Best Tech In Asia Indonesia Podcasts (2024)

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8 Ways to Build a Unicorn with 1 in 40 Roulette Odds - E484 24:14

9d ago24:14

24:14

Jeremy Au defined startups as newly established businesses bringing future technologies to the present, with unicorns being those valued at over $1 billion. These valuations are typically driven by revenue generation of around $100 million annually and market confidence in future profitability, eg. Palantir and Salesforce. Private markets apply val…

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Satvinder Singh: Is Southeast Asia Worth Investing? 1:04:32

4h ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Deputy Secretary General of the ASEAN Economic Community, Satvinder Singh, talks about ASEAN from a macroeconomic perspective. Touching the region’s economic initiatives and breakthroughs—from digital economy, carbon neutrality, to inter- and intra-region trade. #Endgame #GitaWirjawan #SatvinderSingh ---------------------- About the Guest: Satvinde…

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David vs. Goliath: Startup Disruption, Incumbent Scale & Asymmetric War For Customers - E487 30:33

1d ago30:33

30:33

Jeremy Au breaks down the "David vs. Goliath" dynamics of startups challenging industry giants. Startups face unique marketing challenges but can thrive by focusing on experimentation and innovation, creating entirely new market categories. Just like the rise of oat milk and nicotine vapes, disruptive marketing turned once-unknown products into bil…

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EVENT: The Canberra launch of Sean Turnell’s Best Laid Plans — The Inside Story of Reform in Aung San Suu Kyi’s Myanmar 1:01:18

4m ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Sean Turnell's new Lowy Institute Paper, Best Laid Plans, was officially launched by Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong at an event at the National Press Club in Canberra, on Monday 14 October 2024. The new book offers a unique first-hand account of the radical reforms implemented in Myanmar under the ill-fated civilian government of Daw Aung …

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Caixin Deep Dive: China’s Fiscal and Monetary Stimulus Combo 8:03

14m ago8:03

8:03

The impact of Beijing’s two-pronged approach on the country’s economic fundamentals remains to be seen. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on two Caixin stories: China’s Fresh Stimulus Targets Property and Stock Market Challenges China Unveils Fiscal Stimulus Targeting…

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Peter Carey: Tanah Jawa 300 Tahun yang Lalu 1:38:19

19m ago1:38:19

1:38:19

Sejarawan senior dan Indonesianis, Peter Carey, membahas Hindia Belanda pada masa penjajahan Daendels dan Raffles. Mulai dari lanskap dunia pada pertengahan abad ke-19, peran Pangeran Diponegoro dalam memperjuangkan kebudayaan Jawa yang adiluhung, serta bagaimana Indonesia modern mesti tampil di hadapan peradaban-peradaban dunia lainnya hari ini. #…

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Michael Chua: Consultant to Award-Winning Actor at Age 50, AI Disrupting Filmmaking & Climbing the 'Third Mountain' - E486 31:53

4d ago31:53

31:53

Michael Chua, Award-Winning Actor, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Consultant to Award-Winning Actor at Age 50: Michael had a a long and successful career as a technology consultant traveling across Europe. At the age of 50, he was talent-scouted through a Facebook photo to become an actor. His curiosity exploring a new creative field quickly blossomed…

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Conversations: Hostage diplomacy with Sean Turnell 20:26

2d ago20:26

20:26

Hostage-taking and arbitrary detention by both state and non-state actors are on the rise. The Lowy Institute’s Sean Turnell, himself wrongfully imprisoned for two years in Myanmar, and Lydia Khalil discuss hostage diplomacy, its personal and global impacts and what can be done about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Axiata Group: Driving Digital Innovation with a Robust Risk Strategy 33:24

4d ago33:24

33:24

Guest: Mr. Abid Adam, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Axiata Group Berhad Have you ever come across Teach Your Child How to Think by Edward de Bono or Mental Models by Peter Hollins? In this episode, Abid shares not only his favorite books but also his fascinating personal journey of moving to Malaysia and how he and his family have embraced the…

