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Collaborations with various fintech providers: Sigit Kouwagam, Co-Founder of Bibit.id and Stockbit
In 2021, the value of Indonesia’s digital economy has reached USD 63 billion and continues to grow and is expected to reach USD 360 billion in 2030. What important roles do startups have as a catalyst for digital economic growth? Operationally, startups generally collaborate with…
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Startups as a catalyst for digital economy’s growth: Brian Marshal, Founder & CEO of SIRCLO
It was predicted that the value of the digital economy will keep growing, however the global economy is facing a multidimensional crisis. How will startups keep maintaining important roles as a catalyst for the digital economy’s growth? We see that the growth of e-commerce is…
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Building a sustainable business: Neneng Goenadi, Country Managing Director of Grab Indonesia
The global economy faces a multidimensional crisis or perfect storm due to global recession, energy crisis, and geopolitical tensions. What are the strategies prepared by Grab Indonesia to deal with this condition? Our goal from the start has been to build a sustainable business that…
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Prep, a Vietnam-based language learning EdTech, raised US$ 1 million co-led by East Ventures and Cercano Management
Prep, the Vietnam-based online learning platform that specializes in standardized language test preparation, announced that it has raised US$ 1 million co-led by East Ventures and Cercano Management. This round of funding will further strengthen Prep’s balance sheet, bringing the total funds raised by Prep…
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“We never intentionally look for unicorns”: Willson Cuaca
Since East Ventures was established in 2009, we never intentionally look for unicorns. The statement came from East Ventures’ Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Willson Cuaca during the panel discussion titled ‘Finding the Next Unicorn’ in OCBC NISP Business Forum 2023. “We invest based on convictions,…
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Setting sail for blue economy: Opportunities and challenges in building a maritime startup
The maritime industry has tremendous potential for growth and development. It is a complex sector that encompasses a wide range of activities, including shipping and logistics, fishing, and aquaculture. According to UNDP, the industry also plays a critical role in the world economy, accounting for…
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Social Bread, an Indonesia-based digital marketing marketplace, has officially launched following its US$ 400,000 of seed funding led by East Ventures
Social Bread, an Indonesia-based digital marketing marketplace to support business owners, predominantly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), has officially launched. The launch of this event was held in Social Bread Hub at The Breeze BSD City, Tangerang. During the same occasion, Social Bread also announced…
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Empowering women: three key strategies for building confidence at work
As a woman, confidence in the workplace can be a challenge for many, especially in climbing the corporate ladder. Various cultural, societal, and historical factors can influence the confidence gap between men and women. In Asia, for example, there is often a greater emphasis on…
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