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The talent arbitrage basis for tech valuations

VC investments (and their associated valuations) can be seen to be a broad index on talent--not necessarily an endorsement of specific business models. Spotting founders who understand the power of leveraging capital and talent arbitrage will create outsized returns in traditional and emerging markets.

Why it’s time to sustain the telehealth momentum gained during COVID-19

Instead of replacing traditional healthcare delivery, experts believe COVID-19 has boosted telehealth’s importance as an option in healthcare. Now that patients have experienced the convenience of going online for first-time visits instead of spending hours waiting at the clinic, they are likely to turn to it as an option after the pandemic as well. The…

Southeast Asia market opportunities uncovered

Now is a better time than ever to be investing in Indonesia's digital ecosystem and help back the next generation of entrepreneurs building disruptive businesses. In the next ten years, we'll see over half of the top 20 largest market cap businesses on the IDX being digital-first businesses.

Challenges and opportunities: How digital tools help increase customer retention rate and yield for traditional businesses like automotive service

These three phases of digitization correspond to the three states of "before service," "in service," and "after service," respectively. Without the digitalization of vehicle condition management, customer relationship management will purely rely on managers and technicians.

‘Coffee Talk’ director on how to market PC games

In the context of effective marketing, game creator Mohammad Fahmi believes that all indie studios should pre-launch their games properly.

The secrets to creating a unique brand in 2021

Businesses are rapidly assuming a new role in their community. Customers want much more from their favorite brands than just products and services. They want these brands to be transparent, long-lasting, and ethical.

Shippit’s ASEAN marketing lead on the importance of owned media and storytelling

Market expansion in ASEAN can be tricky, as each country has different norms and consumer behaviors. Shippit’s regional marketing rep Divya Saraf shares key findings.

How cloud kitchens offer endless opportunities for rapid expansion amid the pandemic

With the F&B industry amidst one of its most revolutionary periods of all time, we are likely to see increased interest in cloud kitchen models. This space offers the potential of better unit economics, improved profitability, and faster scalability that could result in a more secure and sustainable business for all.

Tech-enabling Indonesia’s 63M MSMEs, the engine of growth for the post-pandemic recovery

MSMEs are the engine of growth for the Indonesian economy, with 60 million+ registered MSMEs contributing approximately 61% of GDP. This enormous category employs over 116 million people, which is equivalent to 97 percent of Indonesia’s labor force. I believe there is tremendous value in providing solutions to MSMEs and opportunities to enter the Indonesian…