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China: US$1.1 Trillion Monetary Stimulus, Temu & Shein vs. USA De Minimis Tariffs & YouTube & Shopee Anti-TikTok Shop Alliance with Jianggan Li- E485 24:04

6d ago24:04

24:04

Jianggan Li, Founder & CEO of Momentum Works, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. US$1.1 Trillion Monetary Stimulus: Jianggan and Jeremy examined China’s recent monetary measures (equivalent to 6% of nominal GDP) boosting consumer confidence and stabilizing the housing and stock markets. The Politburo launched a $114 billion lending pool to support stock b…

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Caixin Deep Dive: How Chinese Investment Guru’s ‘Supernatural’ Predictions Failed His Followers 8:26

2h ago8:26

8:26

Ex-Taoist monk Sui Guangyi claimed to make investments by aligning heaven, earth and humanity. His company’s 2018 gala even featured former national leaders like Nicolas Sarkozy and Kevin Rudd. But now, investors are left waiting to get their money back. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for a…

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After Billions Lost in Vertical Farming, Can Future Farms Lead a Tech-Driven Comeback? - E:46 1:11:19

1h ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Need help with market expansion, product market fit, growth, or fundraising? Reach out!https://forms.gle/PkKjvfqCUjq4MgGk6Support the pod!https://buymeacoffee.com/lowlevelbarbariansLets Connect!* https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderle/* https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-ng-ff/Vertical farming once promised to revolutionize agriculture, but with bi…

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Venture Scaling Challenges & Reflections: Insights from the Frontlines - E:45 1:12:03

3h ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Need help with market expansion, product market fit, growth, or fundraising? Reach out!https://forms.gle/PkKjvfqCUjq4MgGk6Support the pod!https://buymeacoffee.com/lowlevelbarbariansLets Connect!* https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderle/* https://www.linkedin.com/in/jianggan/* https://www.linkedin.com/in/cblakelarson/This a cross collaboration with …

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EVENT: The 2024 US presidential election — Democracy and its discontents 1:03:17

6d ago1:03:17

1:03:17

As the United States approaches a pivotal presidential election in November, populism is on the rise and key tenets of American democracy are being tested. Meanwhile, the rest of the world is preparing for two very different versions of the superpower. ‍Dr Michael Dimock, the President of Pew Research Center, joins the Lowy Institute's Ryan Neelam …

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Johann Wah: Student Founder Beginnings, Amazon to Nika.eco Founder & Climate Change Perspective - E483 23:21

11d ago23:21

23:21

Johann Wah, President & Cofounder of Nika.eco, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Student Founder Beginnings: While attending Yale-NUS, Johann founded a sustainable apparel company to pay for his university expenses and dates with his now-wife. The business started gaining traction after a Straits Times article featured their eco-friendly fabrics, but the…

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Conversations: The global impact of a Harris or Trump victory 29:07

1d ago29:07

29:07

With less than a month to go before one of the most consequential presidential elections in US history, Lowy Institute experts Lydia Khalil, Hervé Lemahieu and Sam Roggeveen sit down to discuss what a potential Trump or Harris administration would mean for the United States and its relationships with allies and adversaries. Drawing on two recently …

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PGP Youth: From Bangladesh, In Solidarity: Lessons in Protest for the Student Movement in Indonesia 38:43

2d ago38:43

38:43

In this episode, Afifah Fitriyani Oceanto, a student from Jentera Law School, sits down with Shoeb Abdullah and Subinoy Mustofi Eron, co-founders of Activate Rights, to discuss the mass protests in Bangladesh calling for reform of the government’s job quota system. Initially sparked by students, the movement quickly spread nationwide, drawing in ci…

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Thailand: New Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Founder Failure Stigma & Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing with Wing Vasiksiri - E482 33:30

13d ago33:30

33:30

Wing Vasiksiri, General Partner & Founder of WV Fund, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Founder Failure Stigma: They compared how failure is perceived by founders and society in Southeast Asia versus the US, focusing on Thailand and Singapore. In Thailand, failure carries a strong stigma, making it harder for failed founders to reintegrate into the ecosy…

