The AI Builders Stories
Creator Guild presents The Builders Stories, a fireside chat where actual builders share how they turned ideas into real products, SaaS apps, and learning communities, all the way to monetization. Expect unfiltered backstories, honest lessons, experiments, and how to navigate the uncertainties and rise above it. No fluff, just straight talk from the builders.
Why This Event Matters
Most builder stories never get told. The late nights, the failed experiments, the pivots, the small wins that felt massive, but they stay in group chats. The Builders Stories exists to change that.
In Malaysia, a new wave of independent builders is quietly shipping real products without waiting for funding, permission, or the perfect moment. Creator Guild is here to find them, amplify their stories, and build a community where the next generation of builders knows it is possible.
What You’ll Learn
During this session, you’ll get practical insights into:
Their vibe coding setups and daily workflows
How they go from idea validation to shipping and monetization
Real decision-making processes behind pivots and feature choices
Tools, platforms, and systems that helped them move faster
Some behind-the-scenes details from builders who are actively shipping.
Meet The Builders & Founders
Safwan Hakim
Full stack developer and software manager with a passion for building things that solve real problems. Safwan has shipped multiple products including an AI resume screening tool, an AI job matching platform, and event vendors marketplace. Come hear the stories behind the builds and what keeps him shipping.
Leong Chee Fai (Chee Fai)
A startup founder who is always on the lookout for fun and useful app to build. Fai is the maker behind Offero, a SaaS tool that helps freelancers quote better and close deals faster. He will share the journey of building a product people actually pay for.
Zarul Izham (Ijam)
Director of KrackedDevs Academy, one of the fastest growing platform in the country, where he helps students and early builders turn AI ideas into real products through hands-on learning and practical execution. Ijam is on a mission to grow the next wave of AI builders in Malaysia by making building more accessible, fast, and real-world.
Your Moderator
Erica
On a mission to find, curate, and share the stories of builders who create and ship real products. Erica founded Creator Guild as part of the broader ecosystem she is building, a community where indie builders, creators, and founders connect, inspire, and grow together.
Session:
7:30 PM - Registration & Networking
8 PM to 9 PM - Fireside Chat
9:15 PM - Q&As
9:30 PM - Event Ends
Special thanks to Xendit as our venue partner