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Co-founder, COO of Consumers Trust
Sónia Lage Lourenço is the Portuguese co-founder, COO and Head of Customer Care at Consumers Trust, the company behind consumer complaints platform Portal da Queixa, where she has worked since 2015 alongside her husband and co-founder Pedro Lourenço. She previously worked for 15 years as Brand Manager at fashion brand Decenio. She lives in Porto.
Sónia Lage Lourenço is the Portuguese co-founder, COO and Head of Customer Care at Consumers Trust, the company behind consumer complaints platform Portal da Queixa, where she has worked since 2015 alongside her husband and co-founder Pedro Lourenço. She previously worked for 15 years as Brand Manager at fashion brand Decenio. She lives in Porto.
CEO and co-founder of Kolase
Santoso is the CEO and co-founder of the Indonesian crowdfunding-for-musicians website Kolase. Santoso began working in the music industry in 2014, and, along with Kolase co-founder Raden Maulana, began a music distribution (compact disc) channel that partnered with Indonesian express logistics courier services company PT Jalur Nugraha Ekakurir (JNE ).
Santoso is the CEO and co-founder of the Indonesian crowdfunding-for-musicians website Kolase. Santoso began working in the music industry in 2014, and, along with Kolase co-founder Raden Maulana, began a music distribution (compact disc) channel that partnered with Indonesian express logistics courier services company PT Jalur Nugraha Ekakurir (JNE ).
Co-founder, CMO of Lluvia Sólida (Solid Rain)
Karina Mendoza Hemmer is CMO and co-founder at Mexican agritech startup Lluvia Sólida, a water retention solution for drought conditions, where she has worked since 2017. Mendoza also lectures in marketing at the Central University of Querétaro and previously headed up the marketing department at International House. She is also a qualified coach in ontology.
Karina Mendoza Hemmer is CMO and co-founder at Mexican agritech startup Lluvia Sólida, a water retention solution for drought conditions, where she has worked since 2017. Mendoza also lectures in marketing at the Central University of Querétaro and previously headed up the marketing department at International House. She is also a qualified coach in ontology.
Co-founder of Ajaib
Kevin Lee is an ex-Googler and co-founder of Ajaib, an online investment advisory startup. In 2016, he graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in computer science. Upon graduation, he joined Google as a software engineer with the Google Assistant development team. Two years later, he joined university schoolmate Anderson Sumarli to establish Ajaib.
Kevin Lee is an ex-Googler and co-founder of Ajaib, an online investment advisory startup. In 2016, he graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in computer science. Upon graduation, he joined Google as a software engineer with the Google Assistant development team. Two years later, he joined university schoolmate Anderson Sumarli to establish Ajaib.
Co-founder of Gojek
Brown University graduate Michaelangelo Moran had worked at Martini Link Communications, PT. Mahagaya Perdana (as fashion brand Hugo Boss operations manager) and Danceflo Productions before starting Gojek. He left the ride-hailing startup in October 2016 to follow his passion in the world of arts and entertainment. Michaelangelo also co-founded Semua Properties Bali and Arc Medispa.
Brown University graduate Michaelangelo Moran had worked at Martini Link Communications, PT. Mahagaya Perdana (as fashion brand Hugo Boss operations manager) and Danceflo Productions before starting Gojek. He left the ride-hailing startup in October 2016 to follow his passion in the world of arts and entertainment. Michaelangelo also co-founded Semua Properties Bali and Arc Medispa.
Founder of NYSE-listed Chinese online classifieds/marketplace giant 58.com, Yao Jinbo graduated from China Ocean University in 1999 with degrees in computer science and chemistry. He founded 58.com in 2005. He has experience in network marketing, network channel development and domain name strategy. Yao also co-founded the Xueda Education Group.
Founder of NYSE-listed Chinese online classifieds/marketplace giant 58.com, Yao Jinbo graduated from China Ocean University in 1999 with degrees in computer science and chemistry. He founded 58.com in 2005. He has experience in network marketing, network channel development and domain name strategy. Yao also co-founded the Xueda Education Group.
Chief Project Manager and co-founder of IXON Food Technology
Elton Ho completed a master’s in food analysis and food safety management at Hong Kong Baptist University in 2015. Ho met Felix Cheung during the master’s program and they continued to develop the advanced sous-vide aseptic packaging (ASAP) technology after their graduation. They went on to co-found IXON Food Technology in January 2017, with funding from an angel investor.Ho had previously worked as a laboratory supervisor for nine years at the Vegetable Marketing Organization (VMO), monitoring the levels of pesticide chemical residues and heavy metals in domestic and imported fruits and vegetables. The VMO is a self-financing, non-profit organization established in 1946 to support local vegetable wholesalers and customers in Hong Kong. It also ensures food safety standards compliance and supports the sustainable development of local agriculture.
