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Nongsa Digital Park|Digital talents at Nongsa Digital Park|Nongsa D Town masterplan

14 April 2021

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East Ventures DCI: Nongsa Digital Park boosts digital ecosystems in Riau Islands, a tech talent magnet in Indonesia-Singapore border

East Ventures DCI: Nongsa Digital Park boosts digital ecosystems in Riau Islands, a tech talent magnet in Indonesia-Singapore border April 14, 2021 According to the EV-DCI (East Ventures Digital Competitiveness Index) 2021, among the most digitally competitive provinces, the Riau Islands sets itself apart. Compared…

Slingshot analogy by East Ventures|Slingshot illustration

25 February 2021

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Indonesia’s digital economy to slingshot into its golden era

Indonesia’s digital economy to slingshot into its golden era February 25, 2021 Taking a slingshot as an analogy, Indonesia’s digital economy is the rock that is being pulled back by the COVID-19. Indonesia’s digital economy is more ready than ever to launch into its golden…

2 February 2021

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Crisis fosters collaboration between startups and corporations: Willson Cuaca

Crisis fosters collaboration between startups and corporations: Willson Cuaca 2 February, 2021 “When a digital company gets dominant, it is like the rise of Thanos. What happens next is Captain America and Iron Man collaborate to defeat Thanos. I think this is what will happen…

Problem solving is part of entrepreneurial mindset

23 December 2020

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Entrepreneurial mindset for startup founders: 4 stages of problem-solving

Entrepreneurial mindset for startup founders: 4 stages of problem-solving 23 December, 2020 The core of startup leadership is rooted in its founders’ entrepreneurial mindset. Melisa Irene, Partner of East Ventures, said that an entrepreneurial mindset includes problem-solving and a solution proposal. “If founders do not train…

16 December 2020

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Country as a platform: The best version of Indonesia

Country as a platform: The best version of Indonesia 16 December, 2020 Indonesia as a platform has been patched by digital transformation to become the best version of Indonesia. As 2020 comes to a close, let’s take some time to reflect on how this past…

8 December 2020

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Crisis or no crisis, entrepreneurship persists

Crisis or no crisis, entrepreneurship persists 8 December, 2020 The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought about transformations to our daily lives. Not only has it changed individuals, it also reconstructed the way the economy works. One of the most noticeable consequences is a paralyzed economy,…

East Ventures was appointed as a new partner of SEEDS Capital (SEEDS) to catalyze S$300 million of investments into Singapore-based deep tech startups|East Ventures was appointed as a new partner of SEEDS Capital (SEEDS) to catalyze S$300 million of investments into Singapore-based deep tech startups

4 December 2020

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Insider tips for startups on how to approach venture capital

East Ventures’ Partner, Melisa Irene, spoke at the #SELASASTARTUP webinar on November 3, 2020, with the topic “Young Innovators: Start Your Startup Now.” Melisa explains what is needed by new startups when seeking funding and starting their business. The main takeaways from the session are:…

26 November 2020

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Office Hour with Willson Cuaca: What founders need to know about growing startup business and fundraising

Office Hour with Willson Cuaca: What founders need to know about growing startup business and fundraising 26 November, 2020 The young generation has become more and more creative as technological advancement increases. It has been proven by the high number of emerging start-ups, pioneered by…

12 November 2020

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Idea validation with Willson Cuaca: How to start an investment-worthy startup

Idea validation with Willson Cuaca: How to start an investment-worthy startup 12 November, 2020 On 5 November, 2020, Amir Karimuddin from DSLaunchpad 2.0 hosted a question and answer with East Ventures’ Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Willson Cuaca, about startups and idea validation. In this session,…

20 October 2020

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Willson Cuaca: Covid-19 spurs leap in Indonesia digital transformation

JAKARTA — The physical restrictions and lockdown imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digital adoption in Indonesia. Willson Cuaca, Co-founder and Managing Partner of East Ventures, describes this rapid transformation in Topcast by Tokopedia, a podcast hosted by Tokopedia. The implementation of the strict physical distancing…

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