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Co-founder and CEO of Dekoruma
Dimas Harry Priawan made the switch from engineering to work at e-commerce solutions firm aCommerce when he returned to Indonesia, after pursuing a master’s in Environmental and Energy Management at the University of Twente in the Netherlands.The Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University had also previously worked as a device engineer for ST Microelectronics. He is now CEO of Dekoruma which he co-founded with fellow NTU graduate Aruna Harsa.
Dimas Harry Priawan made the switch from engineering to work at e-commerce solutions firm aCommerce when he returned to Indonesia, after pursuing a master’s in Environmental and Energy Management at the University of Twente in the Netherlands.The Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University had also previously worked as a device engineer for ST Microelectronics. He is now CEO of Dekoruma which he co-founded with fellow NTU graduate Aruna Harsa.
Co-founder and former COO of Movvo
Suzy Vasconcelos has a diverse educational background, having majored in Computer Science at the University of Porto, Business Data Networks and Communications at Boston University, E-Commerce at the University of the West of Scotland, and Business Administration and Management at Edinburgh Napier University. Vasconcelos did not stop there, however. After co-founding Movvo, she pursued a specialization in Luxury Brand Management at the London School of Fashion to help the company in those areas of expertise.
Suzy Vasconcelos has a diverse educational background, having majored in Computer Science at the University of Porto, Business Data Networks and Communications at Boston University, E-Commerce at the University of the West of Scotland, and Business Administration and Management at Edinburgh Napier University. Vasconcelos did not stop there, however. After co-founding Movvo, she pursued a specialization in Luxury Brand Management at the London School of Fashion to help the company in those areas of expertise.
Co-founder and Managing Director of Indexa Capital
Ramón Blanco Duelo worked for Banco Santander before founding Selftrade.es in 1999. Selftrade.es, one of the first Spanish online brokers, was sold to Boursorama Banque in 2002. Blanco was awarded a Fulbright scholarship and has an MBA from the Harvard Business School in USA. A specialist in corporate digital transformation processes, he currently has roles as CEO, Executive Chairman and investor in several fintechs and other companies involved in internet banking, brokerage and e-commerce.
Ramón Blanco Duelo worked for Banco Santander before founding Selftrade.es in 1999. Selftrade.es, one of the first Spanish online brokers, was sold to Boursorama Banque in 2002. Blanco was awarded a Fulbright scholarship and has an MBA from the Harvard Business School in USA. A specialist in corporate digital transformation processes, he currently has roles as CEO, Executive Chairman and investor in several fintechs and other companies involved in internet banking, brokerage and e-commerce.
Co-founder and CEO of TADO
Prior to co-founding interactive video platform TADO, Steven Koesno worked as a senior investment officer at the Indonesia-focused Kejora Ventures. He had begun his career in 2014 at consultancy firm Accenture as a business analyst, leaving in August the following year to join Kejora. Steven graduated from an international double degree program at Universitas Indonesia, earning a Bachelor of Economics degree from the Indonesian university and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Prior to co-founding interactive video platform TADO, Steven Koesno worked as a senior investment officer at the Indonesia-focused Kejora Ventures. He had begun his career in 2014 at consultancy firm Accenture as a business analyst, leaving in August the following year to join Kejora. Steven graduated from an international double degree program at Universitas Indonesia, earning a Bachelor of Economics degree from the Indonesian university and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Co-founder and CEO of Callista
Shinta Priantika Sari graduated in Dentistry at the University of Indonesia in 2011. She also obtained a master's in Finance from her alma mater in 2013. Shinta was CFO of PT Claban Indonesia for almost two years until July 2015 when she eventually decided to help her parents to expand their skincare clinic Callista. Shinta and her husband Ryan Narendra created the digital shop Callista Online Skincare Expert that became part of the Claban stable of e-commerce ventures.
Shinta Priantika Sari graduated in Dentistry at the University of Indonesia in 2011. She also obtained a master's in Finance from her alma mater in 2013. Shinta was CFO of PT Claban Indonesia for almost two years until July 2015 when she eventually decided to help her parents to expand their skincare clinic Callista. Shinta and her husband Ryan Narendra created the digital shop Callista Online Skincare Expert that became part of the Claban stable of e-commerce ventures.
Highly successful in the Middle East, Jolly Information Technology is a Chinese cross-border e-commerce company that sells products to over 175 territories with over 20 million registered users. It currently has branches or local operating teams in Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, the Silicon Valley, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Dubai. Its online shopping app Jolly is the best-known app in the Middle East.
Highly successful in the Middle East, Jolly Information Technology is a Chinese cross-border e-commerce company that sells products to over 175 territories with over 20 million registered users. It currently has branches or local operating teams in Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, the Silicon Valley, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Dubai. Its online shopping app Jolly is the best-known app in the Middle East.
