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Indonesia has more than 64 million MSMEs representing 98% of all businesses in the nation. These companies contribute more than 61% to the local economy. Estimates suggest that more than half of these are, in fact, women-owned. Over the years, AC Ventures has cultivated a strong, thesis-driven investment philosophy that largely focuses on supporting female tech founders, but also empowering women-owned MSMEs through our portfolio of startups. We believe that diversity is crucial to success and are committed to identifying and investing in women-led startups in the region. “At AC Ventures, we have a 50:50 gender-balanced team and 40% female leadership across our portfolio. Female founders deal with unique challenges and we actively provide the resources, network, and mentorship to help them thrive. By backing women-led startups, we aim to drive positive societal change at scale and foster a more inclusive ecosystem for all entrepreneurs in ASEAN,” said Helen Pei-Hua Wong, Managing Partner, AC Ventures.   Meet Helen Wong, as she will be part of the upcoming ASEAN Women CEO Forum. Presented by ASEAN-BAC Indonesia 2023, the forum will feature visionary government leaders and seasoned entrepreneurs. Helen will share her insights, contributing to the exchange of empowering narratives and acting as a source of motivation for all participants. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvYAuDex #ASEANBAC #ASEANBACIndonesia #ABIS2023

Here's your sign to take a giant leap! I did extensive research of resources available to help accelerate our start-up, bumii, to make climate action accessible to both people (our monthly newsletter informing Malaysians on the latest climate projects to volunteer for) and companies (helping SMEs to integrate climate action in their operations) But I often chickened out at the last minute. I was scared to apply to fellowships or competitions because I felt like not many people would resonate with our mission. But then, I realised I was sabotaging myself. Our newsletters had increasing followers, more partnerships with local organisations were formed, and most importantly, people understood what we were doing. So I did it. I applied for SheDisrupts 2023, a venture competition to help female-led start-ups grow in Malaysia. Whatever the outcome, I was still proud of our work and how far we've come. But lo and behold, we're through and commencing our first round next week! Looking forward to seeing how we'll grow and learn from mentors in the social impact space. So, if you're ever in doubt about doing something, do it. What's the worst thing that could happen? :) #socialimpact #malaysia #venturecompetition #startup

❤️Picture recaps of The 2023 YSEALI Enviro-Tech Regional Workshop Chiang Mai. After finishing bachelor degree, a big question related job orientation, long-term passion, etc entirely occupies my mind. In 2 years, I pursuit social impact startups: Vinastraws and Musa Pacta, they gave my precious chances to enhance my problem-solving skill, business knowlegde. And I know that It’s time to thoroughly reflect myself, answer questions whether what is the next step I have to take, which skill should be sharpened. ❤️ Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI)

I don't do post very often, but when I do.. Is when I realized too many bad perceptions among the ecosystem players with other stakeholders. I have the pleasure of being featured in a panel with Pak Mahpud Sujai from Badan Kebijakan Fiskal from Kemenkeu and Prof Atien a (very) senior researcher from BRIN. Our audience is a cluster of promising startups that Greentech Entrepreneur Network, a joint effort by GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN and Endeavor Indonesia The constant streaming questions and response are coming from the place of us vs. your perspectives. I am not claiming I am one such non-biased person in the room, but if there's only one thing from my years in building Supernova Ecosystem had taught me is that nobody wants to be an antagonists in anybody's book. When we say entrepreneurs doing product-market-fit, the policy-makers also doing the same thing. We are all in this same boat of 'figuring things out'. We do realize regulators have this duty to protect the interests of society, which in Indonesia, are very far wide and in-betweens. We need to see compromise among the speed of innovations (which we are desperately needs) with the safety and well-being of the people. The unregulated innovations can be a two-edge sword if not regulated appropriately. There's enough news out there to prove this, where this make the whole ecosystem looks bad. Do your part and understand what the other stakeholders feel, and, most importantly, collaborate and sit in one table! #ecosystem #indonesia #entrepreneurs

Reflecting on an Incredible Journey: 6 Lessons Learned from Nurture to Scale Program 🌱🚀 Thrilled to share the highlights of my entrepreneurial journey with Carbon Addons during the Nurture to Scale Program initiated by Endeavor Indonesia and the UK in Indonesia - British Embassy Jakarta tech hub! Here are the key takeaways: 1️⃣ Leadership: Embracing our vision as a leader, I learned the power of inspiring and empowering my team to unlock their full potential. Together, we conquer challenges and embrace innovation. 2️⃣ Product Validation: Rigorous market research taught me the importance of truly understanding our customers' needs and validating our product to meet real-world demands. 3️⃣ People & Culture: Creating a people-first culture drives collaboration and fosters creativity within the team. Investing in our people fuels our growth and impact. 4️⃣ Financial Strategy: Crafting a robust financial plan ensures stability and fuels our vision. Balancing ambition with prudence paves the way for sustainable growth. 5️⃣ Marketing & Sales: Crafting compelling brand stories and leveraging digital marketing strategies allowed us to reach our audience and foster meaningful connections. 6️⃣ Pitch Deck Creation & Demo Day: Creating a compelling pitch deck, presenting our startup's vision and potential with clarity and confidence to capture the attention of potential investors and partners. On Demo Day, we shared our passion with the world, showcasing our innovative solution to industry experts and investors. 💡 The Nurture to Scale program taught me that resilience and adaptability are the keys to success in the startup world. Embracing challenges and learning from setbacks fuel our growth. Collaboration and learning from peers amplify our impact. But above all, belief in our vision and passion for our mission keeps us soaring🙌🏼

