Champions of Innovation
Uniting the champions, ideas, and networks that will define Indonesia’s innovation decade.

Our Champions

Adrian Hernanto
CEO, Kreasi Pangan
Adrian Hernanto
Digital innovator driving transformation in Indonesia’s agriculture sector. Builds collaborative ecosystems connecting agro-industry partners through technology. Leverages expertise to strengthen food security and drive innovation.
Previously: PT Triputra Agro Persada Group, ADIRA Finance, IMPAC Pte. Ltd., PT. SMART Tbk., PT. Pentasena Arthasentosa.

Adrian Suherman
CEO, Lippo Indonesia
Adrian Suherman
Technology entrepreneur currently CEO of Lippo Group. Former founder of OVO, Indonesia’s largest digital payment company, advancing Indonesia’s fintech landscape and digital transformation.
Previously: OVO, aCommerce, Telkomsel, A.T. Kearney, Oracle.

Alistair Johnston
CMO, Telkomsel (2019)
Alistair Johnston
Accomplished business leader delivering transformational growth across telecommunications, digital, and technology sectors. Extensive international experience across 10+ countries. Core expertise in board directorships, business development, and strategic planning.
Previously: Indosat, Telkomsel, AIS, Augere, O2, Orange, Virgin Mobile, Accenture.

Andi Boediman
Co-Founder, Ideosource

Andi Boediman
Entrepreneur and founder investing in 30+ tech startups and producing 25+ films. Leads multi-disciplinary education institutions serving Jakarta across creative arts, IT, and business programs. Pioneering AI-integrated learning models at scale in Indonesia.
Previously: IDEOWORKS.ID, Bhinneka.Com, BUBU

Andreas Surya
Partner, Kejora Capital

Andreas Surya
Former co-founder of MobileMonday Indonesia and is currently a Partner at Kejora. Passionate about leveraging technology across energy, agriculture, healthcare, and finance sectors. Expertise in venture capital and strategic management driving industry transformation.
Previously: Cisco, Nokia Siemens Networks, Siemens.

Andrias Ekoyuono
Chief of AI, Kumparan
Andrias Ekoyuono
Technology professional with expertise in corporate strategy, investment, and business development. Leads AI initiatives at kumparan.com, Indonesia’s leading online media platform with 1.1B monthly views across multiple platforms.
Previously: Ideosource Venture Capital, XL Axiata, Hewlett-Packard, Detikcom, JAC Executive.

Andy Zain
Founder, Kejora Capital
Andy Zain
Veteran tech entrepreneur and investor with 30+ years in the industry. Founded Kejora Capital, a top-performing Southeast Asia venture capital firm. Also founded Foundry Academy, Indonesia’s longest-running pre-seed accelerator supporting 1,000+ startup founders.
Previously: migme, Skybee Tbk, Elasitas Technologies, Polaris Network, inTouch Wireless Services.

Ari Awan
CTO, SMDV
Ari Awan
Tech professional with 20+ years in software engineering and product management. Expertise in scalable architecture and cloud computing. Trilingual with Industrial Engineering background. IT consultant across banking, telecom, FMCG, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Previously: 1ENGAGE, Cashbac, DMG, Dimo Pay Indonesia, MONOCO, BEENOS Inc., NHK, Bloomberg LP, PT. Fonterra Brands Indonesia, PT. Rotasis Indonesia.

Ari Juliano Gema
Partner, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
Ari Juliano Gema
Expert in intellectual property and entertainment law. Served as Senior Advisor to Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, leading creative economy legislation. Named among Indonesia’s 200 Most Influential Lawyers (2026).
Previously: Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, BEKRAF, Creative Commons Indonesia, ABNR Counsellors at Law.

Ariadi Anaya
Founder, Aquila Labs
Ariadi Anaya
Experienced leader with 25+ years across diverse industries. Passionate about building tech-driven businesses creating impact and value. Currently provides advisory services and purpose-built loyalty program solutions across multiple sectors.
Previously: AstraPay, BMHS, MAPCLUB, MAPEMALL, Gtech Digital Asia, Pedersen & Partners, SEEK, Smartfren.

