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David vs Goliath: How Indonesian SaaS startups can win
Over the past decade, software-as-a-service (SaaS) has emerged as a successful model for software delivery globally. Both businesses and consumers have been demanding more software tools, and the question has always been – “How to sell and deliver what the customers want at scale?” The…
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Battle of the AI transcribers: Meeting.ai takes on Otter.ai
Speech-to-text technology has been around for a while, but breakthroughs in generative AI are intensifying the competition to perfect it like never before. Suddenly, everyone seems to be claiming they offer AI-powered meeting transcription services. Otter.ai, considered a leader in the space with over US$63…
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4 keys strategy for business expansion
In an increasingly globalized economy, companies are constantly exploring new markets to drive growth and enhance their competitive edge. The World Trade Organization estimates that world merchandise trade growth totaled 2.7% in 2024 and forecasts it to grow to 3.0% in 2025, highlighting the immense…
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Discovering the potential of D2C market in Southeast Asia
The recent East Ventures Summit 2024 panel brought together leaders from Southeast Asia’s booming direct-to-consumer (D2C) market. Jackson Aw, Founder and CEO of Mighty Jaxx, Roshni Mahtani Cheung, Founder and Group CEO of The Parentinc, and Stephani Herman, Co-Founder and CEO of Compawnion, shared insights…
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China-Indonesia business landscape: Exploring synergies and consumer insights
The dynamic interplay between China and Indonesia’s tech landscapes provides us with a plethora of unique insights and cross-border collaborations. At the recent East Ventures Summit 2024, industry leaders with strong experience and backgrounds in the Chinese tech industry—Mulyono Xu, Co-Founder and CEO of Desty,…
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Against the odds: East Ventures’ portfolio rises above the e-Conomy SEA 2024 report’s baseline
Southeast Asia’s digital economy is poised for significant growth. The latest report from e-Conomy SEA 2024 by Google, Temasek, and Bain shows how the digital economy demonstrates solid performance with double-digit growth across GMV, revenue, and profit, proving growth can happen alongside profitability. The report…
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Capturing Indonesia’s beauty wave: A blooming market with immense potential
Indonesia, a rapidly growing economy with the world’s fourth-largest population, is emerging as a significant market for the global beauty and personal care industry. This sector is currently valued at US$7 billion and is projected to reach US$10 billion by 2027, with a healthy annual…
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Indonesia’s F&B startups are more robust with the resilience of Indonesia’s economy
Food and Beverage (F&B) has appeared to be a resilient sector for Indonesia, notably with the revival of the tourism and hospitality industry. Now that people are itching to socialize and have a dine-in experience, the F&B sector recorded 5.33% Year-on-Year (YoY) GDP growth in…
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