He Bought 8 Companies in 12 Months | Eric Tan, Group CEO of Catcha Digital Berhad

About this episode

Eric Tan discusses his experience leading the acquisition of eight companies and shares insights on scaling and navigating the digital economy.

Over the last 12 months, Eric Tan — Group CEO of Catcha Digital Berhad — led the acquisition of eight companies across digital media, trade exhibitions, and software. But this isn’t about a shopping spree. It’s about building a permanent home for market-leading businesses — and helping founders move from Chapter One to Chapter Two. From integrating acquisitions to navigating AI disruption, Eric shares what most entrepreneurs misunderstand about scaling, selling, and surviving in today’s chaotic digital economy. This conversation reveals: → Why you should never build a business just to be acquired → What actually happens in the first 100 days after selling your company → Why most SMEs waste money on digital marketing → The difference between awareness and actual sales → How AI is quietly eliminating entry-level “boring work” → The real hiring traits that matter in 2026 → The hidden risk of founder personal branding → Why “be kind and help people” might be the most underrated business strategyIf you're building a business, thinking of exiting, or trying to understand where digital media is heading — this episode is for you. 00:00 – Intro 01:20 – Why Catcha Digital went on an…

People in this episode

Guest: Eric Tan

Topics covered

• business acquisition
• digital media
• AI disruption
• entrepreneurship
• scaling businesses
• founder advice

Keywords

• acquisition
• digital marketing
• AI
• entrepreneurs
• business strategy
• founders
• hiring
• sales

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catcha Digital Berhad

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