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.
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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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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.
25 Apr 2019
How Startup Founders Can Avoid Legal Pitfalls Before Seeking Investment
Founders must address co-founder agreements, IP protection, and shareholder registration to prevent due diligence failures.
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.
21 Jul 2016
How to Build a High-Performing Startup Team Using Psychological Principles
Reno Rafly explains how startups can build effective teams by focusing on culture, shared purpose, conflict management, and psychological safety, using…
25 Nov 2014
How to Validate a Startup Idea Before Building It: A Framework from Jakarta Digital Valley
A workshop at #StartupLokal Meetup v48 outlines a three-step model to test startup ideas before investing time in development, focusing on validation, t…
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.
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.
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.
24 Jan 2012
How Small Creative Changes Turn Ordinary Products Into Market Talk
Simple design shifts, like heart-shaped fried bananas or giant tofu, can make a product stand out and spark conversation, even in crowded markets.
25 Apr 2024
How to Avoid Predatory Investors and Build Real Fundraising Relationships
A Y Combinator alumnus warns founders to avoid investors who demand control, prioritize relationship-building over flashy pitches, and treat rejection a…
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…