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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.
Co-Founder of Bipi
Fernando Jamie-Fernández is the co-founder of Bipi, a Spanish on-demand car rental app startup. He previously co-founded Colombia Acuanto, which offers alternative loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and individuals. Jamie-Fernández is currently on Bipi’s Board of Directors and is a Managing Partner at Avianta Capital in Monterrey, Mexico.
Fernando Jamie-Fernández is the co-founder of Bipi, a Spanish on-demand car rental app startup. He previously co-founded Colombia Acuanto, which offers alternative loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and individuals. Jamie-Fernández is currently on Bipi’s Board of Directors and is a Managing Partner at Avianta Capital in Monterrey, Mexico.
CEO and co-founder of Sonicboom
Adrian Sugandhi is CEO and co-founder of Sonicboom Indonesia, a platform that uses sound waves to transmit data with no need for an internet connection. He is also a commissioner – supervising management policies – and co-founder of PT. Elite Digital Solusindo, the parent company of Sonicboom. He has a Master of Science in Financial Engineering and a bachelor's degrees in financial analysis and modelling from Claremont Graduate University as well as a master's in computer science from the University of California, Irvine.
Adrian Sugandhi is CEO and co-founder of Sonicboom Indonesia, a platform that uses sound waves to transmit data with no need for an internet connection. He is also a commissioner – supervising management policies – and co-founder of PT. Elite Digital Solusindo, the parent company of Sonicboom. He has a Master of Science in Financial Engineering and a bachelor's degrees in financial analysis and modelling from Claremont Graduate University as well as a master's in computer science from the University of California, Irvine.
Global Founders Capital is a global venture fund that invests in seed and Series A, or participates in later rounds. It typically does not invest in pre-launch. The venture fund was set up in 2013 by Rocket Internet chief Oliver Samwer, his brother Marc, and former Delivery Hero co-CEO Fabian Siegel as a €150 million fund for high-potential internet businesses.
Global Founders Capital is a global venture fund that invests in seed and Series A, or participates in later rounds. It typically does not invest in pre-launch. The venture fund was set up in 2013 by Rocket Internet chief Oliver Samwer, his brother Marc, and former Delivery Hero co-CEO Fabian Siegel as a €150 million fund for high-potential internet businesses.
Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based VC set up in 2005 that currently has more than $3bn of assets under management. It invests across the tech, aerospace and biotechnology sectors and has been an early backer of some of the most impactful tech companies including Airbnb, Facebook, and SpaceX. It has a key interest in solving major problems such as the opioid crisis in the US.Its recent investments include in the June 2021 $85m Series C round of Portuguese home physiotherapy tech solution SWORD Health, the world’s fastest-growing musculoskeletal solution, and in the July 2021 $80m Series C round of residential real estate platform Sundae. The company has managed over 80 exits including Facebook and Spotify and has made over 500 investments, leading approximately one-third of these.
Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based VC set up in 2005 that currently has more than $3bn of assets under management. It invests across the tech, aerospace and biotechnology sectors and has been an early backer of some of the most impactful tech companies including Airbnb, Facebook, and SpaceX. It has a key interest in solving major problems such as the opioid crisis in the US.Its recent investments include in the June 2021 $85m Series C round of Portuguese home physiotherapy tech solution SWORD Health, the world’s fastest-growing musculoskeletal solution, and in the July 2021 $80m Series C round of residential real estate platform Sundae. The company has managed over 80 exits including Facebook and Spotify and has made over 500 investments, leading approximately one-third of these.
Co-Founder and CEO of Qerja
The founder of two companies, Veronika Linardi earned her bachelor’s in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin, and her master’s in Strategic Digital Marketing and Management Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon. Her work experience includes the Indonesian subsidiary of Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand, CNN and Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Previous to Qerja, Veronika founded Linardi Associates, an executive recruitment agency.
The founder of two companies, Veronika Linardi earned her bachelor’s in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin, and her master’s in Strategic Digital Marketing and Management Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon. Her work experience includes the Indonesian subsidiary of Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand, CNN and Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Previous to Qerja, Veronika founded Linardi Associates, an executive recruitment agency.
