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Co-founder of NPAW
Otto Christof Wüst Acedo is co-founder and COO at social media advertising firm Adsmurai while serving as advisor to The Real Plaza, an online platform for cross-border real estate transactions. He is also co-founder and the former CEO of NPAW, where he was responsible for new business generation developing and strategic relationships with customers and partners during the startup's growth phase. NPAW's funding round with Axon Partners Group was completed during his tenure as CEO. Wüst read Telecommunications Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, has studied at Duke University and holds a MSc. in Computer Science from Pompeu Fabra University.
Otto Christof Wüst Acedo is co-founder and COO at social media advertising firm Adsmurai while serving as advisor to The Real Plaza, an online platform for cross-border real estate transactions. He is also co-founder and the former CEO of NPAW, where he was responsible for new business generation developing and strategic relationships with customers and partners during the startup's growth phase. NPAW's funding round with Axon Partners Group was completed during his tenure as CEO. Wüst read Telecommunications Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, has studied at Duke University and holds a MSc. in Computer Science from Pompeu Fabra University.
Co-founder and CFO of Conclave
Graduating with a bachelor’s in Business Management and Finance from the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) in Indonesia, Aditya Hadiputra became the CFO of Utoyo & Partners in August 2011. He left the financial services company with its founding partner Marshall Utoyo in 2013. They decided to set up a coworking space hub Conclave in Jakarta, together with two other graduates from ITB. Based in Jakarta, Aditya has been CFO of Conclave since January 2013. He has also been working as an investment associate since July 2015 at MDI Ventures, Telkom’s venture capital arm.
Graduating with a bachelor’s in Business Management and Finance from the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) in Indonesia, Aditya Hadiputra became the CFO of Utoyo & Partners in August 2011. He left the financial services company with its founding partner Marshall Utoyo in 2013. They decided to set up a coworking space hub Conclave in Jakarta, together with two other graduates from ITB. Based in Jakarta, Aditya has been CFO of Conclave since January 2013. He has also been working as an investment associate since July 2015 at MDI Ventures, Telkom’s venture capital arm.
Co-founder and CEO of Brilio
Joseph Wadakethalakal majored in Mathematical Economics and History at Pomona University in the US. Upon graduating in 2009, he worked as an analyst for the investment bank Houlihan Lokey for eight months. He then joined JP Morgan but moved on to become an associate at private equity firm Zelnick Media Capital (ZMC).After two years at ZMC, Joe returned to Indonesia to establish his own business consultancy Seroja Partners. In 2014, he joined the online media group KapanLagi Network (KLN) and later became the CEO of KLN’s offshoot Brilio in 2015.
Joseph Wadakethalakal majored in Mathematical Economics and History at Pomona University in the US. Upon graduating in 2009, he worked as an analyst for the investment bank Houlihan Lokey for eight months. He then joined JP Morgan but moved on to become an associate at private equity firm Zelnick Media Capital (ZMC).After two years at ZMC, Joe returned to Indonesia to establish his own business consultancy Seroja Partners. In 2014, he joined the online media group KapanLagi Network (KLN) and later became the CEO of KLN’s offshoot Brilio in 2015.
Co-founder and CEO of Du'Anyam
Azalea Ayuningtyas has a bachelor’s in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan, as well as a master’s in Epidemiology from the Harvard University School of Public Health. She worked for one year as a consultant at Simon-Kucher & Partners in USA before returning to Indonesia to pursue her dream of using her skills to help people. In 2014, she co-founded Du’Anyam together with two high school friends. Azalea is the CEO of the social enterprise that seeks to empower women from Indonesia’s subsistence farming households.
Azalea Ayuningtyas has a bachelor’s in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan, as well as a master’s in Epidemiology from the Harvard University School of Public Health. She worked for one year as a consultant at Simon-Kucher & Partners in USA before returning to Indonesia to pursue her dream of using her skills to help people. In 2014, she co-founded Du’Anyam together with two high school friends. Azalea is the CEO of the social enterprise that seeks to empower women from Indonesia’s subsistence farming households.
Co-founder and CMO of Madhang
Kaesang Pangarep is a vlogger and serial entrepreneur who first became famous through his YouTube vlogs, which sometimes involved his father, Indonesian president Joko Widodo. Kaesang had previously run his own fried banana business, Sang Pisang, before establishing home chef meal service Madhang in 2017, where he is chief marketing officer. Kaesang is concurrently the CEO of SKI Capital Partners, which provides funding to F&B startups and is a fourth year marketing student at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.
