Health
One night during the deadly Delta wave, while looking at the data collected from the volunteers on how many ICU beds would run out of Oxygen, I couldn't shake the image of patients' families in those hospital waiting rooms. Just months earlier, I'd been in
About me
I'm an Indonesian serial entrepreneur with a heart for mentoring and investing in the next generation of Indonesian brands. If you're curious to learn more, my linkedin is here. But why this blog, and who am I writing for? A close friend hit me with this
About me
Kazuo Ishiguro's "Klara and the Sun," published before GPT's widespread adoption, remains a thought-provoking read. If you're familiar with his classic work, "The Remains of the Day," you'll recognize his distinctive style. The novel takes a fascinating approach
Creative
The deafening boom of a car chase, the searing flames, the acrid tang of gunpowder – even from the sidelines, the filming of an action sequence set pulses racing. This organized chaos aptly mirrors the thrilling momentum of Indonesia's burgeoning film industry. Jakarta's streets may hum with
Creative
Not long after seeing "Eksil," I met a woman whose grandfather has lived in exile since 1965. She confided that her mother's deepest regret was never having met her own father. Lola's two-hour documentary masterfully distills six decades of such despair, a poignant reminder
Creative
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
SMEs
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
Notes on SMEs, healthcare, creative industry, F&B, and books
Merek-merek Indonesia, terutama yang kecil menengah, bisa mencontoh cara Jepang menghasilkan brand global yang identik dengan kualitas tinggi. Tahun lalu, delegasi B20 Kadin yang dipimpin Pak Arsjad Rasjid melakukan kunjungan ke Jepang untuk menentukan sektor mana saja yang paling berpotensi bagi UMKM Indonesia untuk ekspor. Kunjungan pertama kami adalah ke
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 -
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,
I ask myself three questions when making career changes.
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
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.
Beberapa pekan lalu, saya diajak oleh master story teller Angga Sasongko untuk menemaninya begadang dalam syuting adegan terakhir di 13 Bom. Selain merasakan emosi, ketegangan, dan kegembiraan produksi, saya mengamati banyak kesamaan antara proses kerja seorang sutradara dengan wirausaha. Tiba di lokasi sekitar pukul sebelas malam, saya melihat deretan ruko
Kemarin saya ditanya oleh tim pemimpin.id, sebuah organisasi kepemimpinan anak muda, kira-kira apa yang bisa dilakukan oleh pemuda pemudi Indonesia. Kalau membeli produk lokal kan tergantung kekuatan dompet masing-masing, sehingga langsung kepikiran cara membantu UKM adalah dengan memberikan ulasan di Google Maps. Selain membeli produknya, masih banyak tindakan positif
Beberapa bulan lalu, saya berdiskusi dengan Gina, founder dari Pasta by the Park tentang mengapa penting sekali untuk meningkatkan jumlah review di Google Maps. Saat itu restoran yang lokasinya di tengah taman Martha Tiahahu, baru saja buka dan masih berjuang mencari pelanggan. Sewaktu bercerita ke Gina, saya ceritakan ada tiga
Daftar delapan buku yang saya sarankan untuk wirausaha.
Semalam saya ke pembukaan studio barunya Ario dan Ruby, duo yang merintis podcast Thirty Days of Lunch. Ario memperkenalkan saya sebagai salah satu bintang tamu dan mengatakan bahwa yang dia ingat dari pembicaraan kita adalah tentang bisnis dengan Karma baik. Di dalam podcast yang kami rekam tahun lalu, Ario sempat
Sekitar satu bulan yang lalu salah satu founder coffee shop yang saya dan teman-teman saya bantu nanya, "Mas Aldi kok jarang sharing ya di IG, padahal kalau ketemu banyak cerita yang berguna Mas?" Tidak lama kemudian ada founder lain yang bilang, "Di kayanya IG lo mesti di