Richard Ker
Richard Ker
Founder & Chief Storyteller
Technologist.
Content Creator.
Entrepreneur.
Richard started this creative marketing agency after seeing the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses looking to scale regionally, globally, and digitally.
Since the pandemic, companies around the world have worked hard to transform their businesses. But transformation isn’t just about adopting digital tools. It’s about aligning digital strategy with the overall direction of the business.
Richard helps companies build and scale their online presence, create value, tell their stories, market their products and services, develop business leaders into influencers, and accelerate corporate digital transformation strategies.
With over 20 years of experience in technology and innovation, Richard is a six-time TEDx speaker, a value creator, a viral marketer, a technology influencer on X, and is connected to a global network across multiple industries.
Read his stories on this website, or reach out to explore how he can help solve your challenges.
From humble beginnings
Born in Malaysia 🇲🇾
Born in Sabah, Malaysia and shaped by diverse cultures and perspectives from an early age. This foundation sparked a lifelong curiosity for technology, people, and stories that connect ideas across borders.
Studied Engineering in the UK.
Studied engineering at the University of Surrey, UK, and multimedia technology at Universiti Putra Malaysia. This early education built a strong technical foundation in systems, digital thinking, and problem-solving.
Career Start
Began his career in technology and operations as an Information Systems Manager, Call Centre Manager, and Web Developer. Spent over a decade living and working in Beijing across education, travel, and tech, building and managing systems, websites, call centres, and databases, including work linked to the Beijing 2008 Olympics website.
Startup Founder & Entrepreneur
Co-founded AirShoppr and actively built multiple ventures during this period. Launched an IKEA personal shopping service that scaled to over 13,000 subscribers and generated five-figure revenue within three months. Also founded CyberjayaCity.com, growing a digital community for Cyberjaya.
Program Manager
Part of the founding team behind award-winning regional startup programs. Helped design the Global Accelerator Program (GAP), co-founded the ASEAN Centre of Entrepreneurship (ACE), and piloted ASEAN’s first Startup Exchange Program to support regional and global startups.
Building Innovation At Scale
Led Cyberview’s Living Lab programs to grow the tech ecosystem and Smart City initiatives in Cyberjaya. Built partnerships with industry players to turn ideas into real-world solutions.
Actively speaking at TEDx
An active TEDx speaker who has delivered five talks across different stages. Shares insights on technology, entrepreneurship, digital growth, and storytelling, turning complex ideas into practical, real-world lessons that resonate with founders, builders, and leaders.
Leading Brands On A Global Stage
Drove global marketing strategies that helped position the company as the world’s No. 1 drone solutions provider for two consecutive years. Worked closely with global media, partners, investors, and government bodies, while building the founder’s public profile through campaigns, events, and digital storytelling.
Founding A Creative Agency
Founded RK Digital, a digital branding and creative marketing agency focused on storytelling. Helping brands, startups, and entrepreneurs grow regionally and globally through content and social media.
Create A Podcast Series Titled “Never Been Told by Richard Ker”
A storytelling-driven podcast spotlighting underdog founders, builders, inspiring personalities and creatives across Southeast Asia.
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