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Rising biotech innovations to address Indonesia's healthcare problems
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Rising biotech innovations to address Indonesia’s healthcare problems

With an over 270 million population, Indonesia remains an emerging medical market, supported by the surge of healthcare awareness demanded by the rising middle-income community. However, the country has faced chronic problems as the pandemic unveils shortcomings and an elevated sense of urgency to develop…
Samira Shihab
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How women-led tech startups create gender equality in the workplace

The awareness of gender equality and diversity in the workplace has emerged worldwide, including in Southeast Asia’s work sphere. Many Southeast Asia companies realize the importance of gender diversification and equality but still figure out how to address those issues in the workplace.  Three women…
Mental Health Startups
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The promising rise of mental health startups in Indonesia

The promising rise of mental health startups in Indonesia East Ventures’ thesis on mental health startups March 28, 2022 In the summer of 2021, when the Delta variant hit Indonesia, waves of panic and tragedy were felt throughout the nation. On the ground, people were…
Is ESG a FOMO or here to stay?': Avina Sugiarto
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Is ESG a FOMO or here to stay?’: Avina Sugiarto

In the past years, the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have increasingly become top of mind for companies, investors, and policy-makers globally. Investors and corporations are joining the commitment to assessing non-financial aspects as part of business strategy, operations, reporting, and risk management. Further,…
Panelist of Women with Impact Forum - International Women's Day Series
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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…
Willson Cuaca
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Towards Indonesia’s digital golden era

Towards Indonesia’s digital golden era In 2022, Indonesia is entering its golden digital economy era. For the past two years, the digital industry is experiencing rapid growth as a result of the pandemic acceleration. Not only did the internet penetration increase significantly, but society’s awareness…
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan
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Digitization helps government in creating efficiency

Digitization helps government in creating efficiency From the perspective of Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment There are eight unicorns in digital startups in Indonesia, and they continue to grow. From the government’s perspective, what is the expected impact of these…
Airlangga Hartarto
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The Importance of role model and success stories in digital transformation

The Importance of role model and success stories in digital transformation From the perspective of Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Indonesia is estimated to be Southeast Asia’s biggest player in the digital economy. What are the challenges to encourage the reinforcement of the…