25 Apr 2024
How to Fundraise as a Startup Founder Without Surrendering Leverage
Henri Suhardja explains why leverage and timing matter more than pitch skill, and how to choose investors without losing control.
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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22 Feb 2024
How Defining the Customer Problem First Shapes a Startup's Pitch and Pivots
A founder's core task is defining the customer's problem with data, not building product, as a fish-feed case shows.
10 Feb 2021
How to Convert TAM, SAM, and SOM into Investor-Ready Startup Valuations
Founders must size their market and build financial projections before pitching, or risk running out of cash on bad math.
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…
23 Jan 2019
How Startup Founders Can Overcome Public Speaking Fear and Deliver Impactful Presentations
A public speaking coach shares practical steps to prepare, deliver, and connect with audiences, without needing perfection.
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.
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.
22 Agu 2013
How Indonesian Developers Can Build Successful Apps on Windows Phone with Microsoft and Nokia's AppCampus Program
Indonesian developers can access a free four-week acceleration program in Finland through Microsoft and Nokia's AppCampus to build market-ready apps wit…
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.
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.
26 Jul 2018
How Game-Based Learning Can Solve Indonesia's Education Gaps for Digital-Native Kids
Adam Ardisasmita explains why gamified learning is essential for Indonesia's digital-native children and how startups can succeed by solving real parent…