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2 November 2021

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‘It’s time to believe in the nation’s capability’: Willson Cuaca

The pandemic is not only a crisis, but also a situation that accelerates the growth of the digital economy. Co-Founder and Managing Partner of East Ventures, a sector-agnostic venture capital firm that has supported startups in Southeast Asia and Japan, Willson Cuaca told Kompas, Monday…

26 October 2021

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‘What it takes to be Indonesia’s next unicorn’: David Fernando Audy

Maintaining a successful and sustainable business is not only about having the brightest ideas nor having the largest amount of capital. It is also about execution, building the right team, giving the right solutions, and several other criteria that we believe are what make a…

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20 October 2021

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Komunal expands Indonesia’s financial inclusion through digitalization in government and MSMEs ecosystems

Hendry Lieviant, Co-founder of Komunal, recalled a remarkable experience from his high school year in the capital city of East Java, Surabaya, where he was able to pay for his school fees through ATM transfer. The cashless transaction made it easier for both himself—lest he…

14 October 2021

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3 ways of becoming exceptional founders and quality startups

The birth of many innovative startups in Indonesia was pioneered over a decade ago. The startup scene was set ablaze, lighting up the fire within many driven individuals to realize their aspirations. However, building a successful startup is not as simple as ABC. Ultimately, it…

13 October 2021

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Society’s online behavior enhances Indonesia’s digital economy investments

The dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia marks the remarkable growth of Indonesia’s digital economy. During Gambir Trade Talk #3: “Digital Economy Transformation: Indonesia’s Readiness”, held by the Indonesian Ministry of Trade on October 12, 2021, Willson Cuaca, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of East…

5 October 2021

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Jojonomic amplifies enterprises’ efficiency through digitizing manual processes

Indrasto Budisantoso, CEO and Co-Founder of Jojonomic, believes that an exceptional startup founder is one who recalls and transforms pain points occurring in the society into an all around platform that caters to solving matters of a specific field. Having spent a good portion of…

From Indonesia to The World|From Indonesia to The World|GoTo

21 September 2021

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‘A solid and integrated digital ecosystem is what jumpstarts Indonesia’s digital economy’: Willson Cuaca

Here is one riveting fact about our treasured country, Indonesia: it is the world’s largest archipelago consisting of 17,508 islands. Out of 600 million of Southeast Asia’s population, 270 million inhabit Indonesia. What is more, US$ 1.1 trillion out of US$ 2.1 trillion of Southeast…

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31 August 2021

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Hacktiv8 minimizes talent gap through an ecosystem of mindful and empathetic developers

CEO of Hacktiv8 Ronald Ishak proves that ambition without thirst is like fire without coal: it subsides immediately after it blazes. An avid reader ever since the tender age of 9, Ronald has always been eager to learn new things through reading. His passion for…

24 May 2021

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‘Impact investing is here to stay’: Melisa Irene

Impact investing breaks the misconceptions that profits and social impacts cannot go hand in hand. As the most active venture capital firm in Indonesia, East Ventures believes that investing in the right companies matters, not only in terms of profit, but also in regards to…

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4 May 2021

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Digitalization helps Bali’s small businesses to survive the pandemic

Digitalization helps Bali’s small businesses to survive the pandemic May 4, 2021 As it relies heavily on tourism to support its economy, Bali is one of the provinces hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the crisis became a springboard for a digital leap in…

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‘It’s time to believe in the nation’s capability’: Willson Cuaca

‘What it takes to be Indonesia’s next unicorn’: David Fernando Audy

Komunal expands Indonesia’s financial inclusion through digitalization in government and MSMEs ecosystems

3 ways of becoming exceptional founders and quality startups

Society’s online behavior enhances Indonesia’s digital economy investments

Jojonomic amplifies enterprises’ efficiency through digitizing manual processes

‘A solid and integrated digital ecosystem is what jumpstarts Indonesia’s digital economy’: Willson Cuaca

Hacktiv8 minimizes talent gap through an ecosystem of mindful and empathetic developers

‘Impact investing is here to stay’: Melisa Irene

Digitalization helps Bali’s small businesses to survive the pandemic

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