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 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.
Founder of Jimaisong
A former VP at Nasdaq-listed eFuture, a supplier of software and services to China’s retail and consumer goods industries, Zhao Tingchao has a PhD and a bachelor’s degree from Chongqing University. He had two years of experience in O2O commerce before founding Jimaisong; and was also founder and Chief Editor of Electronics World Magazine (writing on e-commerce).
A former VP at Nasdaq-listed eFuture, a supplier of software and services to China’s retail and consumer goods industries, Zhao Tingchao has a PhD and a bachelor’s degree from Chongqing University. He had two years of experience in O2O commerce before founding Jimaisong; and was also founder and Chief Editor of Electronics World Magazine (writing on e-commerce).
Founder and Commissioner of Kumparan
Calvin Lukmantara graduated with a bachelor’s in Mathematics from the University of Indonesia. Besides co-founding Kumparan, Calvin was also a co-founder of Detikcom. He still works as a director at PT Agranet Multicitra Siberkom that owns the online media portal Detikcom. He is known as the key person responsible for M&A projects and external relationships of Detikcom.
Calvin Lukmantara graduated with a bachelor’s in Mathematics from the University of Indonesia. Besides co-founding Kumparan, Calvin was also a co-founder of Detikcom. He still works as a director at PT Agranet Multicitra Siberkom that owns the online media portal Detikcom. He is known as the key person responsible for M&A projects and external relationships of Detikcom.
Co-founder and CEO of Wide Eyes
Luis Manent is a co-founder and CEO of Wide Eyes, a visual search engine for the fashion and retail industry. Manent had previously managed and consulted with both large companies and SMEs across a variety of industry sectors, from healthcare and logistics to retail and fashion. Manent holds an Executive MBA from Spain's IESE business school.
Luis Manent is a co-founder and CEO of Wide Eyes, a visual search engine for the fashion and retail industry. Manent had previously managed and consulted with both large companies and SMEs across a variety of industry sectors, from healthcare and logistics to retail and fashion. Manent holds an Executive MBA from Spain's IESE business school.
Co-founder and CEO of Factorial
Jordi Romero is a co-founder and CEO of Spanish human resource startup Factorial. He is a computer science engineer who is a partner at Itnig, a Barcelona-based venture builder. Romero was previously CTO and VP for business development at Redbooth, a cloud-based SaaS project management tool that facilitates collaboration and communication between teams.
Jordi Romero is a co-founder and CEO of Spanish human resource startup Factorial. He is a computer science engineer who is a partner at Itnig, a Barcelona-based venture builder. Romero was previously CTO and VP for business development at Redbooth, a cloud-based SaaS project management tool that facilitates collaboration and communication between teams.
Founder and CEO of Maimai
Founder and CEO of Maimai. Lin studied computer science at Tsinghua University. He studied for half a year at the University of Maryland after graduation, then went back to China and joined Sogou, a search engine startup that later grew into a unicorn. He worked in Sogou for seven years, then briefly at a recruitment website, before deciding to start Maimai.
Founder and CEO of Maimai. Lin studied computer science at Tsinghua University. He studied for half a year at the University of Maryland after graduation, then went back to China and joined Sogou, a search engine startup that later grew into a unicorn. He worked in Sogou for seven years, then briefly at a recruitment website, before deciding to start Maimai.
Co-founder of Digital Happiness
Vanadi is co-founder of Digital Happiness, an Indonesian video game development studio. He directed the studio’s commercially successful title and popular video game, DreadOut and its sequel and related titles. Vanadi was also responsible for the storytelling in those titles. He is self-taught and works primarily with the gaming engine, Unreal. Digital Happiness is his first professional endeavor.
Vanadi is co-founder of Digital Happiness, an Indonesian video game development studio. He directed the studio’s commercially successful title and popular video game, DreadOut and its sequel and related titles. Vanadi was also responsible for the storytelling in those titles. He is self-taught and works primarily with the gaming engine, Unreal. Digital Happiness is his first professional endeavor.
