Start Early, Compound Long: Age Doesn't Matter, Proof Does | Rayyan Sufian | TEDxAnggerek Desa Youth

Business Founding & Growth - At 16, the founder co-founded 27 Supply Co, funded by $10,000 of savings [1][4] - 27 Supply Co generated $60,000 in sales in its first month [5] - Heritage Bakwa started with an initial investment of $3,000 from the home kitchen [12] - Heritage Bakwa expanded to two kitchens and a storefront, growing to a team of 10 [13] - Heritage Bakwa sold tens of thousands of bakqua packs within Brunei in one and a half years [14] Overcoming Challenges & Resilience - The company faced months of tight cash flow, leading to self-doubt [16] - Resilience is defined as adapting faster than breaking [17] Brunei Market Insights - Brunei's small market size provides shorter feedback loops [19] - Trust compounds for those who act quickly, communicate clearly, and honor the product and customer [20] Vision & Future Goals - The goal is disciplined growth, finding the right partners to enter bigger markets without compromising standards [28] - Growth includes creating skilled jobs for youth in Brunei [28] Key Takeaways - Respect follows receipts [5][29] - Brunei's size should be viewed as a fast classroom, not a ceiling [29] - Earn permission to begin by beginning [30]