<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/IMG_2644_0db265479c.jpg"></figure>Timothy Tiah and Audrey Ooi are both co-founders of Colony Coworking Space and on this podcast, we discussed on their entrepreneurial journey, leadership styles and running the business as a couple.&nbsp;Timothy Tiah is a well-known entrepreneur and co-founder of <a href="https://www.nuffnang.com.my/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nuffnang</a>, one of Malaysia's first and largest digital advertising platforms, which he co-founded in 2007. With his background in tech and digital marketing, Tim transitioned into the coworking space industry, co-founding <a href="https://colony.work/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21030453754&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC60MSSfudph9vzkb1gjs6LpUqVdh&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwyIPDBhDBARIsAHJyyVh1lmOO7IeaA1MCEScEAeJWHUbC43VyV8Ja4tbZ0g2U29L53_2qgxEaAueHEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Colony Co-Working Space</a> in 2017. His experience in building a successful startup and leading teams was instrumental in shaping the vision and growth of Colony, which has since become one of Malaysia’s most recognized coworking brands.Audrey Ooi, Tim’s wife and business partner, played a pivotal role in Colony’s success. Though she didn’t have a formal design background, Audrey took on the responsibility of creating Colony's unique, aesthetically pleasing workspaces, which became a hallmark of the brand. Her creative vision, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit, helped transform Colony into a premium coworking space that resonates with professionals seeking both functionality and beauty in their work environments.Together, Timothy and Audrey have not only built Colony into a thriving coworking business but have also ventured into the F&amp;B industry with <a href="https://doughbymeg.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dough by Meg</a>, a bakery designed to cater to the event spaces within their coworking locations. Their journey has been marked by resilience, innovation, and a shared commitment to creating impactful businesses. Through their leadership, they have redefined what it means to build a company rooted in strong values, creative vision, and teamwork. &nbsp;🎧 To watch or listen to the full episode, click the link below.📺 YouTube: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz0_gyAK7go" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch Here</a>] 🎧 Spotify: [<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dqb9RvkPJOiYPccLgsu95?si=0b581383e930482a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Listen Here</a>]

Together, this husband-and-wife duo has grown Colony Co-Working Space into one of Malaysia’s leading coworking brands, raising millions in funding, launching beautifully designed office spaces, and expanding into new ventures like Dough by Meg. Their journey reflects resilience, reinvention and true entrepreneurial partnership.

Hello Mentor Podcast Episode 01: Timothy Tiah & Audrey Ooi, Co-Founders of Colony Co-Working Space