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Founder and CEO of Amartha
After graduating from Institut Teknologi Bandung with a degree in business, Andi Taufan started work on palm oil projects for IBM, traveling around Indonesia and meeting local farmers who were struggling to get small loans for their businesses.He left IBM and started Lembaga Keuangan Mikro (Micro-Finance Institution) to help rural business owners in 2010. Armed with a master’s in Public Administration from Harvard University in 2016, Andi managed to secure VC funds and transformed the original microloans co-operative into PT Amartha Micro Fintek, a P2P micro-lending platform.
After graduating from Institut Teknologi Bandung with a degree in business, Andi Taufan started work on palm oil projects for IBM, traveling around Indonesia and meeting local farmers who were struggling to get small loans for their businesses.He left IBM and started Lembaga Keuangan Mikro (Micro-Finance Institution) to help rural business owners in 2010. Armed with a master’s in Public Administration from Harvard University in 2016, Andi managed to secure VC funds and transformed the original microloans co-operative into PT Amartha Micro Fintek, a P2P micro-lending platform.
Co-founder and Director of Technology of Xurya
Edwin Widjonarko spent almost 6 years working as a research assistant at the USA’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and at University of Colorado Boulder. In some of the projects he worked on, Widjonarko contributed to the development of new generation solar panels. In 2015, he left the research sphere to join Intel Corporation as a technology development process engineer. He stayed on until 2018, when he left Intel and returned to Indonesia to establish Xurya, a solar power company. Working with longtime friend Gusmantara Himawan and former East Ventures associate Philip Effendy, Widjonarko now works as Xurya’s director of technology.
Edwin Widjonarko spent almost 6 years working as a research assistant at the USA’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and at University of Colorado Boulder. In some of the projects he worked on, Widjonarko contributed to the development of new generation solar panels. In 2015, he left the research sphere to join Intel Corporation as a technology development process engineer. He stayed on until 2018, when he left Intel and returned to Indonesia to establish Xurya, a solar power company. Working with longtime friend Gusmantara Himawan and former East Ventures associate Philip Effendy, Widjonarko now works as Xurya’s director of technology.
Founder of TreeFrog Therapeutics
Kévin Alessandri is CEO, CTO and co-founder of TreeFrog Therapeutics, whose proprietory C-Stem technology mass-produces high-quality pluripotent stem cells in a 3D environment. Prior to founding TreeFrog in 2018, Alessandri spent two years as a post-doctoral fellow at Bordeaux’s Institut d’Optique. During 2014 and 2015, he completed a post-doctorate at the University of Geneva, focused on developing 3D printed microfluidics systems to build 3D cell culture vessels for stem cell applications. From 2008 to 2013 he completed a PhD on cellular capsules technology and applications at the Institut Curie in Paris.
Kévin Alessandri is CEO, CTO and co-founder of TreeFrog Therapeutics, whose proprietory C-Stem technology mass-produces high-quality pluripotent stem cells in a 3D environment. Prior to founding TreeFrog in 2018, Alessandri spent two years as a post-doctoral fellow at Bordeaux’s Institut d’Optique. During 2014 and 2015, he completed a post-doctorate at the University of Geneva, focused on developing 3D printed microfluidics systems to build 3D cell culture vessels for stem cell applications. From 2008 to 2013 he completed a PhD on cellular capsules technology and applications at the Institut Curie in Paris.
co-founder and CEO of YITU Healthcare
Leo Zhu received his PhD in Statistics from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he specialized in statistical modeling of computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI), He was a student of Professor Alan Yuille whose PhD in theoretical physics was supervised by Dr Stephen Hawking. Prior to co-founding and becoming the CEO of China’s leading AI technology startup YITU Healthcare, he was a postdoctoral fellow at Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s AI laboratory and a research fellow at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University.
Leo Zhu received his PhD in Statistics from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he specialized in statistical modeling of computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI), He was a student of Professor Alan Yuille whose PhD in theoretical physics was supervised by Dr Stephen Hawking. Prior to co-founding and becoming the CEO of China’s leading AI technology startup YITU Healthcare, he was a postdoctoral fellow at Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s AI laboratory and a research fellow at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University.
Co-founder and CEO of Rekruta
Although trained as a civil engineer, Silvia Pratama’s extensive experience in managing projects has led her to become a co-founder and CEO of Rekruta. After graduating from the University of California Berkeley in USA, she worked as an assistant project manager in a collaborative venture between Parsons Brinckerhoff and the San Francisco International Airport.
