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.
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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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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…
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.
9 Apr 2011
What #StartupLokal Brought Home from Enterprise Ireland
In March 2011 Enterprise Ireland flew four #StartupLokal initiators to Dublin to see what a state agency does with a startup. A few weeks later one of its people stood up at the community's first birthday in Jakarta and told the room to think global and act local.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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
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.