2 Apr 2020
How Startups Can Turn Pandemic Crises Into Strategic Opportunities Using Scenario Planning
A step-by-step method to identify, map, and act on driving forces during uncertainty, turning crises into innovation opportunities.
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What the community has learned the hard way, written up from the talks at the meetups. The recordings themselves live in the video library.
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21 Okt 2021
How eFishery Built a Profitable, End-to-End Aquaculture Platform from a Single Feeder Device
eFishery founder Gibran explains how he pivoted from a hardware-only idea to a full ecosystem serving smallholder farmers, using customer validation, co…
18 Jun 2020
How a Location-Based Marketplace Brings Indonesia's Traditional Vendors Online Without Requiring Them to Use Smartphones
Henry Suharja of titipku explains how a location-based marketplace and a network of young explorers help traditional market vendors sell online without…
24 Sep 2020
How a Live Event Company Survived Pandemic by Pivoting to Online Streaming
A founder shares how his event company shifted from offline festivals to digital streaming, using donor-funded events and collaboration to survive and g…
24 Jan 2012
How Small Creative Changes Turn Ordinary Products Into Market Talk
Simple design shifts, like heart-shaped fried bananas or giant tofu, can make a product stand out and spark conversation, even in crowded markets.
22 Feb 2018
How Islamic Startups Are Using Storytelling and Global Networks to Build Trust and Scale
Islamic startups are thriving by combining ethical innovation, community-driven funding, and powerful storytelling to overcome skepticism and build sust…
25 Nov 2014
How to Validate a Startup Idea Before Building It: A Framework from Jakarta Digital Valley
A workshop at #StartupLokal Meetup v48 outlines a three-step model to test startup ideas before investing time in development, focusing on validation, t…
25 Jun 2018
How Founders Can Build Legal Foundations and Culture Before Scaling
Startups must prioritize legal protection, team culture, and data strategy early, before growth becomes overwhelming.
21 Jul 2016
How to Build a High-Performing Startup Team Using Psychological Principles
Reno Rafly explains how startups can build effective teams by focusing on culture, shared purpose, conflict management, and psychological safety, using…
26 Jul 2018
How Game-Based Learning Can Solve Indonesia's Education Gaps for Digital-Native Kids
Adam Ardisasmita explains why gamified learning is essential for Indonesia's digital-native children and how startups can succeed by solving real parent…
23 Jan 2019
How Startup Founders Can Overcome Public Speaking Fear and Deliver Impactful Presentations
A public speaking coach shares practical steps to prepare, deliver, and connect with audiences, without needing perfection.
21 Apr 2016
How a 20-Year Tech Entrepreneur Found Inspiration in Her Grandmother to Lead Indonesia's Digital Revolution
Shinta Dhanuwardoyo shares how her grandmother's legacy shaped her journey as a serial tech founder and mentor in Indonesia's startup ecosystem.