Although trained as a civil engineer, Silvia Pratama’s extensive experience in managing projects has led her to become a co-founder and CEO of Rekruta. After graduating from the University of California Berkeley in USA, she worked as an assistant project manager in a collaborative venture between Parsons Brinckerhoff and the San Francisco International Airport.
Co-founder and CTO of Habibi Garden
Irsan Rajamin is a keen gardener and managed to rope in high school friend Dian Prayogi Susanto to develop more efficient crop farming systems using automated technology. The graduate from Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Telkom (Telkom University) in Bandung is responsible for the agritech’s software development as the CTO and co-founder of Habibi Garden.
Irsan Rajamin is a keen gardener and managed to rope in high school friend Dian Prayogi Susanto to develop more efficient crop farming systems using automated technology. The graduate from Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Telkom (Telkom University) in Bandung is responsible for the agritech’s software development as the CTO and co-founder of Habibi Garden.
Founder and Chairman of the Board of Shenma
Founder and Chairman of the Board at Shenma. In 2009, Chen took over Xindazhou Electric Motorcycles. She helped increase the company’s annual sales volume from 20–30 thousand to 500 thousand motorcycles in six years. During her time at Xindazhou, Chen realized there were significant untapped opportunities in rural financial services and started Shenma.
Founder and Chairman of the Board at Shenma. In 2009, Chen took over Xindazhou Electric Motorcycles. She helped increase the company’s annual sales volume from 20–30 thousand to 500 thousand motorcycles in six years. During her time at Xindazhou, Chen realized there were significant untapped opportunities in rural financial services and started Shenma.
Co-founder, CTO of Heptasense
Mauro Peixe has been the co-founder and CTO of Heptasense since 2016. The Portuguese national helped to build BPI's banking app when he worked as a software engineer at the major Portuguese bank based in Oporto. He has a master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Higher Technical Institute in Lisbon.
Mauro Peixe has been the co-founder and CTO of Heptasense since 2016. The Portuguese national helped to build BPI's banking app when he worked as a software engineer at the major Portuguese bank based in Oporto. He has a master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Higher Technical Institute in Lisbon.
CEO and Founder of CloudYoung
With an EMBA from Peking University, Zhao Hongqi has worked in the communications industry for 15 years at Huawei and Datang Telecom Technology & Industry Group. He held roles such as senior executive in product R&D, quality control, services and marketing. He founded CloudYoung as CEO in Beijing in 2013.
With an EMBA from Peking University, Zhao Hongqi has worked in the communications industry for 15 years at Huawei and Datang Telecom Technology & Industry Group. He held roles such as senior executive in product R&D, quality control, services and marketing. He founded CloudYoung as CEO in Beijing in 2013.
Co-founder, Head of Sales of Nutrinsect
Robert Yanis Cianni is the Italian-born co-founder and Head of Sales at Italo-Spanish insect protein manufacturer Nutrinsect, where he has worked since 2016. He previously worked in the food and insurance sector.
Robert Yanis Cianni is the Italian-born co-founder and Head of Sales at Italo-Spanish insect protein manufacturer Nutrinsect, where he has worked since 2016. He previously worked in the food and insurance sector.
Operations Manager and co-founder of RecyGlo
After graduating with an engineering degree in 2017 from Thanliyn Technological University in Yangon, Soe Moe Aung joined RecyGlo as operations manager and co-founder.RecyGlo’s mission is to be Myanmar’s first circular economy waste management and recycling tech company with plans to become a key player in the ASEAN region.
After graduating with an engineering degree in 2017 from Thanliyn Technological University in Yangon, Soe Moe Aung joined RecyGlo as operations manager and co-founder.RecyGlo’s mission is to be Myanmar’s first circular economy waste management and recycling tech company with plans to become a key player in the ASEAN region.
Marta Esteve co-founded Toprural with François Derbaix in 2000. The Spanish travel startup was later sold to American giant HomeAway in 2012. Esteve was also a founding member of other startups like Rentalia, a holiday rental platform that was acquired by Idealista, a real-estate leader in Spain.She is also co-founder and CEO of supermarket aggregator Soysuper that compares prices across brands. As a business angel, she has backed projects like Bewa7er, Indexa Capital, Vinogusto, Palbin and Familiafacil.
Marta Esteve co-founded Toprural with François Derbaix in 2000. The Spanish travel startup was later sold to American giant HomeAway in 2012. Esteve was also a founding member of other startups like Rentalia, a holiday rental platform that was acquired by Idealista, a real-estate leader in Spain.She is also co-founder and CEO of supermarket aggregator Soysuper that compares prices across brands. As a business angel, she has backed projects like Bewa7er, Indexa Capital, Vinogusto, Palbin and Familiafacil.
