Startuplokal event
#StartupLokal Meetup v.61 — Let's Get Technical - 3 Startups Share Their Secret Code
- Date
- Thursday, 28 January 2016 at 18:00
- Location
- IBM Office, Jakarta
- Price
- Free
The Speakers
Norman Sasono
SpeakerMicrosoft Developer Evangelist · DANA Indonesia
Jakarta
As CTO of DANA Indonesia, I shape the technology vision and strategy—and drive execution—powering trusted financial services for over 200 million users across payments, lending, investments, and insurance. My mandate spans engineering, data, AI, infrastructure, and cybersecurity—turning technology into a strategic growth engine and a trusted platform that improves the financial well-being of our users. Industry Recognitions: - Member of World Economic Forum (WEF) – 2026 - World 200 CIO – 2025 - Top 10 CTO to Follow on LinkedIn – 2025 - Most Intelligent CIO in Indonesia – 2024 - Indonesia Digital Leader of the Year - 2022 - Forbes Technology Council - 2021 - ASEAN CIO50 - 2020 - World Top 25 Fintech CTO – 2020 Academic Foundation: - MIT Sloan Executive Education: Management & Leadership, Strategy & Innovation - IPB: Computer Science - ITS: Engineering Physics Before DANA, I had exposure into Big Tech, Startups and Enterprises. I spent years at Microsoft Developer and Platform Group, and co-founded two startups —LoyaltyExpress (customer loyalty platform) and Bizzy.co.id (B2B e-commerce, building from zero to scalable businesses. I also built various systems across core banking, core insurance, e-commerce, national election systems, AI systems and predictive analytics for major banks, governments, and enterprises. Outside the Boardroom: A lifelong athlete and competitor—CrossFit Open Indonesia Master Rank #1 (2021), Rank #3 (2024)—with a history in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling at the national level. Mission: To create impact by solving problems and creating values, then inspire others to do the same.
Natali Ardianto
ModeratorCo-initiator · #StartupLokal
Jakarta
One of the people who started #StartupLokal in April 2010. Has spent the years since building consumer products and helping first-time founders get from a rough idea to something people pay for.