Building the ecosystem of gender equality for the sustainable future

East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, has again presented its signature women-centered forum: Women with Impact Forum, as part of the celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2022. This virtual forum discussed “Women as Active Agents for Sustainable Development” with five key speakers from different industries, such as venture capital, tech startups, and social enterprises.

The role of fintech in closing the financial gap in Indonesia

In recent years, Indonesia's digital financial services have experienced a boom as COVID-19 became the unexpected catalyst that accelerates digital transformation and technology adoption. The immense adoption of digital financial services is driven by several key factors, including growth in mobile internet penetration, the rise of digital merchants, and accelerating consumers' adoption.

Being working moms: balancing motherhood and career

The first session of East Ventures' initial Women with Impact Forum on 16 February 2022, invited East Ventures’ Venture Partner, Avina Sugiarto; Mindtera’s Co-Founder and CEO, Tita Ardiati; and Nusantics’ Co-Founder and CEO, Sharlini Eriza Putri. It is moderated by East Ventures’ Senior Investment Associate, Stacy Oentoro.

More Indonesian companies installing rooftop solar panels

More Indonesian companies such as apparel manufacturer Pan Brothers are banking on the sun in their march towards sustainability. In January, three factories of Pan Brothers in Boyolali regency, Central Java, began operating rooftop solar panels that can generate 1,800 kilowatt peak (kwp), the rate at which they generate energy at peak performance such as on a sunny day in the afternoon.

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Got “Mental Struck,” Platforms can now help

Nowadays, several platforms can facilitate people to consult on their mental health issues, such as Mindtera, Riliv, and Bicarakan.id. These platforms can eliminate the problems of reluctance, shyness, and talking issues. The growth of mental health platforms stands very promising.