24 Agu 2026
How a Startup Community Began from an Accidental Meetup in Jakarta
Natali Ardianto explains how #StartupLokal started as an unplanned gathering of tech professionals and grew into a vital hub for Indonesian founders.
Blog
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 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.
19 Mei 2016
How Edtech Startups in Indonesia Overcame Investor Skepticism and Built Sustainable Models
Founders of Indonesian edtech startups share how passion, solving real problems, and team alignment beat investor pressure and technical perfection.
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…
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…
23 Agu 2026
How a Monthly Startup Meetup Led to Building Telunjuk.com in Indonesia
A founder shares how a community-driven meetup helped launch Telunjuk.com, a platform connecting users to online products, and the real struggles of bui…
25 Apr 2024
How to Craft a One-Minute Pitch That Wins Investor Attention
Henri Suhardja of Titipku shares how to turn a one-slide pitch into a compelling conversation that captures investor interest in under 60 seconds.
21 Apr 2016
Why Founders Should Stop Worrying About Idea Theft and Focus on Execution
Shinta Dhanuwardoyo explains why idea ownership is irrelevant, execution is what truly matters for startup success.
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…
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.
20 Des 2016
How Indonesia's Startup Ecosystem Evolved in 2016 and What to Expect in 2017
Rama Mamuaya of DailySocial.net outlines key trends in Indonesia's digital startup scene, from fintech growth to corporate investment and talent shortages.