Taihecap (formerly TH Capital)
Taihecap is an investment bank established in 2012. As a financial advisor, it has served over 200 startups, including 40 unicorns, to raise more than $25bn in the primary market. Taihecap's long-term clients include the social commerce platform Pinduoduo, China’s largest used-car transaction platform Guazi.com, and the online K12 education platform Zuoyebang. Since 2019, Taihecap has started its overseas expansion into markets such as Southeast Asia and India.
Taihecap is an investment bank established in 2012. As a financial advisor, it has served over 200 startups, including 40 unicorns, to raise more than $25bn in the primary market. Taihecap's long-term clients include the social commerce platform Pinduoduo, China’s largest used-car transaction platform Guazi.com, and the online K12 education platform Zuoyebang. Since 2019, Taihecap has started its overseas expansion into markets such as Southeast Asia and India.
Co-Founder and CEO of iGrow
University of Indonesia (UI) graduate Andreas Senjaya holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He won the Most Outstanding Student of Computer Science competition and was the vice-chairman of the university’s Computer Science Student Association. Upon graduation, he became a co-founder and CEO of Badr Interactive, a web and mobile applications development company which developed the iGrow platform. He also founded the Nalacity foundation, a social enterprise and Hijab e-commerce store which aims to empower marginalized women and family members of leprosy patients.
University of Indonesia (UI) graduate Andreas Senjaya holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He won the Most Outstanding Student of Computer Science competition and was the vice-chairman of the university’s Computer Science Student Association. Upon graduation, he became a co-founder and CEO of Badr Interactive, a web and mobile applications development company which developed the iGrow platform. He also founded the Nalacity foundation, a social enterprise and Hijab e-commerce store which aims to empower marginalized women and family members of leprosy patients.
Co-founder and CMO of Kata.ai
Reynir Fauzan is a co-founder of virtual assistant app YesBoss, which pivoted into chatbot builder Kata.ai in late 2016. He remains with the company as CMO. Prior to establishing Kata.ai, he was the co-founder of STYYLI, a fashion e-commerce website based in Germany.Reynir graduated from a double degree program offered by Binus International, Indonesia. He earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Binus International, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in International Trade from Cologne Business School, Germany.
Reynir Fauzan is a co-founder of virtual assistant app YesBoss, which pivoted into chatbot builder Kata.ai in late 2016. He remains with the company as CMO. Prior to establishing Kata.ai, he was the co-founder of STYYLI, a fashion e-commerce website based in Germany.Reynir graduated from a double degree program offered by Binus International, Indonesia. He earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Binus International, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in International Trade from Cologne Business School, Germany.
Sandeep Aggarwal is a serial entrepreneur with an MBA from Washington University at St. Louis, USA. He worked at Microsoft and Citibank before returning to India in 2011 to establish ShopClues, India’s first online managed marketplace and the country’s fifth unicorn in the consumer internet sector . In 2014, he also founded an automotive e-commerce site Droom, where he currently serves as CEO. He recently became an angel investor and plans to invest US$3 million in 2017.
Sandeep Aggarwal is a serial entrepreneur with an MBA from Washington University at St. Louis, USA. He worked at Microsoft and Citibank before returning to India in 2011 to establish ShopClues, India’s first online managed marketplace and the country’s fifth unicorn in the consumer internet sector . In 2014, he also founded an automotive e-commerce site Droom, where he currently serves as CEO. He recently became an angel investor and plans to invest US$3 million in 2017.
Yonghua is a specialized investment company under Yongjin Group. With more than 20 years investment experience, it has invested in more than 100 companies, more than 50 of which are listed. Yonghua focuses on the most competitive companies in industries such as finance, e-commerce, education, healthcare, corporation service, new material and artificial intelligence.
Yonghua is a specialized investment company under Yongjin Group. With more than 20 years investment experience, it has invested in more than 100 companies, more than 50 of which are listed. Yonghua focuses on the most competitive companies in industries such as finance, e-commerce, education, healthcare, corporation service, new material and artificial intelligence.
Eduardo Saverin is a Brazilian tech entrepreneur and angel investor who is most famous for co-founding Facebook. A skilled investor, he reportedly made US$300,000 from trading while he was a Harvard undergraduate. He was also a co-founder and partner at B Capital Group that invested in logistics startup Ninja Van. In 2015, he invested in Indonesian e-commerce site Bilna and joined another funding round when Bilna merged with Moxy to form Orami.
Eduardo Saverin is a Brazilian tech entrepreneur and angel investor who is most famous for co-founding Facebook. A skilled investor, he reportedly made US$300,000 from trading while he was a Harvard undergraduate. He was also a co-founder and partner at B Capital Group that invested in logistics startup Ninja Van. In 2015, he invested in Indonesian e-commerce site Bilna and joined another funding round when Bilna merged with Moxy to form Orami.
All Iron Ventures, inspired by the “alliron” cry of the Biscay province in Spain, is a venture capital firm based in Bilbao. The VC was established by Ander Michelena and Jon Uriarte, the co-founders of Ticketbis who sold the business to eBay in 2016 for €165 million. The VC invests in capital-efficient and fast-growing e-commerce and marketplaces in Europe and the US.