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APAC VC Panel: India Early-Stage Recovery, Emerging Markets Cross-Border Challenges & Deep Tech Boom - E482 24:01

16d ago24:01

24:01

Jeremy Au moderated a panel of venture capitalists to unpack the key trends shaping APAC’s investment landscape. Nruthya Madappa emphasized India's rapid recovery in early-stage VC, driven by second and third-time founders and $600 million deployed across 80+ companies at 3one4 Capital. She outlined how India's growing consumer class now outpaces C…

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EVENT: The War for Ukraine — Strategy and Adaptation Under Fire 57:59

6d ago57:59

57:59

The soundness of military strategy and the nimbleness with which strategy can adapt to unforeseen circumstances are the two most important factors in deciding victory or defeat. This is the clearest lesson to emerge from the Ukraine war, argues Mick Ryan, one of the most quoted and influential military experts on the conflict. ‍ We heard from Mick …

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Borko Kovacevic: Serbia Childhood to Singapore, 17 Years at Microsoft & Podcast Founder Poddster - E480 34:56

18d ago34:56

34:56

Borko Kovacevic, Cofounder of Poddster, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Serbia Childhood to Singapore: Borko reflected on his childhood in Serbia during the 1980s and 1990s, witnessing both Yugoslavia's prosperity and the hardships of the Bosnian and Kosovo wars. Economic instability and rising crime taught him street smarts and resilience, values he n…

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Caixin Deep Dive: PwC China’s Record Penalty 5:53

15d ago5:53

5:53

Notes: For brevity, “PwC China” in this podcast refers to PwC’s Chinese mainland affiliate, PwC Zhong Tian LLP. Likewise, “Evergrande” refers to the primary mainland subsidiary of China Evergrande Group, Hengda Real Estate Group Co. Ltd. The conversation segment of this podcast was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on…

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Development Futures: A climate loss and damage fund that works 18:52

8d ago18:52

18:52

In this episode, we delve into the United Nations Loss and Damage Fund, the most concrete effort to address restitution for those impacted by climate change. As the recently appointed board begins crafting a global fund to financially support climate victims, much remains unresolved, including complex questions about who is eligible for money and h…

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Osotspa: Practical Technology Implementation for Product, Operations and Customer 34:11

9d ago34:11

34:11

Guest: Pajaree Saengcum, Head of Supply Chain & Digital Technology, Osotspa In this episode, Khun Pajaree Saengcum, Head of Supply Chain & Digital Technology at Osotspa, shares how the company is transforming into a future-ready organization on the AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth Podcast. With a rich history, Osotspa is leveraging digital transformation to e…

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Vietnam: $3.3B Super Typhoon Disaster, VNG Police Raid & GoJek Market Exit with Valerie Vu- E479 27:57

20d ago27:57

27:57

Valerie Vu, Founding Partner of Ansible Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. $3.3B Super Typhoon Disaster: Super Typhoon Yagi caused over $3.3 billion in damage and resulted in more than 300 deaths in northern Vietnam. The typhoon was one of the worst in 30 years, which significantly disrupted Vietnam’s economy with power outages in factories and …

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Audra Pakalnyte: Lithuania To Malaysia, Adapt & Localize (Groupon Malaysia, KFit & Fave) & First Move VC Partner - E478 33:17

23d ago33:17

33:17

Audra Pakalnyte, Partner at First Move, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Lithuania To Malaysia: Growing up as the youngest of three daughters, Audra's childhood was shaped by Lithuania's national post-Soviet transformation. Her parents' dinner table conversations about multiple entrepreneurial ventures taught her first lessons in business dynamics and t…

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EVENT: From Jokowi to Prabowo: Perspectives from the ANU Indonesia Update 1:03:12

