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…
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23 Jul 2020
How To Build Autonomy And Validate Products While Scaling A Startup Fast
A former Traveloka product manager explains why hiring problem solvers, giving team autonomy, and testing with users beat paid marketing alone.
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…
16 Apr 2020
How List Building and Community Engagement Outperform Paid Traffic for Early Startups
Owning an email list and a niche community beats renting platform traffic because you can follow up, educate, and refer without paying for each reach.
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.
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.
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A fintech app's withdrawal feature failed because users couldn't see that gold could only be withdrawn in 5-gram chunks.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…
21 Feb 2019
How to Run a 5-Day Design Sprint to Test Product Ideas Fast
Learn how to use a design sprint to build and test a product prototype in just five days, with real examples and step-by-step guidance from a product en…
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 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.
21 Apr 2016
How Founders Turn Failed Apps Into Global Startup Assets
Shinta Dhanuwardoyo shows why failed products, strong networks, and a global mindset matter more than early funding for Indonesian founders.
21 Apr 2016
How Indonesia's Indigo Accelerator Funds Startups Through Five Validation Phases
The Indigo program stages startups from idea to investor matching with up to two billion rupiah in staged funding.