25 Apr 2019
How to Build a Due Diligence Checklist for Early-Stage Startups
Due diligence for early startups is methodical dirt digging: screen the business, map risks, and ask sharp questions to align founder and investor.
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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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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 Feb 2019
How to Design a Clear Gold Withdrawal Flow When Users Can Only Withdraw in 5-Gram Increments
A fintech app's withdrawal feature failed because users couldn't see that gold could only be withdrawn in 5-gram chunks. Here's how a design sprint solv…
22 Agu 2013
How Indonesian Developers Can Build Successful Apps on Windows Phone with Microsoft and Nokia's AppCampus Program
Indonesian developers can access a free four-week acceleration program in Finland through Microsoft and Nokia's AppCampus to build market-ready apps wit…
13 Sep 2026
YES 2026: what ILUNI UI UAE's free entrepreneur programme offers, and who can enter
A free entrepreneurship programme and business competition for Indonesian citizens aged 18 to 35, ending in a grand final at the embassy in Abu Dhabi in January 2027. What it teaches, how it is judged, and the residency rule that decides who can enter.
10 Feb 2021
How to Convert TAM, SAM, and SOM into Investor-Ready Startup Valuations
Founders must size their market and build financial projections before pitching, or risk running out of cash on bad math.
26 Nov 2020
When a Startup Should Rewrite Its App and How to Hire Engineers Who Fit the Team
Ajey Gore explains when to rewrite startup systems, how to hire and probation engineers, and why CTOs must evolve with company stage.
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…
28 Mar 2019
How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Startup in Indonesia
Founders must choose a legal structure that supports investment, protects personal assets, and enables equity distribution, not just any business type.
23 Agu 2026
How a Monthly Startup Meetup Led to Building Telunjuk.com in Indonesia
A founder shares how a community-driven meetup sparked the creation of Telunjuk.com, a platform connecting users with online products, and the real chal…
17 Mar 2021
How to Set Effective OKRs for Startups: A Practical Guide from a Remote Work Expert
Learn how to create ambitious, measurable OKRs that align teams and drive innovation, without confusing them with daily tasks or KPIs.
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…