What the community has learned the hard way, written up from the talks at the meetups. The recordings themselves live in the video library.
25 Nov 2014
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 Apr 2019
Due diligence for early startups is methodical dirt digging: screen the business, map risks, and ask sharp questions to align founder and investor.
22 Feb 2024
Andi Boediman explains how founders can map cost and value steps to find competitive edge, from restaurants to payment networks.
7 Sep 2026
Indonesia's biggest community-led developer conference returns on 21 to 22 November 2026. Two things are open: an IDR 300,000 early bird ticket, and a call for proposals that costs nothing to enter. How to read both.
21 Okt 2021
eFishery founder Gibran explains how he pivoted from a hardware-only idea to a full ecosystem serving smallholder farmers, using customer validation, co…
24 Sep 2020
A founder shares how his event company shifted from offline festivals to digital streaming, using donor-funded events and collaboration to survive and g…
25 Apr 2024
A Y Combinator alumnus warns founders to avoid investors who demand control, prioritize relationship-building over flashy pitches, and treat rejection a…
29 Agu 2026
Ten anchor events on one site in Sanur, 19 to 23 October 2026. How to read the programme, what has not been announced, and how to decide whether the trip is worth it.
25 Apr 2024
Henri Suhardja of Titipku shares how to turn a one-slide pitch into a compelling conversation that captures investor interest in under 60 seconds.
13 Sep 2026
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.
25 Apr 2024
Henri Suhardja explains why leverage and timing matter more than pitch skill, and how to choose investors without losing control.
25 Jun 2018
Startups must prioritize legal protection, team culture, and data strategy early, before growth becomes overwhelming.