Kaesang Pangarep is a vlogger and serial entrepreneur who first became famous through his YouTube vlogs, which sometimes involved his father, Indonesian president Joko Widodo. Kaesang had previously run his own fried banana business, Sang Pisang, before establishing home chef meal service Madhang in 2017, where he is chief marketing officer. Kaesang is concurrently the CEO of SKI Capital Partners, which provides funding to F&B startups and is a fourth year marketing student at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.
Chief Mobile Officer and co-founder of Coinscrap
Juan Carlos López is a software engineer specializing in mobile applications. He worked for many years as an iOS Developer. In 2015, he co-founded Sensitrade, a revolutionary technology that captures sentiment about the stock market from social networks, predicting stock exchange evolution with a 87% success rate.A year later, with the same business partners, he co-founded Coinscrap, an app that facilitates micro-savings by rounding up purchases made with credit cards to the nearest euro. He is currently Coinscrap's Chief Mobile Officer.
Juan Carlos López is a software engineer specializing in mobile applications. He worked for many years as an iOS Developer. In 2015, he co-founded Sensitrade, a revolutionary technology that captures sentiment about the stock market from social networks, predicting stock exchange evolution with a 87% success rate.A year later, with the same business partners, he co-founded Coinscrap, an app that facilitates micro-savings by rounding up purchases made with credit cards to the nearest euro. He is currently Coinscrap's Chief Mobile Officer.
Co-founder and Group CFO of Orami, Co-founder and Managing Director of Xurya
Gusmantara Ekamukti Himawan, known as Eka, holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, USA. However, he chose a career in finance instead, beginning as a research associate at Independence Capital Asset Partners. After becoming an analyst there, he moved on to become an investment banker at Barclays for two years. He left Barclays in 2012 to co-found Bilna with fellow Purdue alumni Ferry Tenka and Jason Lamuda. He was the CFO of Bilna that merged with Moxy to become Orami. Eka is now the CFO and executive vice chairman of Orami.
Gusmantara Ekamukti Himawan, known as Eka, holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, USA. However, he chose a career in finance instead, beginning as a research associate at Independence Capital Asset Partners. After becoming an analyst there, he moved on to become an investment banker at Barclays for two years. He left Barclays in 2012 to co-found Bilna with fellow Purdue alumni Ferry Tenka and Jason Lamuda. He was the CFO of Bilna that merged with Moxy to become Orami. Eka is now the CFO and executive vice chairman of Orami.
Co-founder and Chief Design Officer of Fabelio
With a master’s in Commerce and Finance, Marshall Utoyo quickly founded a financial services firm Utoyo & Partners in November 2010. An entrepreneur at heart, he left the firm in January 2013. He had already co-founded a furniture business FASA Works and a coworking hub Conclave in 2012. He exited both in March 2015. The Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) graduate returned to the furniture business as a co-founder of Fabelio. Launched in June 2015 with seed funding of US$500,000, the e-commerce furniture company has also secured US$2 million in Series A funds in 2016.
With a master’s in Commerce and Finance, Marshall Utoyo quickly founded a financial services firm Utoyo & Partners in November 2010. An entrepreneur at heart, he left the firm in January 2013. He had already co-founded a furniture business FASA Works and a coworking hub Conclave in 2012. He exited both in March 2015. The Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) graduate returned to the furniture business as a co-founder of Fabelio. Launched in June 2015 with seed funding of US$500,000, the e-commerce furniture company has also secured US$2 million in Series A funds in 2016.
COO and Co-founder of GeoDB
Sacha Gordillo is a business management and finance graduate from Comillas Pontifical University (ICADE), with over 10 years of experience in financial trading, specializing in fixed income. Since 2006, he has worked as a trader at TransMarket Group LLC, OSTC Ltd and SM Investments. He is now the CIO and head trader at POW Partners that he co-founded in 2016 in Madrid.The cryptocurrency ecosystem has always fascinated the veteran trader. In 2018, Gordillo joined GeoDB as co-founder and COO. He is one of the key figures in the conceptualization of GeoDB, a global decentralized data marketplace based in Madrid.