13d ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Monday 16 September 2024‍ Indonesia is in the countdown to the October presidential transition from Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to Prabowo Subianto, who won a decisive victory in the April presidential election. Hugely ambitious and popular, Jokowi leaves a complex legacy, including strained democratic institutions, the politicisation of the police and mi…

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Joseph Mocanu: PHD MedTech Founder, Global Healthcare VC & Emerging Manager Investor Myths - E477 31:14

25d ago31:14

31:14

Joseph Mocanu, Managing Partner at Verge HealthTech Fund, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. PHD MedTech Founder: Joseph shared his educational journey from studying molecular genetics at the University of Toronto where he initially focused on aging and cancer research, to realizing the essential role of business skills in bringing scientific advancements…

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2024 Asia Power Index Results 22:34

25d ago22:34

22:34

Each year, the Lowy Institute’s Asia Power Index (API) provides the authoritative guide to the distribution of power in Asia. In the first of a three part series on the API, index authors Susannah Patton, Jack Sato and Hervé Lemahieu discuss the findings of the latest edition, including the outlook for US-China competition, the relative influence o…

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Indonesia: Pope Visit, Shrinking Middle Class & Policy Reforms & Financial Literacy with Gita Sjahrir - E476 30:44

27d ago30:44

30:44

Gita Sjahrir, Head of Investment at BNI Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Pope Visit: They reflect on Pope Francis’ recent visit to Indonesia, emphasizing its significance as a beacon of positive media influence. The visit was part of a broader Asia Pacific tour and marked the first extensive travel of the Pope to the region. Gita noted the mas…

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Sherry Jiang: Founder Poker Strategy, Navigating Product-Market Fit Pivots & Big Tech Career Advice- E475 25:50

30d ago25:50

25:50

Sherry Jiang, CEO & Cofounder of Peek, and Jeremy Au explored three key topics: 1. Navigating Product-Market Fit Pivots: Crypto winter forced Sherry to pivot from her original idea—an algorithmic stablecoin protocol for Southeast Asian currencies. This shift led to the creation of Peek, an AI-powered platform for managing net worth. She highlighted…

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Debating the inevitability of US confrontation with China - Part two 24:36

20d ago24:36

24:36

Dmitri Alperovitch is the author of World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century. In this Lowy Institute Conversation, he talks with Sam Roggeveen about China’s ambitions, why Taiwan is so important, the military balance in Asia, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Oscar Jesionek: Austria Digital Nomad to Vietnam Founder, Audio Learning Product-Market Fit & Trust Your Gut - E474 33:29

1M ago33:29

33:29

Oscar Jesionek, CEO & Cofounder of Fonos, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Austria Digital Nomad to Vietnam Founder: Oscar traces his entrepreneurial path, starting from his academic background in economics in Austria to his diverse professional experiences in headhunting, healthcare, and finance. His early career was a period of self-discovery, where h…

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Big C: Overcoming Legacy Systems for Online-Offline Retail Integration 30:54

1M ago30:54

30:54

Guest: Surachai Hirannitichai, EVP - Digital Technology & Transformation, Big C In this episode, Khun Surachai Hirannitichai, EVP of Digital Technology at Big C, shared the company’s digital transformation journey on the AIBP B2B Growth Podcast. Big C is modernizing its retail systems by integrating legacy and new digital infrastructure, focusing o…

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Debating the inevitability of US confrontation with China - Part one 17:57

23d ago17:57

17:57

Dmitri Alperovitch is the author of World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century. In this Lowy Institute Conversation, he talks with Sam Roggeveen about China’s ambitions, why Taiwan is so important, the military balance in Asia, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Singapore: Johor Special Economic Zone, US Anti-China Reverse CFIUS & Regional Trade Diversification with Shiyan Koh - E473 18:32

1M ago18:32

18:32

Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Johor Special Economic Zone (SEZ): They explored the potential impact of the upcoming Johor-Singapore SEZ agreement, scheduled for signing in November. The SEZ, which is more than 4 times the size of Singapore, is seen as an opportunity to deepen economic ties between the tw…

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Caixin Biz Roundup: Indonesia Woos Chinese Investment in Solar, EV Battery Production 8:58

