In today's MindShare episode, we're looking at the future of education technology in Indonesia, a more than US$40 billion opportunity when combining B2B and B2C demand across multiple sub-verticals. Hosted by AC Ventures' Principal of Comms Leighton Cosseboom, we are joined by Abhay Saboo, the Co-founder & CEO of CoLearn, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing edtech platforms. It combines AI-powered homework help with live classes and a focus on STEM subjects. Also with us is Rangga Husnaprawira, Chief Product Officer at GovTech Edu, an organization that partners with the Indonesian ..read more

In this MindShare episode, AC Ventures’ Principal of PR & Communications Leighton Cosseboom hosts his colleague Samira Shihab, ACV’s Principal of Value Creation, and Chandan Deep, VP of Strategy and Operations at B Capital, a global venture capital firm anchored by Boston Consulting Group and led by Eduardo Saverin along with other high-profile names. With US$6.5 billion in assets under management across multiple funds, B Capital focuses on seed to late-stage growth investments, primarily in enterprise, fintech, and healthcare. Samira and Chandan dive into the imperative for modern VCs in ..read more

In this MindShare episode, host Leighton Cosseboom of AC Ventures discusses Indonesia's more than 64 million MSMEs, which contribute significantly to the economy, representing 99% of total business activities, creating 97% of jobs, and accounting for around 60% of the nation’s US$1.4 trillion GDP. These small businesses often take the form of “warungs” – outdoor cafes, food stalls, and family-owned convenience shops. They are vital for Indonesia's inclusive and sustainable economic development, supporting socio-economic progress and resilience at the grassroots level.  We are joined today ..read more

This MindShare episode is all about the next decade of e-commerce in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest and most important retail market. E-commerce in Indonesia has grown rapidly in recent years, with Lazada, Tokopedia, and Shopee paving the way for new players like Astro. Despite limited internet penetration and low consumer trust a decade ago, the market is now booming with revenue projected to reach US$52 billion in 2023 and US$77 billion by 2027. Hosted by Leighton Cosseboom, Head of Comms at AC Ventures, we are joined by two experts. Jacopo Mor is now the ex-COO of Lazada Indonesia, one ..read more

As we continue our MindShare series with group discussions on current events in Asia’s tech scene, today's episode is all about the future of crypto in emerging markets like Indonesia. The possibilities for blockchain in Southeast Asia are many. The region has a rapidly growing population with a high adoption rate of novel fintech. Governments are taking steps to regulate the crypto industry, while businesses are exploring its use for things like payments, remittances, and more. The region also has a large underbanked population, presenting a huge opportunity for financial inclusion via crypto ..read more

Today, we continue our MindShare series where we invite guests to have group discussions on current events in Asia’s tech scene. Stakeholders know that blockchain has the potential to radically change financial systems and, therefore, entire economies. The use of digital assets and smart contracts in DeFi can provide greater financial inclusion for the unbanked population and enable cross-border transactions with lower fees. Crypto trading and mining activities can also drive economic growth and create job opportunities. However, there are also concerns about the potential for illegal activiti ..read more

Continuing our series on impact in Indonesia’s digital economy, AC Ventures' Head of ESG Lauren Blasco is joined by Angelique Timmer, SVP of Impact and ESG at KoinWorks, a full-fledged neobank for MSMEs that started out as a peer-to-peer lending platform for entrepreneurs to access working capital beyond banks and traditional financial institutions. Today, KoinWorks delivers outsized impact across Indonesia by providing access to financial services and investment opportunities to underserved communities nationwide. This includes small business owners and micro-entrepreneurs that may not have a ..read more

In our new ongoing series "MindShare," AC Ventures curates expert guests to discuss current events and timely topics in the Southeast Asian tech ecosystem. Via insightful group discussion, we then interpret what it all means for startups, investors, and stakeholders in the region. Hosted by Leighton Cosseboom, Head of PR & Communication at ACV, today's topic is all about good governance in startups. It’s no secret that corporate governance in early-stage ventures has never been particularly stringent, especially in more nascent tech markets like Indonesia. But now, following a few high-pr ..read more

Today on Indonesia Digital Deconstructed, Lauren Blasco, Head of ESG at AC Ventures, continues our series on impact and ESG investing in Indonesia's vibrant digital economy. In this episode, Lauren is joined by Neels Steyn, Venture Architect Director at BCG Digital Ventures in Southeast Asia.  Neels, with the support of Boston Consulting Group, helps the world's largest and most influential corporations invent, launch, and scale innovative new businesses, products, and platforms designed to contribute to a better future. As such, he plays an essential role in steering the global economy t ..read more

Today, we continue our series on ESG and impact in Southeast Asia’s tech scene with Lauren Blasco, Head of ESG at AC Ventures, as our host.  AC Ventures recently established the nation’s first quantifiable ESG standards with its debut report, “Scaling Impact With Technology,” produced in partnership with Boston Consulting Group and supported by The Upright Project. There is no question that northern Europe is leading the charge when it comes to companies reporting their impact. Helsinki-based Upright is a high-powered platform that helps companies measure their impact on the environment a ..read more