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ESG continues to draw interest in APAC. Listen to Hui Min Loh, Director, Aladdin Alternatives Business Development, and Priya Gopalan, Head of ESG, Northstar Group, as they explore how tech can help advance ESG practices and create value. Explore more: https://bit.ly/3LiqLNf

🚀 Challenged, coached, championed! TNB Aura's Startup Wars 2024 #Indonesia, a pioneering venture capital case competition hosted by TNB Aura and BINUS University, has concluded successfully - enriching over 500 students! Over the past few weeks, students from 16 universities across Indonesia immersed themselves in the world of investing and entrepreneurship, through a deep-dive into research to solve real-world issues facing startups as well as acquiring practical knowledge through perspectives from industry experts. This journey equipped them with the skills and knowledge to navigate the dynamic startup ecosystem, fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators. We would like to thank our judges and speaker, Glen Ramersan (TNB Aura), Lawrence Wibisono (B.I.G. Ventures), Carlson Lau (Northstar Group), Anthony Tjajadi (Trihill Capital) and Marc Irawan (CoLearn) for your insights and support to the students. Once again, congratulations to the winners! 🥇 Team Athena: Aurelia Agatha, Divana Natasha, Keisha Amira Z. 🥈 Team Senbokichi: Jonathan Hendraja, Monica Angeline, Guntur Tanumanggala Sakti 🥉 Team ApaAja: Clarisa Fezia Amanda, Balqis Putri Hidayatullah, Putri Bijak Anbia #TNBAura #StartupWars #VC #VentureCapital #Indonesia #SouthEastAsia #Entrepreneurship

Last week remarks a significant validation for PrimaKu's social impact contribution to the parenting and immunization space Our CEO Muhammad Aditriya Indraputra, CFA represented Indonesia during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland and our platform was granted the "Innovation of The Year" award by Health Innovation Exchange - the chosen one among multiple other global startups and non-profits! This is a testament that our product and business model is proven to be impactful & sustainable going forward - a feat that won't be achieved without the utmost support of Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, and our advisor Aman Pulungan PrimaKu will remain committed to provide more impact serving this healthcare (pediatric) sector going forward! #HIEx #Geneva #Parenting #Immunization

Fueled by a natural love for math and science, Yang Boon Quek's journey in tech has been one of constant innovation and problem-solving. From leading R&D teams to designing the Apple Watch's digital crown and crafting solutions for vulnerable populations, he has had the privilege of working on impactful projects with industry giants like Texas Instruments, Apple, and GovTech Singapore. Now, at Moladin, he's channeling that passion into developing AI, IoT, and data-driven solutions to revolutionize the business. But Boon's life isn't all about work. When he’s not tackling tech challenges, he enjoys activities like biking, running, and staying active – a passion that even extends to a surprising collection of bikes! Check out the full story and some behind-the-scenes fun on this LinkedIn article! --- Didorong oleh kecintaannya pada matematika dan sains, perjalanan Yang Boon di dunia teknologi penuh dengan inovasi dan pemecahan masalah secara kreatif. Dimulai dari memimpin tim R&D hingga merancang digital crown Apple Watch dan menciptakan solusi untuk populasi lansia yang rentan, dia memiliki kesempatan untuk bekerja pada proyek-proyek berdampak bersama perusahaan besar seperti Texas Instruments, Apple, dan GovTech Singapore. Kini, di Moladin, dia menyalurkan semangatnya untuk mengembangkan solusi berbasis AI, IoT, dan data untuk merevolusi bisnis. Namun, hidup Yang Boon bukan hanya tentang pekerjaan. Ketika dia tidak sedang memecahkan isu teknologi, dia menikmati aktivitas seperti bersepeda, berlari, dan tetap aktif – sebuah hobi yang bahkan mencakup koleksi sepeda yang mengesankan! Baca cerita lengkapnya dan keseruan di balik layar dalam artikel LinkedIn ini. #Moladin #Moladian #Hobby

Ever wondered what investors and founders do? At Startup Wars Indonesia 2024, university students get a taste of being an investor by tackling real-world scenarios faced by startups and founders! Join us in the Grand Finale and witness the culmination of their journey: - Final Pitches: Top student teams will showcase their innovative startup concepts, honed through mentorship and industry challenges. - VC Insights: Gain knowledge from venture capitalists and investors. Register for FREE and be a part of the action! https://lu.ma/SW2024-ID

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the launch of NextGen Tech 30, ASEAN's first public-private initiative to recognise growth companies transforming our regional economy.   NextGen Tech 30 is spearheaded by Granite Asia in collaboration with 65 Equity Partners DBS Bank, EDBI Pte Ltd, IMDA, KKR, Northstar Group, Singapore Business Federation and SGX Group. This pioneering initiative aims to identify and elevate growth-stage companies driving innovation and economic progress in ASEAN.    This year's inaugural list will focus on three key tracks: Automation, Enterprise Solutions, Food Tech & Brands. To qualify, companies must have a minimum revenue of US$20 million or a 30% year-on-year revenue growth rate. 🗓️ Nomination Deadline: June 30th, 2024 🛎️ Finalists Announcement: September 24th, 2024    We invite all eligible companies to apply and join us in celebrating the best and brightest in ASEAN's innovation landscape. For more details on how to submit nominations and to learn about the eligibility criteria, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gyhQtuXn   The esteemed judging panel includes veteran investors and ecosystem enablers: Mukul Chawla of KKR Ping Soon Kok of Singapore Business Federation Jenny Lee of Granite Asia Chuen Hong Lew of IMDA Paul Ng, CFA of EDBI Pte Ltd Yao Loong Ng of SGX Group Tan Su Shan of DBS Bank @Adrienne Teh of 65 Equity Partners Chee-Yann Wong of Northstar Group   #NextGenTech30 #ASEAN #Innovation #Growth #Automation #EnterpriseSolutions #FoodTech

Calling all students in #Indonesia! Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an investor? TNB Aura's Startup Wars 2024 is your chance to step into the shoes of startup founders and venture capitalists in a first-of-its-kind competition designed for university students (and open to all disciplines)! Here's why you should join: ➡ Learn by Doing: Tackle real-world challenges startups face in Southeast Asia through case studies and industry research. ➡ Gain Industry Insights: Get mentored by leading firms and learn from investors directly (Glen Ramersan from TNB AURA, Lawrence Wibisono from B.I.G. Ventures, Anthony Tjajadi from Trihill Capital, and Carlson Lau from Northstar Group) ➡ Win Big: Top 3 teams win cash prizes (up to IDR 20,000,000!) and exclusive internship opportunities. SIGN UP NOW! Registration closes on Thursday, 16 May: https://lnkd.in/gzE3axcU. To all other tertiary students: Be on the lookout for Startup Wars #Philippines and #Singapore happening later this year! #TNBAura #TNBA #StartupWars #VC #VentureCapital #SouthEastAsia #Entrepreneurship

After almost 3 epic years of building this company we’re excited to announce that we’ve joined forces with and become part of Laetro, a pioneer in building responsible AI. We saw amazing synergies between what we were doing and the mission that Laetro is on and feel great about continuing the journey together. Laetro is working on a technology that compensates creatives at the generation-level while also providing businesses AI  content that’s on-brand and commercially viable. More to come soon, so stay tuned. Combining forces we are able to accelerate growth and continue the mission of seeing creatives flourishing. We rise together! We would like to thank our amazing family of investors who have backed us from day 1 till today for their support, guidance and help along this rollercoaster journey of building a company.