Sacha Gordillo is a business management and finance graduate from Comillas Pontifical University (ICADE), with over 10 years of experience in financial trading, specializing in fixed income. Since 2006, he has worked as a trader at TransMarket Group LLC, OSTC Ltd and SM Investments. He is now the CIO and head trader at POW Partners that he co-founded in 2016 in Madrid.The cryptocurrency ecosystem has always fascinated the veteran trader. In 2018, Gordillo joined GeoDB as co-founder and COO. He is one of the key figures in the conceptualization of GeoDB, a global decentralized data marketplace based in Madrid.
CTO and co-founder of Quipu
Albert Bellonch is computer science engineer based in Barcelona. He is teacher and mentor in Ironhack, a coding bootcamp in web development, UX/UI design and data analytics.He has been involved in the founding and development of Itnig, a startup accelerator based in Barcelona. In this capacity, he has covered the roles of software engineer and CTO and today is one of Itnig's partners.In 2013, he co-founded Quipu, a cloud SaaS tool that automates invoicing and cash management for freelancers, SMEs and accounting firms. He covered the role of CTO until end of 2018, when he became VP of Engineering.
Albert Bellonch is computer science engineer based in Barcelona. He is teacher and mentor in Ironhack, a coding bootcamp in web development, UX/UI design and data analytics.He has been involved in the founding and development of Itnig, a startup accelerator based in Barcelona. In this capacity, he has covered the roles of software engineer and CTO and today is one of Itnig's partners.In 2013, he co-founded Quipu, a cloud SaaS tool that automates invoicing and cash management for freelancers, SMEs and accounting firms. He covered the role of CTO until end of 2018, when he became VP of Engineering.
Co-founder of Halofina
Eko Pratomo graduated from Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) with a degree in Flight Engineering. He holds an MBA from IPMI International Business School in Jakarta. In the late '80s, he studied Aeronautical Engineering at the Delft University of Technology. Pratomo and his wife run the Syamsi Dhuha Foundation, a social enterprise for people with lupus and low vision. Since 2010, he has been a senior advisor at BNP Paribas Investment Partners. In 2017, he started Halofina with Adjie Wicaksana. Pratomo won Indonesia’s Asset Manager CEO of the Year 2008 award from Asia Asset Management.
Eko Pratomo graduated from Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) with a degree in Flight Engineering. He holds an MBA from IPMI International Business School in Jakarta. In the late '80s, he studied Aeronautical Engineering at the Delft University of Technology. Pratomo and his wife run the Syamsi Dhuha Foundation, a social enterprise for people with lupus and low vision. Since 2010, he has been a senior advisor at BNP Paribas Investment Partners. In 2017, he started Halofina with Adjie Wicaksana. Pratomo won Indonesia’s Asset Manager CEO of the Year 2008 award from Asia Asset Management.
Co-founder and CFO of Gojek
Featured in Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia 2016 at age 29, Kevin Aluwi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship and International Relations from the University of Southern California. Before joining Gojek in 2014, Kevin worked at Salem Partners, Merah Putih and Zalora. Kevin also co-founded Setipe.com, an Indonesia-based online dating site. He was born in September 1986.After co-founder Nadiem Makarim left Gojek in 2019, Aluwi became Gojek’s co-CEO with fellow executive Andre Soelistyo. With the merger of Gojek and Tokopedia to form GoTo in 2021, Aluwi remained as Gojek CEO while Soelistyo became CEO of GoTo.
Featured in Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia 2016 at age 29, Kevin Aluwi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship and International Relations from the University of Southern California. Before joining Gojek in 2014, Kevin worked at Salem Partners, Merah Putih and Zalora. Kevin also co-founded Setipe.com, an Indonesia-based online dating site. He was born in September 1986.After co-founder Nadiem Makarim left Gojek in 2019, Aluwi became Gojek’s co-CEO with fellow executive Andre Soelistyo. With the merger of Gojek and Tokopedia to form GoTo in 2021, Aluwi remained as Gojek CEO while Soelistyo became CEO of GoTo.
Amartha’s business co-op for unbanked entrepreneurs has pivoted into Indonesia’s fastest-growing P2P lending fintech for women, with over 800% growth in loans issued.
Amartha’s business co-op for unbanked entrepreneurs has pivoted into Indonesia’s fastest-growing P2P lending fintech for women, with over 800% growth in loans issued.