Founder and CEO of PesanLab
Dimas Prasetyo is the founder and CEO of PesanLab. He graduated with a degree in Medical Technology and Laboratory Science from Yogyakarta Health Polytechnic. He has over eight years of work experience in marketing, operations and management in the clinical laboratory diagnostics industry. He was also a product specialist at Non-invasive Genetic Abnormalities Test in Your Clinic and at Natera Inc. He co-founded Lab Panorama Bandung in 2009 and left in 2013 to become the founder of LabConX that was later rebranded as PesanLab.
Dimas Prasetyo is the founder and CEO of PesanLab. He graduated with a degree in Medical Technology and Laboratory Science from Yogyakarta Health Polytechnic. He has over eight years of work experience in marketing, operations and management in the clinical laboratory diagnostics industry. He was also a product specialist at Non-invasive Genetic Abnormalities Test in Your Clinic and at Natera Inc. He co-founded Lab Panorama Bandung in 2009 and left in 2013 to become the founder of LabConX that was later rebranded as PesanLab.
Jorge Dobón of Demium Startups: Precocious founder who prizes risk and failure
Thanks to its unique pre-incubation model, Jorge Dobón’s Demium Startups has supported hundreds of startups in less than six years, with a portfolio worth €130 million
Mobike founder Hu Weiwei: A crazy idea that touched millions of lives
In just three years, Hu Weiwei has changed the way over 150 million people travel in the city with her company’s dockless bikes
How Xiaomi founder Lei Jun became a billionaire by pursuing passion, not fortune
From young man deconstructing and rebuilding smartphones at Kingsoft to top of the smartphone world as founder and chair of Xiaomi, Lei has always let his interests lead the way
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
ID Capital CEO & founder Isabelle Decitre, an early mover investing in Asian agrifood startups
An early backer of Ynsect, one of the best-funded insect protein startups to date, Decitre sees growing interest in agrifood tech startups, but notes they still need to offer exit opportunities
Big Idea Ventures Founder Andrew D Ive: Asia will lead cell-based meat innovation
In a wide-ranging interview, the managing general partner of the US- and Singapore-based foodtech investor also expounds on his goal to extend sustainability to the rest of the food sector, combining good returns with doing good
Despite a lack of infrastructure and threats from middlemen, Aruna continues to help Indonesian fishing communities find buyers for their catch and manage their money better.
Amartha CEO and founder apologizes for Covid-19 letter that mixed government work with his business
Andi Taufan retracted the letter, saying haste to support Covid-19 prevention program led to administrative errors, after public uproar and allegations of conflict of interest
A Q&A with the Veniam founder and CEO
Ruangguru, Amartha founders made aides to Indonesian President
Seven young leaders appointed to assist President Joko Widodo in non-ministerial tasks, with an emphasis on innovation
Gojek CEO resigns to join Indonesia's new cabinet; named education minister
Nadiem Makarim was confirmed as Indonesia's education and culture minister and will become "a passive shareholder" in Gojek
Aurora Tech AI: Helping new parents sleep at night, and not on the job
When employees become new parents, the challenges they face can lead to sleep deprivation and a loss of productivity at work. Aurora Tech AI says it has a solution
AgroCenta: Providing market access and credit to African smallholder farmers
AgroCenta’s platforms empower Ghanaian subsistence farmers, especially women, boosting productivity and sales with e-payments, micro-credits and insurance, and direct connections to buyers, cutting out the intermediaries
The death of Wazypark: A tale of too much money, and no business model
It was an investors’ and media darling. But the story of Wazypark got bitter in 2017, when management disputes and ballooning losses culminated in the startup’s final days
Neil Shen: The super unicorn hunter
His bet on ByteDance, the startup that gave the world TikTok, helped Neil Shen top this year's Forbes Midas List. But for Shen, even in that deal he once made the wrong call
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