Founded in 2005, Fortune Link focuses on private equity investment. Its founder, Kan Zhidong was also the founder of Shenzhen Capital Group, one of the first few venture capitalists in China. As at March 2018, it had set up a number of funds and managed over 20 investment teams.With over RMB 30bn worth of assets under its management, Fortune Link mainly invests in sectors including TMT, environmental protection, advanced material, healthcare, high tech industries, culture and media.
Founded in 2005, Fortune Link focuses on private equity investment. Its founder, Kan Zhidong was also the founder of Shenzhen Capital Group, one of the first few venture capitalists in China. As at March 2018, it had set up a number of funds and managed over 20 investment teams.With over RMB 30bn worth of assets under its management, Fortune Link mainly invests in sectors including TMT, environmental protection, advanced material, healthcare, high tech industries, culture and media.
CNBB Venture Partners is a Dutch fund with 30+ years' experience in the SaaS cloud industry – the company’s main investment focus. Through the VC fund, CNBB invests in funding rounds from €500,000 to €5m, usually provided to companies with a minimum of €1m annual recurring revenue.Through the private equity vehicle, CNBB identifies and acquires Europe-based SaaS companies active in markets with consistent growth, profitability and consolidation. CNBB provides equity investment from €3m to €10m.
CNBB Venture Partners is a Dutch fund with 30+ years' experience in the SaaS cloud industry – the company’s main investment focus. Through the VC fund, CNBB invests in funding rounds from €500,000 to €5m, usually provided to companies with a minimum of €1m annual recurring revenue.Through the private equity vehicle, CNBB identifies and acquires Europe-based SaaS companies active in markets with consistent growth, profitability and consolidation. CNBB provides equity investment from €3m to €10m.
Smile and Learn: The “Netflix of education” for three to 12 year olds
Smile and Learn lets schools offer AI-enabled personalized learning to every child in every classroom, for the price of a book
Smile Formula offers orthodontic treatment online, and 70% cheaper
Unaffected by the coronavirus outbreak, Smile Formula served 2,000 customers within nine months of launch and raised RMB 10m seed funding in April
Covid-19 symptoms checker and contact-tracing apps, virtual classrooms and 3D video-conferencing platforms are among the array of solutions for homebound adults and kids
Du'Anyam: Empowering rural women to work independently and learn financial planning skills
Du’Anyam had to cancel bulk orders to survive the Covid-19 downturn, pivoting to B2C online sales, until the tourism and hospitality sectors recover
Trudy Dai: Alibaba’s jane of all trades
Dai has played a pivotal role in the success of the world’s biggest e-commerce platform; now the tech giant is trusting her to run its VC arm
In China's frothy tea drink universe, startups learn to battle
Tea shop startups like Nayuki and Heytea are staying afloat by turning to high-quality organic ingredients and greater brand visibility
AltStory: Putting the audience in the director's chair
The Chinese startup has taken interactivity to another level by letting TV and movie viewers decide where the action goes, and how it all ends.
Koala Reading: Using AI to help children read, learn better in Chinese
This edtech app matches Chinese students with reading materials based on level, not age or grade in school
MenteLista: Empowering small children to learn English with 10 minutes daily practice
Designed for infants and children, ranging in age from just 6 months to 7 years old, this platform could revolutionize language study during the critical learning period
Spanish startups and investors rethink strategies as Covid-19 hits funding, valuations
Investors and startups in Spain say most funding has stalled, and share their strategies and advice for coping with the downturn
Bye to 12-hour workdays? aiXcoder’s AI-based programming tool is here to help developers
Used by Alibaba, this startup's predictive code lines let programmers spend less time searching online and more time being creative
Mindtera: Building mental resilience through bite-sized lessons
Mindtera wants to nip mental health issues in the bud by equipping working adults with skills to navigate work challenges and personal relationships, using their phones
Codemao, China's pioneer in online coding lessons for kids, targets IPO
Codemao has taught over 30m children in China how to code with its proprietary online tools, including cartoons, mobile apps and curriculum, even its own coding language
Chinese DIY robotics startup Makeblock enters the classroom
Present in more than 140 countries, this ambitious startup is taking global STEM education by storm
Capaball: Empowering employees to upskill in tech as more businesses digitalize
The Spanish edtech platform for Fortune 500 clients and professionals is focused on developing new markets in Latin America
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