27d ago8:58

8:58

Beijing to launch anti-discrimination probe after Canada hikes EV tariffs, Mercedes-Benz plans $2 billion joint investment in China to regain lost ground. Subscribe to a bundle deal now to unlock all coverage by Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for only $200 a year. That’s a 66% discount. Group access and applicable discounts are available…

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Rob Snyder: McKinsey to Harvard MBA Founder, Cracking Product-Market Fit & Accelerate Or Die - E472 28:31

1M ago28:31

28:31

Rob Snyder, Founder of Reframe, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. McKinsey to Harvard MBA Founder: Rob detailed his initial career moves from political philosophy to starting at McKinsey, where he developed critical analytical skills and professional discipline. His time at Harvard Business School was shaped by the “Founder's Journey” course, which provi…

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Serena Lam: Vietnam Refugee Inspiration, IBM to SaaS Founder & Sales Automation Consequences - E471 33:14

1M ago33:14

33:14

Serena Lam, CEO & Founder of Fuzzy Sequence, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. IBM to SaaS Founder: Serena described her seven-year tenure at IBM, where she tackled diverse strategic roles across the U.S., China, and India. This experience provided her with a robust foundation in technology and business strategy, crucial for her later ventures. She empha…

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EVENT: In conversation with the President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga 58:56

29d ago58:56

58:56

On Tuesday 10 September we had a conversation with the President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, on key global economic challenges, what this means for Australia and the Asia-Pacific, and how the World Bank, governments, private sector, and civil society can work together to make the investments needed to end poverty and boost shared prosperit…

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China: Black Myth Wukong $1B AAA Game, $86B Tencent Publisher (League of Legends, SEA Group & VNG) & Real Estate Bubble Burst with Jianggan Li - E470 32:40

1M ago32:40

32:40

Jianggan Li, Founder & CEO of Momentum Works, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Black Myth Wukong $1B AAA Game: Jianggan and Jeremy examined the reinterpretation of 'Journey to the West' in the gaming blockbuster 'Black Myth: Wukong'. The developers overcame huge skepticism, incorporated complex cultural narratives into gameplay and overcame technical ch…

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Jesse Choi: Bain Capital & Stanford MBA, Moving To Indonesia For Love & Founding Reku Investment Platform - E469 33:17

1M ago33:17

33:17

Jesse Choi, Cofounder of Reku, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Bain Capital & Stanford MBA: Jesse shared his journey from an operations research and economics student at Columbia University to an early career at Bain management consulting and Bain Capital private equity. His Stanford MBA experience also expanded his professional network, deepened his a…

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Caixin Biz Roundup: Chinese Localities ‘Sell Everything to Save the Day’ 7:36

1M ago7:36

7:36

EV-maker BYD to buy out its German distributor, China Vanke debt cracks exposed after first loss in 20 years. Subscribe to a bundle deal now to unlock all coverage by Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for only $200 a year. That’s a 66% discount. Group access and applicable discounts are available. Contact us for a customized plan.…

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EVENT: The Sydney launch of Sean Turnell’s Best Laid Plans: The Inside Story of Reform in Aung San Suu Kyi’s Myanmar 1:01:16

1M ago1:01:16

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On Tuesday 3 September 2024 we had a conversation with Sean Turnell about his latest book, Best Laid Plans, a unique first-hand account of the radical reforms implemented in Myanmar under the ill-fated civilian government of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. These reforms, designed both to turn around Myanmar’s dire economy and lay the economic foundations for…

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Raditya Wibowo: Gojek Chief Transportation Officer, Founder MAKA Motors & How Hard Can It Be? - E468 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Raditya (Dito) Wibowo, CEO & Founder of MAKA Motors, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Gojek Chief Transportation Officer: Raditya describes his seven-year tenure rise from managing a nascent on-demand transportation service from the modest two-story home HQ with only 2 toilets to becoming Chief Transport Officer. Developing Gojek's first dynamic pricing…

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