CEO & Managing Director of AEInnova
David Comellas Vogel was the first investor in AEInnova, where he is currently CEO and Managing Director. Comellas started his career as a manager at Caixa Catalunya bank and then as a senior consultant at financial advisory firm Qualinneo. He continued his finance career at Deutsche Bank and as a consultant in Insights Business Partners until 2017. As a partner at Blocktac, Comellas has been an investor and serial entrepreneur, while also assuming the role of advisor and partner at Happy Customer Box. Comellas holds a master's degree in banking administration from Barcelona's Universitat Pompeu Fabra and is also the Vice-President of Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell.
David Comellas Vogel was the first investor in AEInnova, where he is currently CEO and Managing Director. Comellas started his career as a manager at Caixa Catalunya bank and then as a senior consultant at financial advisory firm Qualinneo. He continued his finance career at Deutsche Bank and as a consultant in Insights Business Partners until 2017. As a partner at Blocktac, Comellas has been an investor and serial entrepreneur, while also assuming the role of advisor and partner at Happy Customer Box. Comellas holds a master's degree in banking administration from Barcelona's Universitat Pompeu Fabra and is also the Vice-President of Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell.
A UNESCO partner and the world’s largest online language-learning platform, supporting 72 languages, Talkmate helps users master speaking a new language in 200 hours.
A UNESCO partner and the world’s largest online language-learning platform, supporting 72 languages, Talkmate helps users master speaking a new language in 200 hours.
Indonesian rental and asset management platform Travelio bags US$18m funding
The four-year-old proptech startup recently raised Series B funding as it gains ground in Indonesia’s growing real estate investment market
Raising $50m second fund, Indogen Capital seeks more international partners and exits
Cooperation is key to Indogen's investment thesis, as it looks to help more foreign VCs and their portfolio startups find success in Southeast Asia's biggest market
How Aptoide gained 150 million users – without paid promotion
With legions of online businesses competing for a slice of the pie, many resort to shelling out cash to get noticed. Aptoide cuts through the noise with a simple concept: create value, keep it open and people will come to you
What Indonesia’s election could mean for startups and investors
Industry players voice their hopes, concerns and expectations as the April presidential election nears
Shilling Capital Partners: Growing Portuguese tech businesses from seed
An early mover, the influential angel investing firm is accelerating local techs into Brazil and globally
Indonesian insurtech Qoala survives pandemic with new partners and products
Acquisition of Thai insurtech FairDee to spearhead expansion into Southeast Asia, building on earlier entry into Malaysia and Vietnam and a Covid-19 travel insurance product at home
Southeast Asian startups to keep riding digitalization, IPO boom, investors say
O2O business models and growing interest in ESG are also key themes, as regional startups gain $4.4bn of funding in first half of 2021
Faraday Venture Partners’ MP Gonzalo Tradacete: “We are actively looking for startups”
Amid the Covid-19 slump, Faraday Venture Partners' CIO and MP shares his expectations for startup investments and favored sectors, the measures his firm has taken so far to help investees ride out the crisis, and more.
EV maker Xpeng Motors partners Didi to offer car rentals and better charging services
Besides working with China's largest ride-hailing platform, Xpeng Motors has also connected to the charging networks of EV maker NIO and TELD, China's biggest EV charging network
Delman helps enterprises wrangle data for machine learning and automation
With fresh $1.6m seed funding and high-profile partners, Delman’s data services are helping Indonesian clients achieve digital transformation
Amid Covid-19 gloom, some bright spots in Portugal's tech startup scene
Despite a recession and doubling of the unemployment rate forecast this year, it's not all bad news for the Portuguese tech ecosystem
Pula: Pioneering insurtech helps to improve Africa's food security
With Kenyan insurtech Pula’s micro-insurance products, millions of farmers no longer have to bear the full risk of losses from natural disasters and crop failures
In a nascent market, one-year-old Starfield has brought its offerings to around 3,000 F&B outlets and generated RMB 10m in revenue
Halofina brings wealth management to millennials
Indonesian startup extends service once reserved for the rich to a wider market so the young can invest toward their life goals
For equality in education, Odilo brings books in the cloud free to millions worldwide
The "Amazon for digital content" Spanish edtech startup delivers virtual libraries and classrooms to kids and adults worldwide
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