In this AMA, investment associates from early-stage VC Wavemaker Partners share what they've been up to during the pandemic (investing and supporting founders? Zoom calls?) and take your questions. Join to know what really happens behind the scenes in a VC and hear the insights they've learned from investing in Bandung’s and Indonesia’s startups such as Moka, eFishery, and GudangAda. Entrepreneurs and anyone interested in value creation in Indonesia and Southeast Asia are welcome!
Melissa joined Wavemaker in 2018. She focuses on property, media, and retail investments, as well as the Indonesian market. Prior to Wavemaker, she led Shopee’s Regional Marketing (Partnerships) team, where she sourced and nurtured strategic platform-wide partnerships across synergistic industries. She also held various roles at Singapore Airlines, from corporate strategy, fuel procurement, and hedging to product innovation and management. Melissa graduated summa cum laude from New York University with a double major in International Relations and Economics.
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Ajay joined Wavemaker Partners in 2018. He is involved in the sourcing and evaluation of deals, due diligence, and the preparation of investment proposals for the fund’s investment decisions. He focuses on the performance of Wavemaker’s Fintech and Agritech portfolio companies as well as the Indonesian and South Asian markets. Previously, Ajay was a consultant with Deloitte Consulting in the United States, focusing on human capital strategy for a number of Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, Ajay has experience in banking, energy, and startups in both emerging and developed markets. Ajay graduated from Emory University with a degree in Economics.
BLOCK71 Bandung
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Experienced Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Investor Relations, Business Planning, Operations Management, and Event Management. Strong consulting professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Industrial Engineering.
Geekhunter
CEO
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Ken Ratri Iswari got her bachelor and MBA degree from School of Business and Management ITB and graduated from the institution with distinction (cum laude, GPA 3.90/4.00). Ken was the best achiever for Business Leadership and Human Capital Management. Ken is also awarded scholarship from Total E&P for 9 consecutive years and a recipient of Australia Awards Indonesia's Short Term Scholarship.
Ken started her professional career as Account Manager in P&G and as Recruiter in Shell. Pursuing her passion in entrepreneurship, she decided to quit her multinational corporation career and joined a start-up incubator, Contenga International (now Liv.it) as Human Capital Manager. In 2013, Ken officially established Geekhunter, IT recruitment consultant together with her business partner, Yunita Anggraeni.
Ken is awarded Founder of the Year by JABAR Digital Awards 2019. She is on the list of Gen.T Indonesia Tatler 2018 as 50 Young Game-Changers Shaping Indonesia's Future; Cleo Magazine's 30 Under 30 Young, Passionate and Successful Women; Recruiting Daily's 300+ Women in HR Technology Worth Watching. Ken is also serving as a mentor for Gerakan 1000 Startup Digital and The Greater Hub Accelerator. Until now, Ken is the director of Startup Grind Bandung and country's ambassador for She Loves Tech 2019.
Ken has been featured in various media and has been invited to speak in various events such as TechinAsia 2015-2019, The NextDev Conference, Innovfest Unbound Singapore 2017, Gerakan 1000 Startup Digital, Slush Singapore 2016, StudentxCEO Summit 2016, Women in IT 2016, TEDx TelkomU, Startup Weekend, and various startup events.
With Geekhunter, Ken is aiming to help tech companies hiring the right IT professional; help IT professional to have a better and meaningful career; and promote Indonesia's tech talents. Afterall, it's about improving life through opportunities.
Her skills and expertise are especially on Tech Recruitment, Entrepreneurship, and Business Development. Ken is actively involved in various start-up communities and shaping Indonesia's tech talent ecosystem.
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Startup Grind Jakarta
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Asia Commerce Network
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