Educa Studio: Local Innovation in a Crowded Global Market for Children’s Digital Education

May 22, 2025 | Profiles

Amid the surge of digitalization and the growing need for high-quality educational content for children, Educa Studio has emerged as one of the pioneers of technology-based educational innovation in Indonesia. Founded in 2011 by Andi Taru in Salatiga, Central Java,...

HashMicro

May 21, 2025 | Profiles

While many startups have collapsed despite receiving massive funding rounds, HashMicro stands as a compelling case that success can be achieved without external investment. Founded in Singapore in 2015, this enterprise software company has not only turned a profit but...

Segari Agritech Startup

May 13, 2025 | Profiles

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...

People behind dental care startup KLAR

May 7, 2025 | Profiles

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...

SaaS and the Silent Risks

Apr 25, 2025 | Profiles

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...

Valorant and the Revival of Indonesia’s PC Gaming Industry

Apr 24, 2025 | Market, Profiles

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...

Metrocom Jaddi Technology: The Wanandi Family’s IT Business

Apr 17, 2025 | Profiles

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...

Prabowo’s Personal Aide

Apr 9, 2025 | Profiles

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...

Murdaya Poo passes away

Apr 7, 2025 | Profiles

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.  Murdaya’s family controls Metropolitan Kentjana (MKPI), one of the largest...

Sea Group Digital Empire in Indonesia

Apr 3, 2025 | Profiles

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...