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International Women’s Day: Women in STEM at East Ventures
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International Women’s Day: The inspiring women in STEM across Southeast Asia

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field plays a vital role in shaping a modern world that drives innovation and solves complex global challenges. From revolutionary breakthroughs in medical science to advancements in AI (artificial intelligence), STEM continues to be the catalyst of cross-border innovation and…
Edho Zell Social Bread
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The journey of Edho Zell in building Social Bread

Creativity could become an extraordinary business core in this digital era. Edho Zell is a good example of a young entrepreneur who harnesses this power through his startup, Social Bread, which is now thriving. Building a digital agency In 2009, Edho began his career as…
Indonesia: Factory of the world
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Indonesia’s manufacturing companies: The next economic powerhouse

The expansion of Indonesia’s manufacturing industry has shown a positive trajectory following the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The industry was worth US$240 billion in 2022 and was the 12th-biggest manufacturer in the world.  The nation’s manufacturing industry grew by 4.64% in 2023 and contributes…
Discovering the potential of D2C brands in SEA
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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…
Redefining agritech in Southeast Asia|Redefining agritech in Southeast Asia with Chickin
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5 Keys to redefining agritech in Southeast Asia

The agritech sector in Southeast Asia is at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing global agriculture today. During East Ventures Summit 2024, we brought four of our portfolio to shed light on their insights, experiences, and strategies for overcoming the…
East Ventures-backed founders in Forbes Asia 30 Under 30|Aaron Villegas
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East Ventures-backed founders listed in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia

Forbes Asia has again released this year’s “30 Under 30” list, featuring 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders, and trailblazers across the Asia-Pacific region, all under the age of 30, who are leading the transformation of industries and finding innovative ways to navigate new business realities in…
tips to build strong company culture
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4 Tips to build a strong company culture that lasts

If an average adult works eight hours a day, five days a week, they will spend roughly a third of their lifetime, totaling 90,000 hours, at their workplace. With offices reopening post-pandemic, companies aim not only to fill seats but also to bring back company…