business Times’ new podcast hosted by NUS Alumni Ventures co-founder Vanessa Ho. It deep dives into startups and tech and provides key business building skills from business leaders, entrepreneurs and experts. In this episode, Dione Song, CEO of Love, Bonito recounts the early years and has advice for other entrepreneurs on how to navigate the woke and green landscape of today. Highlights of the conversation: 01:16 Dione's journey with Love, Bonito 05:52 Always customer centric, not trend spotting 09:15 Tech enabling and enhancing fashion retail 12:32 Taking an Asian centric brand global 17:56 Balancing increasing top line and sustainability Produced by: Vanessa Ho ([email protected]), Howie Lim and Ang Guangzheng Edited by: Howie Lim --- Follow BT podcasts: Channel: https://bt.sg/pcOM Apple Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcAP Spotify Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcSP Google Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcGO Website: http://bt.sg/podcasts Follow other BT podcasts: BT Money Hacks: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus Feedback to: [email protected] --- Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.