Last week, we were all ears at the #PollinatePotluck, absorbing wisdom from the No Nonsense Advice: Incubator to Incubator session. The highlight? Benedicta Naa Odarkor Ablateye - (BA, MSc)'s (Deputy Hub Manager, Kumasi Hive) golden words: "Carve a niche for yourself as an incubator. What do people identify you with?" It's not about being just another incubator in the crowd, it's about STANDING OUT! It's about being that unique hub where ideas bloom and innovations flourish. It's about being recognized for what YOU bring to the table. So, what's YOUR identity? Are you the tech whizz, the sustainability champion, the social impact trailblazer? Or perhaps you're the incubator that fosters female entrepreneurship or celebrates local ingenuity? Let's not forget Benedicta's advice: Your identity is your power. Your niche is your calling card. So, let's embrace it, let's amplify it, let's be known for it! #IncubatorInsights #NichePower #BeUnique #StandOut #PollinatePotluck #BenedictaAblateye #KumasiHive #IncubatorToIncubatorAdvice

In order to boost a faster growth in blue entrepreneurship and innovation solutions, market access and network are the most prominent to further enable the blue sector in AIS countries. harapura impact was honoured to be appointed by AIS Forum in supporting them in the implementation of the AIS Blue Innovation Solution: “Matchmaking Sustainable Solutions: Bringing Investors and Bluepreneurs Together”. The event was delivered in the form of a business matching and networking session where blue innovation solutions stakeholders can share ideas, expand network and match the fund to achieve indicators of SDG No. 14 for the life below water. AIS Blue Innovation Solution - Business Matching has showcased the 10 Indonesia emerging bluepreneurs and boost exposure to them by providing a platform to pitch their investable business in front of potential funders, government, private sectors, venture capitalists, and ecosystem builders. They are: Alner Azura Indonesia, ARHEA / Robomarine Indonesia, Containder, MonMang, Siklus, Yayasan Get Plastic Indonesia, Banoo Indonesia, Bioniqa, and WaterHub. Moreover, the event also provided platform for the impact investors to pledge and share their commitment toward the development of blue entrepreneurs in Indonesia. Indonesian AID has shared their commitment during the event, while Lazada Indonesia and Azura Indonesia gave testimonials in the blue programmes and movements collaborating with AIS Forum. Check the recap of the incredible journey as we dive deep to foster collaboration, together we pledge to fuel the waves of change for a development of our sustainable blue economy. We also have the recap of the pitching sessions, as 10 innovative start-ups showcased their journey of game-changing business models for a more sustainable and brighter future! AIS Forum #FosteringCollaborationEnablingInnovation harapura impact #PioneeringImpactMeasurement #PentahelixEcosystemManagement __ #AISForum #UNDP #SDGs #OurOceanOurFuture #AISStartupBlueHub #BlueInnovationSolution #Sustainable #Business #Pledging #Commitment #RoadtoHLM #RoadtoAISHLM #harapuraimpact #ImpactMeasurement #ProgramDesignDevelopment #AISBusinessMatchingWrapupSeries

Calling all health tech trailblazers! 🚀 Ready to take your start-up to new heights and connect with top-notch VCs? We've got some thrilling news to share! 🌟   Representing Monk's Hill Ventures, I am gearing up to rock the stage at Nurture to Scale Batch 3! 🎉   Brought to you by Endeavor Indonesia and UK-Indonesia Tech Hub (UK in Indonesia - British Embassy Jakarta), Nurture to Scale is your passport to a world of growth opportunities. This program aims to help nurture start-up entrepreneurs in Indonesia by providing access to resources, successful founders, key industry leaders, and mentors.   Here are the details on the founder that we are looking for: 🚀 Founders of healthcare/health tech start-ups with company HQ in Indonesia 🌐 Have progressed beyond ideation stage, with a potential marketable product or service 💰 Proof of making revenues 💡 Preferably those who have previously received any form of funding for their business preferred, but not essential   Ready to dive in? Apply now at nurturetoscale.org and check out our FAQs for all the details!   Join us in this thrilling adventure, and let's forge connections that'll propel our start-ups to the stratosphere! 🚀 #NurtureToScale #StartupJourney"

Calling all health tech trailblazers! 🚀 Ready to take your start-up to new heights and connect with top-notch VCs? We've got some thrilling news to share! 🌟 Maria Marcia from East Ventures is gearing up to rock the stage at Nurture to Scale Batch 3! 🎉 Brought to you by Endeavor Indonesia and UK-Indonesia Tech Hub (UK in Indonesia - British Embassy Jakarta), Nurture to Scale is your passport to a world of growth opportunities. This program aims to help nurture start-up entrepreneurs in Indonesia by providing access to resources, successful founders, key industry leaders, and mentors. Here are the details on the founder that we are looking for: 🚀 Founders of healthcare/ health tech start-ups with company HQ in Indonesia 🌐 Have progressed beyond ideation stage, with a potential marketable product or service 💰 Proof of making revenues 💡 Preferably those who have previously received any form of funding for their business preferred, but not essential Ready to dive in? Apply now at nurturetoscale.org and check out our FAQs for all the details! Join us in this thrilling adventure, and let's forge connections that'll propel our start-ups to the stratosphere! 🚀 #NurtureToScale #StartupJourney