Technology helps workforce improve skills: Eka Himawan, Managing Director of Xurya Daya Indonesia
Startups are synonymous with innovation. I think this spirit of innovation can create a solution that adds value to the economy as a whole. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there were a lot of startups or normal businesses that experienced a decline. But we should thank technology for helping startups become part of the trend.
Startups are expected to help digital transformation run seamless: Benedicto Haryono, Co-founder & CEO of KoinWorks
Startups do have important roles but on a different scale. We used to look at startups as the first catalyst since the digital economy was not as big as it is now. We now realize that startups are not the only player and catalysts, they also act more as facilitators.
Digital economic growth agenda through the application of ESG: Utari Octavianty, Co-Founder & CSO of Aruna
As what was conveyed by the Minister of Communication and Informatics (Menkominfo) at the G20 Digital Innovation Network in Bali last November which focused on 5 issues, one of which was the supply chain, Aruna seized a positive opportunity for this. In line with Aruna's business process which streamlines the fisheries supply chain, Aruna is optimistic that next year it will be able to make a positive contribution to Indonesia's digital economy for the fisheries sector.
One medical health record helps with decision-making: Sharlini Eriza Putri, Co-founder & CEO of Nusantics
Startups are indeed the backbone of the digital economy. Startups play an important role in shaping and developing digital economic ecosystems. While conventional businesses only adapt digitalization for internal systems, transaction needs, and other things. The important thing about the digital economy is that it can provide value to people who previously did not have access.
Collaborations with various fintech providers: Sigit Kouwagam, Co-Founder of Bibit.id and Stockbit
Operationally, startups generally collaborate with other parties in the digital economy ecosystem to deliver services to users. Besides creating new jobs as well as accelerating digitalization in various fields, the existence of startups also adds value to other startups.
Startups as a catalyst for digital economy’s growth: Brian Marshal, Founder & CEO of SIRCLO
We see that the growth of e-commerce is still going well since customers are constantly shifting to online transactions. The pandemic helped accelerate this growth. The second thing is what we commonly refer to as the ‘tech winter’, particularly in e-commerce, where it is closely related to investment allocations that really affected e-commerce’s aggressiveness of marketing and promotion initiatives.
Building a sustainable business: Neneng Goenadi, Country Managing Director of Grab Indonesia
Our goal from the start has been to build a sustainable business that is resilient, adaptable, and grows in any environment, including technological disruption. With solid business performance and diversification of business models, we continue to strive to continue the path toward profitability and ensure a sustainable business. Grab will serve the Southeast Asian market for the next 5, 10, even 50 years.