Bambang Cahyo Susilo
Co-Founder, Eratani
Bambang Cahyo Susilo
A professional with 16+ years across finance, startups, and scale-ups. Led ecosystem building at Endeavor Indonesia with 300+ local and 3,000+ global mentors. VP of Marketplace at Gojek managing supply-demand dynamics. Currently CFO at Privy, Indonesia’s largest digital identity platform.
Previously: PrivyID, Gojek, Endeavor, MPM Group, EY, Lippo Karawaci.

Ben Soebiakto
Co-Founder, Samara

Ben Soebiakto
Passionate about creative business, investment, and education. Specialist in founder collaboration, value creation, and digital business strategy. Drives innovation through marketing, content development, and media initiatives across multiple ventures.
Previously: Fimela.com, Octovate Group, KapanLagi Network, Muslimarket.

Budi Handoko
Founder, Shipper
Budi Handoko
COO
Entrepreneur building and scaling tech ventures across Australia and Southeast Asia. Founded Shipper, Indonesia’s leading logistics platform. Former founder of CheapCard (Australia’s early e-commerce pioneer) and fintech ventures.
Previously: MOL Global, Qerja, OnlineGamez Australia, ocash, Warwinner Integrated Solutions, Geckowebs Internet Services, LJ Hooker.

Chris Yeo
CEO, DOKU
Chris Yeo
A payments fintech and director at Digital Mission Ventures. He is passionate about all things payments and fintech, as well as investing in and journeying with startups to help them flourish.
Previously: Grab, Aimia Inc., PayPal, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Good Doctor Technology, DM Ventures, Singapore Airlines, InterContinental Hotels Group.

David Tjokrorahardjo
President, Maxwell Leadership Indonesia
David Tjokrorahardjo
Leadership coach and entrepreneur with 25+ years building businesses. Co-founded MD Co., a venture builder supporting early-stage startups. Now scaling leadership impact across Indonesia through Maxwell Leadership Indonesia, aiming to develop 30,000 leaders for the nation.
Previously: Sovereign’s Capital, SIP (Sekata Indonesia Perkasa)

Dian Kurniadi
COO, JasCapital
Dian Kurniadi
Entrepreneur with 20+ years in fintech, payments, and mobile technology. Former founder of Jatis Group, a leading IT company, and PT Digital Artha Media. Currently COO at JAS Kapital focusing on payments, mobile platforms, and omni-channel retail solutions. Founding member of Asosiasi Fintech Indonesia.
Previously: PT Digital Makmur Sejahtera, PT Metrotech Makmur Sejahtera (NEXIAN), Jati Piranti Solusindo.

Dondy Bappedyanto
CEO, Biznet Gio Cloud
Dondy Bappedyanto
Technology executive with 20+ years revolutionizing hosting and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia. Pioneer in scalable, secure cloud solutions. Recognized thought leader driving innovation through customer-centricity and transformational leadership.
Previously: PT. Infinys System Indonesia, Freeport Indonesia, Microsoft Consulting Services Asia.

Eddi Danusaputro
CEO, BNI Ventures
Eddi Danusaputro
Experienced professional specializing in investment management, financial services, management consulting and consumer goods.
Previously: Merah Putih Fund, Mandiri, MIT REAP Java Team, Makara Capital, Binus Business School.

Edward Ismawan Chamdani
GP, Braxton Capital Ventures
Edward Ismawan Chamdani
Venture capital expert with extensive experience in VC, private equity, and corporate finance. General Partner at Braxton Capital Ventures focusing on environmental, social, insurance, and health sectors.
Previously: Ideosource Venture Capital, NextICorn, Gayo Capital, KADIN, PT. EC-TWO Indonesia, IBM Indonesia.






