Beberapa minggu lalu, saya ngobrol dengan teman yang punya brand fashion lokal. Dia cerita, "Duh, perang dagang ini bikin stres. Harga-harga naik, tapi pembeli makin sensitif soal harga. Mau kompetitif tapi takut rugi." Percakapan itu bikin saya mikir. Banyak brand fashion lokal yang mungkin bingung menghadapi situasi ini.
Membaca Panduan Lima Jari rasanya seperti duduk ngobrol santai dengan seorang teman yang lagi filosofis—bukan membahas hal-hal besar, tapi justru merenungkan yang kecil-kecil dalam hidup. Pertama kali ketemu Edward, kami ngobrol cukup panjang di sebuah kedai kopi kecil di Glodok. Topiknya beragam: keluarga, pekerjaan, suka duka hidup. Dan perasaan
Semua di Visinema lagi deg-degan nunggu rilis film animasi Jumbo tanggal 1 April nanti. Wajar sih—film ini butuh waktu lima tahun untuk digarap, dengan budget yang sangat besar dan lebih dari 400 orang yang terlibat demi menciptakan animasi yang mendekati kualitas Pixar. Sebagai perbandingan, Toy Story, film petama Pixar,
Meira created a Korean-style romantic comedy perfect for a night out with friends or partners—two hours of laughter and feel good warmth. While the promotional posters highlight a love triangle, the film is so much more. She must have watched a lot of K drama, as much more so
A common question I get when mentoring founders is, "What are the key personality traits I’ve noticed in successful entrepreneurs?" The tricky part about answering this is that entrepreneurs are a diverse group. A 20-something AI startup founder isn’t going to have the same traits as
An atmospheric, visually rich film I’d recommend to those who might typically shy away from the horror genre.
Many reviews have already praised Home Sweet Loan for portraying financial struggles with a gentle, almost delicate touch. But beyond its well-crafted story, the film stands out as a masterclass in financial education, first engaging our emotions before driving home its lessons.
Last year, I wrote about seeing business expansion not just for the sake of building a profit machine, but as a craft to perfect and spread. This "organic vs. hyper growth" battle is especially fierce in the coffee world. We have giants like Starbucks, pitted against a collection
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
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
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
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
Films & Books
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
Films & Books
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
Entrepreneurship
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
Films & Books
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 -
Films & Books
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,
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I ask myself three questions when making career changes.
Films & Books
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
Films & Books
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.
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About me
It was quite intimidating talking about a topic which I am still a newbie in with the producer of the country’s top grossing film this year. I became a commissioner for Visinema, a film and entertainment company a year ago and was invited to give an outsider's
Health
Last night during Halodoc’s sixth-anniversary event, Jonathan, the CEO, asked me to share my own journey as a mentor, advisor, and now board member of Halodoc. The theme was how the halodoc stepped up multiple times to save lives during the pandemic. A Healthtech business plan that failed to
Health
One of the highlights of 2021 for us was the privilege of being a volunteer for Oxygen for Indonesia. We wanted to share our story with you, our donors, and our partners, as a way to thank you. None of what we share below would have been possible without your