Films & Books
The numbers don't lie. Eight million Indonesians watched "Agak Laen"—there's something captivating about Muhadkly Acho's latest film. For the Indonesian diaspora in America, "Agak Laen" ("Something Different") offers a chance to share a slice of their homeland
Entrepreneurship
Last December in Tokyo, as I opened the newspaper hanging on my hotel room door, I was quite surprised to see my photo with the President of Indonesia and the Prime Minister of Japan on the front page. The efforts of our volunteer team at Kadin and our counterparts in
Films & Books
On Monday a friend who lives in Singapore asked me, “what other Indonesian movies should I watch? I watched gadis kretek and liked it, but I couldn’t find much information on other movies. When I asked my wife to accompany me to watch Jatuh Cinta seperti di Film -
Films & Books
As I nestled into my seat for Angga Sasongko’s latest film, ‘13 Bom,’ my initial concern was my growling stomach. I had plans to grab a bite during a lull in the action, but that moment never came. Instead, I found myself engrossed in a relentless display of gunfights,
About me
I ask myself three questions when making career changes.
Films & Books
In his latest cinematic endeavor, Yandy Laurens, both writer and director, deftly navigates the intricate tapestry of emotions, weaving a narrative that immerses you in the nuances of grief and love. The brave, unconventional choices, like the black-and-white color palette, the neat division into sequences, and the multiple arcs, were
Films & Books
Thirteen years ago, I met a Korean executive who was investing in cinemas. His name escapes me now, but I will never forget his words. “In ten years, a Korean film will be at the Oscars. And Korean films will compete with Hollywood.” I thought to myself, he was hallucinating.
About me
Daftar delapan buku yang saya sarankan untuk wirausaha.
About me
It was quite intimidating talking about a topic which I am still a newbie in with the producer of the country’s top grossing film this year. I became a commissioner for Visinema, a film and entertainment company a year ago and was invited to give an outsider's
Health
Last night during Halodoc’s sixth-anniversary event, Jonathan, the CEO, asked me to share my own journey as a mentor, advisor, and now board member of Halodoc. The theme was how the halodoc stepped up multiple times to save lives during the pandemic. A Healthtech business plan that failed to
Health
One of the highlights of 2021 for us was the privilege of being a volunteer for Oxygen for Indonesia. We wanted to share our story with you, our donors, and our partners, as a way to thank you. None of what we share below would have been possible without your
About me
This interview with KR Asia a in 2021 gives a good overview of how I transitioned from building Gopay to being a mentor for multiple sectors. At the time I was still focused on tech startups but since then have moved towards more traditional offline businesses and those in the