Edtech in Southeast Asia: 4 key players to watch
Education serves as a fundamental pillar for acquiring knowledge and optimizing opportunities for success in various life endeavors. Nonetheless, it is critical to acknowledge that access to educational resources often exhibits significant disparities, leading to an uneven distribution of learning opportunities among individuals
Southeast Asia: The bright spot for VC investing amidst global uncertainties?
“Southeast Asia: The Bright Spot For VC Investing Amidst Global Uncertainties?” was a panel that featured Thomas G. Tsao of Gobi Partners, Roderick Purwana of East Ventures and Angela Toy of Golden Gate Ventures, moderated by James Kwan, Founder & Executive Chairman, Jumpstart Media at the ORIGIN: Asia Tech Conference.
Mapping competitiveness, the key to embracing Indonesia’s digital economic excellence
Over the past few years, Indonesia's digital sector has been steadily growing. Despite ongoing infrastructure development efforts by the government, stakeholders have also been proactive in promoting digital literacy and the economy. These endeavors lay the groundwork for advancing Indonesia's digital sector.
“What it takes to become great”: Willson Cuaca and Najwa Shihab’s secret sauce to achieving success
Prior to being East Ventures’ Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Willson Cuaca embarked on a career in cybersecurity as an iPhone developer in Singapore. On the other hand, Najwa Shihab, now an accomplished journalist and the Founder of media startup NARASI, started her journey from the ground up at a local TV station.
The rise of EV two-wheelers in Southeast Asia
While electric vehicles (EVs) are poised to transform mobility across the world, a lesser-known revolution is underway in Southeast Asia (SEA) – the rise of electric two-wheelers. In a region full of motorcycles and scooters, these silent, emission-free alternatives offer the most immediate promise to SEA countries in combating climate change and leapfrogging into a sustainable future.
How to measure your company’s GHG emissions with ECOVISEA
While renewable energy continues to gain traction, fossil fuels remain the primary energy source for many businesses and industries. These ‘polluter’ industries, like manufacturing and transportation, are contributing to tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, harming the planet and its climate yearly.
4 Tips on how to build a startup from Melisa Irene
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur wondering how to create a startup or what the essential elements are to build a successful startup, gather ‘round!
Tracking progress: How companies can reduce their carbon footprint
The 2015 Paris Agreement marked a paradigm shift surrounding climate change – a transition from individual to corporate responsibility. Before this accord, “carbon footprint generally referred to personal emissions. Now, however, corporations are held accountable for their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.