Elton Ho completed a master’s in food analysis and food safety management at Hong Kong Baptist University in 2015. Ho met Felix Cheung during the master’s program and they continued to develop the advanced sous-vide aseptic packaging (ASAP) technology after their graduation. They went on to co-found IXON Food Technology in January 2017, with funding from an angel investor.Ho had previously worked as a laboratory supervisor for nine years at the Vegetable Marketing Organization (VMO), monitoring the levels of pesticide chemical residues and heavy metals in domestic and imported fruits and vegetables. The VMO is a self-financing, non-profit organization established in 1946 to support local vegetable wholesalers and customers in Hong Kong. It also ensures food safety standards compliance and supports the sustainable development of local agriculture.
Co-Founder and Web Developer of IWAK
Gadjah Mada University (UGM) graduate, Ade Armyatna Yusfantri, holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He is currently the co-founder and web developer of IWAK, a crowdfunding platform for freshwater fish farmers. Previous to IWAK, Ade had also co-founded Meseji together with Rushan. The Web-based application helps SMEs to automate their text message (SMS) marketing efforts.
Gadjah Mada University (UGM) graduate, Ade Armyatna Yusfantri, holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He is currently the co-founder and web developer of IWAK, a crowdfunding platform for freshwater fish farmers. Previous to IWAK, Ade had also co-founded Meseji together with Rushan. The Web-based application helps SMEs to automate their text message (SMS) marketing efforts.
Co-founder of Arsitag
University of California Los Angeles graduate, Steven Gomedi, has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After graduation in 2010, he worked at PT Nikivalasarta Jaya and PT Bangun Usaha Energi Perkasa, as operational manager and business development executive, respectively. He met the other Arsitag co-founders while studying in California. He joined Arsitag in November 2015.
University of California Los Angeles graduate, Steven Gomedi, has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After graduation in 2010, he worked at PT Nikivalasarta Jaya and PT Bangun Usaha Energi Perkasa, as operational manager and business development executive, respectively. He met the other Arsitag co-founders while studying in California. He joined Arsitag in November 2015.
Founder and CEO of Pumpkin Coach (Nanguache)
A former Alibaba and Dianping top executive, Lu Xin (b. 1981) is a mother of two. She headed Chinese product operations at Alibaba before joining China’s largest restaurant review site Dianping as its chief traffic officer in early 2010. In January 2015, she quit and left behind her annual million-dollar salary to start Nanguache, her second business venture.
A former Alibaba and Dianping top executive, Lu Xin (b. 1981) is a mother of two. She headed Chinese product operations at Alibaba before joining China’s largest restaurant review site Dianping as its chief traffic officer in early 2010. In January 2015, she quit and left behind her annual million-dollar salary to start Nanguache, her second business venture.
Co-founder and Fullstack Developer of Unbabel
While majoring in Computer Science at the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE), Hugo Silva co-founded Unbabel, where he is a full stack developer and now works full-time. Before college, Silva had worked as a web developer at various companies, including Dezine, which was co-founded by fellow Unbabel co-founder Vasco Pedro, Streetdog Studio and Bomsite.
While majoring in Computer Science at the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE), Hugo Silva co-founded Unbabel, where he is a full stack developer and now works full-time. Before college, Silva had worked as a web developer at various companies, including Dezine, which was co-founded by fellow Unbabel co-founder Vasco Pedro, Streetdog Studio and Bomsite.
Co-founder and CTO of Babytree
With a degree in electrical engineering from UCLA and a master’s from Stanford University, Jonathan Sun has rich experience in the IT industry worldwide. He used to work at Lockheed Martin and Yahoo, and is the former CTO of 1pai (an online auction site by Yahoo and Sina) and iKang (a leading healthcare management company in China).
With a degree in electrical engineering from UCLA and a master’s from Stanford University, Jonathan Sun has rich experience in the IT industry worldwide. He used to work at Lockheed Martin and Yahoo, and is the former CTO of 1pai (an online auction site by Yahoo and Sina) and iKang (a leading healthcare management company in China).
Co-founder and Operations Manager of Taralite
Abednego Pramudito is a graduate from Indonesia’s Trisakti University and a former banking colleague of Taralite co-founder Abraham Viktor. He is Taralite’s operations manager and also a product manager at Smart Dent Dental Supply. Abednego originally joined Wedlite as a co-founder and stayed on when the wedding finance concept was transformed into a bigger consumer and business loans platform Taralite.
