Developing digital ecosystems in the business world: Franky Oesman Widjaja, Chairman of PT Sinar Mas Agro Resources & Technology
One advantage from the advancement of the digital world is access control over data. We can turn them into various information we need. The government who responds well to economic recession is the one who is ready to face it. From the pandemic which just came to a close at the end of last year, we could learn many things, one of them is like it or not, we have to embrace digital transformation.
Efforts to achieve logistics efficiency: Andree Susanto, Founder & CEO of Waresix
In the growth of the digital economy, what we do as a catalyst is to accelerate the flow of information and relate it to existing problems. In the logistics sector, we get information faster so we can improvise from a planning perspective. We can also find out where the warehouse is full or the port is waiting in line, then we can arrange a better plan.
Enabling the omnichannel experience and digital behavior: Christopher Madiam, Co-Founder & President of Social Bella
Indonesia itself has a growing economy because we know that currently Indonesia's population is dominated by Gen Z and millennials. So these two generations are in the productive age, where they actively utilize digital technology to fulfill their daily needs. Therefore, the role of startups is very crucial because most of the startups are utilizing the technology to be able to deliver their products to their customers well.
Every student has the same learning opportunities: Iman Usman, Co-Founder & COO of Ruangguru
The value of Indonesia's digital economy which continues to grow, of course, indicates growth in digital startups which are believed to later become the majority of Indonesia's digital economy. We are very happy and of course fully support the efforts of the Indonesian government which is very active in trying to increase the number of startups in the country. This means that the company's container will be bigger to be able to grow and develop.
Technology helps workforce improve skills: Eka Himawan, Managing Director of Xurya Daya Indonesia
Startups are synonymous with innovation. I think this spirit of innovation can create a solution that adds value to the economy as a whole. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there were a lot of startups or normal businesses that experienced a decline. But we should thank technology for helping startups become part of the trend.
Startups are expected to help digital transformation run seamless: Benedicto Haryono, Co-founder & CEO of KoinWorks
Startups do have important roles but on a different scale. We used to look at startups as the first catalyst since the digital economy was not as big as it is now. We now realize that startups are not the only player and catalysts, they also act more as facilitators.
Digital economic growth agenda through the application of ESG: Utari Octavianty, Co-Founder & CSO of Aruna
As what was conveyed by the Minister of Communication and Informatics (Menkominfo) at the G20 Digital Innovation Network in Bali last November which focused on 5 issues, one of which was the supply chain, Aruna seized a positive opportunity for this. In line with Aruna's business process which streamlines the fisheries supply chain, Aruna is optimistic that next year it will be able to make a positive contribution to Indonesia's digital economy for the fisheries sector.
One medical health record helps with decision-making: Sharlini Eriza Putri, Co-founder & CEO of Nusantics
Startups are indeed the backbone of the digital economy. Startups play an important role in shaping and developing digital economic ecosystems. While conventional businesses only adapt digitalization for internal systems, transaction needs, and other things. The important thing about the digital economy is that it can provide value to people who previously did not have access.