Category: Profiles

Segari Agritech Startup

Founded in 2020, Segari promises to deliver agricultural products directly from farmers to consumers in less than 15 hours. With a technology-driven approach and a social commerce business model, Segari claims to shorten the distribution chain and provide fairer prices for both farmers and consumers. But is that truly the case?

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People behind dental care startup KLAR

KLAR Smile, a local dental care startup focusing on clear aligner services as an alternative to conventional braces, is steadily solidifying its position in the tech-based healthcare market. Founded by David Sugihartana, Ellen Pranata, and Adelia Susanto, KLAR adopts a direct-to-consumer approach, using 3D scanning technology and online consultations to cater to urban youth seeking hassle-free dental treatment with optimal aesthetic results.

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SaaS and the Silent Risks

In an age where digital transformation defines the competitive edge, software systems are no longer luxuries but necessities. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, once the domain of large corporations, are now vital even for small and medium-sized enterprises. Their promise? Efficiency across financial management, procurement, inventory control, and even manufacturing workflows.

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Valorant and the Revival of Indonesia’s PC Gaming Industry

Amid the dominance of mobile games in Indonesia, one title has emerged from a platform once considered obsolete: Valorant. This tactical first-person shooter, developed by Riot Games, has not only reignited interest in PC gaming among Indonesian youth but also opened up new economic opportunities in digital industries—particularly esports and content creation.

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Metrocom Jaddi Technology: The Wanandi Family’s IT Business

The Wanandi family is one of the most influential business dynasties in Indonesia. From manufacturing and automotive industries to property and media, this family has long held strategic positions across various sectors. Through Metrocom Jaddi Technology (MJT), the family has expanded into the information technology sector—an increasingly vital pillar of the digital economy. Behind the narrative of digital transformation they promote, this move deserves closer scrutiny in the context of business power concentration and potential conflicts of interest.

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Prabowo’s Personal Aide

The presidential plane bound to Kuala Lumpur made a quick stop at the Fatmawati Soekarno Airport in Bengkulu on Sunday evening (06/04). The purpose of this short visit was to pick up Agung Surahman, one of Prabowo’s personal aides, who went back to his hometown for the Eid al-fitr holiday. It is not a usual circumstance, to say the least, which therefore leaves us wondering who Agung Surahman really is.

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Murdaya Poo passes away

Murdaya Widyawimarta AKA Murdaya Poo, founder of CCM, one of the largest business groups in the country, has on Monday (Apr 7) passed away in Singapore from complications related to cancer. 

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Sea Group Digital Empire in Indonesia

Garena, the digital entertainment arm of Sea Group, has achieved tremendous success in Indonesia through its game Free Fire. Since its release in 2017, Free Fire has become a national phenomenon as it can be played on almost all types of devices, including low-spec smartphones. This has opened wide access for the public, including children in areas with limited access to advanced technology.

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Mobile Legends Competition: From Community to Commercial

The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) is the premier esports league for the popular mobile game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, developed and organized by Moonton. First established in Indonesia in 2018, MPL has evolved from a grassroots tournament into a highly commercial, professional league. Today, it represents the highest level of competition within the Mobile Legends ecosystem, particularly in Southeast Asia.

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People behind crypto asset platform Reku

The Financial Services Authority (OJK), which has taken over supervision of crypto market from Bappebti (an institution handling commodities trading under ministry of trade affairs), saw exponential growth of accounts and transactions on crypto assets. It is a popular investment portfolio among young Indonesians.

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