Tech in Asia

22 November 2024

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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…

Produk ESQA |Esqa co-founders Kezia Trihatmanto (left) and Cindy Angelina|Esqa cosmetics|Sociolla store with Esqa display|Esqa co-founders Kezia Trihatmanto (left) and Cindy Angelina

28 November 2023

From Portfolios

Indonesian beauty firm turns US$40k investment into profitable business in two years

Around a decade ago, best friends Cindy Angelina and Kezia Trihatmanto studied together at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles. The two had known each other since childhood, and their friendship has sparked a revolutionary idea for the beauty industry in their home country of Indonesia.…

Indonesia's healthcare sector according to Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin and Willson Cuaca

1 November 2023

Insights

The future of Indonesian healthcare: Insights from Indonesia’s Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin and East Ventures’ Willson Cuaca

Indonesia’s healthcare sector is on the brink of a significant transformation, and the catalysts were brought to light during a fireside chat at the Tech in Asia Conference 2023 in Jakarta. The discussion, titled ‘The Future of Indonesian Healthcare,’ featured a candid conversation between Mr.…

31 October 2023

Insights

Harnessing the potential of an integrated ASEAN

Amidst global economic challenges, the ASEAN region stands out as a symbol of strength and adaptability. At the Tech In Asia Conference 2023, Roderick Purwana, Managing Partner at East Ventures, shared his insight with Willis Wee, Founder of Tech in Asia, who also moderated the…

Avina Sugiarto and Maria Li|Winner of Tech in Asia - Startup Arena Pitch Battle

1 December 2022

Insights

A closer look at how East Ventures is driving ESG impact in Southeast Asia

At this year’s Tech in Asia Conference, our annual Startup Arena Pitch Battle returned offline, with four judges and scores of audience members watching six startups battle it out for the top spot. This edition, sponsored by East Ventures, focused on startups addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG)…

East Ventures-backed cold chain firms: Fresh Factory and Superkul|Paxel co-founders|Paxel

6 October 2022

Insights

Cold chain may be the next opportunity for Indonesia’s logistics startups

Indonesian last-mile logistics startup Paxel found that almost half of its shipments are of frozen food – primarily from MSMEs sending their products to customers. This is despite the company’s fleet mainly made up of motorcycles that are not equipped with any kind of refrigeration.…

Willson Cuaca at the Tech in Asia Conference Panel|Willson Cuaca

23 September 2022

Insights

Willson Cuaca’s coconut framework wants startups to focus on core strengths

More often than not, relying on a single specialized tool will be better suited for a particular job when compared to using a lot of gadgets and trying to force things to work. This rang true with the advice that Willson Cuaca, Co-Founder and Managing…

19 September 2022

Insights

Fundraising tips for startup founders

Unlike conventional companies, the startup business model relies heavily on external capital support. Then, how can startup founders find investors so quickly? Partner at East Ventures, Melisa Irene, said that now is the right time for startups to raise investors’ funds because this industry’s ecosystem…

26 November 2020

Insights

Office Hour with Willson Cuaca: What founders need to know about growing startup business and fundraising

Office Hour with Willson Cuaca: What founders need to know about growing startup business and fundraising 26 November, 2020 The young generation has become more and more creative as technological advancement increases. It has been proven by the high number of emerging start-ups, pioneered by…

11 April 2019

From Portfolios

5 East Ventures-backed Media Startups That Want to Revolutionize the Way You Consume Content

The ways we enjoyed content like news and entertainment used to be limited to television, radio, magazines, and newspapers. This has changed. In today’s internet era, people prefer to view content on an internet-connected device, especially a smartphone. The types of content that they consume…

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Battle of the AI transcribers: Meeting.ai takes on Otter.ai

Indonesian beauty firm turns US$40k investment into profitable business in two years

The future of Indonesian healthcare: Insights from Indonesia’s Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin and East Ventures’ Willson Cuaca

Harnessing the potential of an integrated ASEAN

A closer look at how East Ventures is driving ESG impact in Southeast Asia

Cold chain may be the next opportunity for Indonesia’s logistics startups

Willson Cuaca’s coconut framework wants startups to focus on core strengths

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Office Hour with Willson Cuaca: What founders need to know about growing startup business and fundraising

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