Abednego Pramudito is a graduate from Indonesia’s Trisakti University and a former banking colleague of Taralite co-founder Abraham Viktor. He is Taralite’s operations manager and also a product manager at Smart Dent Dental Supply. Abednego originally joined Wedlite as a co-founder and stayed on when the wedding finance concept was transformed into a bigger consumer and business loans platform Taralite.
CPO and co-founder of Tezign
Wang is a computer engineer and SaaS expert. He received his bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Zhejiang University and his master’s degree in Computer Science from Columbia University. He once worked as an in-house engineer for WorkMarket, an American startup that businesses of all sizes trust to find, manage and pay their freelancers and independent contractors.
Wang is a computer engineer and SaaS expert. He received his bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Zhejiang University and his master’s degree in Computer Science from Columbia University. He once worked as an in-house engineer for WorkMarket, an American startup that businesses of all sizes trust to find, manage and pay their freelancers and independent contractors.
Co-founder and CMO of Growpal
Shahriansyah Candraditya graduated in 2015 from the Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, Japan, with a degree in Corporate Communications. He returned to Indonesia to join Shinwa Nonwoven Indonesia, a Japanese-owned fabrics manufacturer. He subsequently left to co-found aquaculture investment crowdfunding platform Growpal, where he is currently CMO.
Shahriansyah Candraditya graduated in 2015 from the Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, Japan, with a degree in Corporate Communications. He returned to Indonesia to join Shinwa Nonwoven Indonesia, a Japanese-owned fabrics manufacturer. He subsequently left to co-found aquaculture investment crowdfunding platform Growpal, where he is currently CMO.
Cecilia Tham: the power of shifting paradigms
The embodiment of unconventional thinking and creativity, this female entrepreneur from Hong Kong has been pioneering social transformation within Barcelona's startup ecosystem since 2011
Supercharging and battery swap in race to cut EV charging times in China
Supercharging can slash EV charging times but has technological challenges. Hence battery swapping is on the rise in China, with state support
Evix Safety's helmet with an airbag is a world-first for cycling safety
Evix Safety is launching a “smart” cycling helmet fitted with an airbag to prevent thousands of neck injuries from accidents
Chinese EV startups feel the heat as Tesla slashes prices, market subsidies ending
Tesla's recent price cuts and upcoming Shanghai plant for producing cheaper cars are increasing pressure on its Chinese rivals
Subsidy cut has dented sales, but China's EV manufacturers need better products to win over buyers
Eliminating subsidies is a painful must for the sustainability of China’s electric vehicle industry
SWITCH Singapore: Xpeng expects strong China EV growth after 3Q rebound, launches overseas expansion
Welcoming foreign player entry as potential boost to EV adoption, Xpeng President Brian Gu also notes attractiveness of overseas markets, especially Europe
China’s medical exoskeleton startups take on a promising but challenging market
It was not until 2018 that the first China-made lower limb exoskeleton got regulatory clearance at home, around the same time the first Chinese rehabilitation robot got US FDA approval
Xu Jinghong: Champion of young entrepreneurs and high-tech startups
Under Xu Jinghong’s leadership, Tsinghua Holdings grew its assets sevenfold and incubated over 10,000 businesses. In his new role as VC investor, Xu wants to nurture startups into future global leaders
AEInnova: Energy harvester to generate €10 million revenue, plans Series A
A whopping 70% of our energy generated gets lost as waste heat. A Spanish startup has developed innovative solutions to collect the waste heat that industry literally throws away and convert it into electricity
Mass production and delivery delays – common challenges facing China EV startups
As Tesla postponed delivery yet again, its Chinese rivals are scrambling too
Chinese startups join the race to address chip shortage amid funding boom
Would an overheated semiconductor startup scene and the ability to design cutting-edge chips be enough to help China achieve chip self-sufficiency?
This EV maker caters to young consumers by making driving easier and more fun
Amongst all the players in China’s EV market, Xpeng Motors still stands out
China bets on road-vehicle coordination for the mass adoption of autonomous driving cars by 2025
Money pours in as China pushes sector to be the next growth engine, and both self-driving startups and their investors are optimistic about their commercialization attempts
Will China ride into a car-sharing future?
Chinese car-sharing startups face reckoning as more than 500 players crowd into a fast-growing, but young, market
Game Prime 2019 – Let the games commence!
This month, Jakarta's annual game exhibition to showcase more than 50 developers, promoting the industry’s potential locally and abroad
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