All Iron Ventures, inspired by the “alliron” cry of the Biscay province in Spain, is a venture capital firm based in Bilbao. The VC was established by Ander Michelena and Jon Uriarte, the co-founders of Ticketbis who sold the business to eBay in 2016 for €165 million. The VC invests in capital-efficient and fast-growing e-commerce and marketplaces in Europe and the US.
Founded in 1972, Kleiner Perkins, formerly Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) is one of the world’s largest venture capital firms.The firm has raised $10bn through 20 venture funds and four growth funds and has invested in over 850 companies worldwide. Its China advisory team was founded in 2007 with a fund of $360m. It has invested in many of China’s star enterprises, including one of the country’s largest e-commerce platform JD.com.
Founded in 1972, Kleiner Perkins, formerly Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) is one of the world’s largest venture capital firms.The firm has raised $10bn through 20 venture funds and four growth funds and has invested in over 850 companies worldwide. Its China advisory team was founded in 2007 with a fund of $360m. It has invested in many of China’s star enterprises, including one of the country’s largest e-commerce platform JD.com.
Launched in 2013, Japan’s Rakuten Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of conglomerate Rakuten. It manages a range of funds, such as the early-stage Rakuten Ventures, Rakuten Fintech Fund, and Rakuten Mobility Investments. Its portfolio covers a broad range of companies, including C2C e-commerce platform Carousell, ride-hailing unicorn Gojek, and video game vouchers platform CodaPay. Notable exits include the IPOs of US-based ride hailing company Lyft and image sharing site Pinterest.
Launched in 2013, Japan’s Rakuten Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of conglomerate Rakuten. It manages a range of funds, such as the early-stage Rakuten Ventures, Rakuten Fintech Fund, and Rakuten Mobility Investments. Its portfolio covers a broad range of companies, including C2C e-commerce platform Carousell, ride-hailing unicorn Gojek, and video game vouchers platform CodaPay. Notable exits include the IPOs of US-based ride hailing company Lyft and image sharing site Pinterest.
In China, e-commerce platforms and brands bet big on live commerce
Retailers embrace shopping via livestreaming, where social media influencers hawk products and get rapid sales
Kuaishou: Grabbing a share of China's near-trillion-RMB livestreaming e-commerce market
With 300m daily users, the short video app for the grassroots has partnered JD.com to offer discounts to convert users into online shoppers
Unicorn Xiaohongshu refines social commerce model after stumble, as bigger players jostle in
Once the epitome of China's O2O social commerce success, Xiaohongshu (RED) tries to reinvent itself amid challenges from internet giants, influencers and short videos
300 million users in 3 years: Cracking e-commerce the Pinduoduo way
The dark horse of online retail is our key to understanding China's new consumer growth story
"Spot" your friends, live chat and share music with this social mapping app
Spot, a new challenger to China's WeChat, is using pop-up song lyrics to entice youths to live chat and play games
Haoyiku makes it possible to offer genuine products at lower prices
When e-commerce is combined with social media, everybody wins
Yimutian: China agriculture e-commerce's comeback kid
As the world’s most populous country faces potential food supply shortages, Yimutian, China’s No. 1 agro trading marketplace, is seeing more opportunities
Luo Yonghao: Maverick founder who gave Smartisan its allure, but couldn't build a winner
The Smartisan founder and internet celebrity is making a comeback with live commerce, after failing to sell enough smartphones at his own company
Thousands of Farmers: Creative subscription model to help farms sell seasonal produce
Just a few months old, Thousands of Farmers plans to add more entertaining features to its farm-to-table social commerce, attracting young consumers
Automated marketing platform Frizbit reaches over 1bn end-users; seeks European, LatAm expansion
Using AI and proprietary technology, Frizbit aims to help clients retain customers with personalized and automated push notification campaigns
Future Food Asia: Covid-19 sparked dramatic shifts in agriculture in China and India
Key Chinese players from e-commerce giant Pinduoduo and and agritech VC Omnivore share their insights at last week’s agrifood conference by ID Capital
Indonesia finance ministry cans e-commerce tax compliance law
The ministry says the law was misunderstood, but industry players had long questioned the need for such regulation
This e-retailer uses influencers to sell niche brand cosmetics in high-growth markets
Huajuan Mall is a popular makeup e-mall for young women in smaller Chinese cities, turning little-known local brands into big hits
BukaPengadaan: The B2B procurement service from e-commerce giant Bukalapak
Bukalapak’s e-procurement arm taps a growing market while helping vendors get online and access a broader range of clients
Meituan-Dianping’s Wang Xing: From struggling copycat to IPO billionaire
As the internet startup sets to list in Hong Kong this week, we take a look back at the journey of its founder Wang Xing, once dubbed “the unluckiest serial entrepreneur”
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