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

Our Champions

Juvenco Pelupessy
Skystar Capital
Juvenco Pelupessy
Principal
Experienced founder with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Development, and Marketing Strategy with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Electrical and Photonics Engineering from National Chiao Tung University.
Previously: Bibit.id, ATM Capital

Kevin Mintaraga
Founder, Bridestory
Kevin Mintaraga
Serial founder building transformative ventures. Former founder of Bridestory, Indonesia’s premier wedding marketplace and Co-founded Magnivate. Now leading Bythen, an AI video producer turning ideas into long-form content.
Previously: Tokopedia, Bridestory, Mirum Agency.

Mercy Simorangkir
Asosiasi Fintech Indonesia (AFTECH)
Mercy Simorangkir
Executive Director
Executive Director of the Indonesia Fintech Association (AFTECH), with extensive experience in fintech, public policy, international trade, and institutional leadership across organizations including KADIN Indonesia, Austrade, EuroCham Indonesia, ERIA, ADB, USAID/Chemonics, Universitas Indonesia, and CSIS.
Previously: Asian Development Bank (ADB), ERIA: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, EuroCham Indonesia – The European Business Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

Oddie Randa
Head of Global Operations, Gushcloud International
Oddie Randa
Systems builder scaling creator economy across 10+ markets. Leads operations at Gushcloud partnering with Fortune 500 brands. Transforms ambitious ideas into repeatable, scalable, profitable businesses driving creator ecosystem growth.

On Lee
CEO, GDP Labs
On Lee
Renowned digital technology expert and former co-founder of tech ventures. Senator for Industrial Helix in KORIKA advancing Indonesia’s National AI strategy while serving as MIT Technology Review Global Panel member and Indonesian CIO Network advisor.
Previously: KASKUS Networks, Bright50, TIBCO LogLogic, Symantec Corporation, INEW Corporation, Microsoft.

Rizki Suluh Adi
CBO, Volantis Technology
Rizki Suluh Adi
Entrepreneur scaling commerce, content, and AI ventures over 15+ years. Now partners with founders and enterprises clarifying strategy and building AI workflow systems. Designs and implements automation connecting CRMs and data platforms.
Previously: Everywhere.ID, Gojek, Element Inc., eBay, HappyFresh, Erafone.com, Lazada Indonesia, Mojopia, DDB, Cheil Communications.

Ronald Ishak
Board Member, Hacktiv8

Ronald Ishak
Entrepreneur and builder empowering ventures creating lasting impact. Founder of Hacktiv8, now transitioned from operational leadership to focus on empowering ventures and communities that shape the future with purpose.
Previously: RMKB Ventures, Tada, Domikado, PT. Ciptadana Capital

Samsu Sempena
Director, Kartu Prakerja
Samsu Sempena
Systems builder scaling technology for millions. Led Kartu Prakerja impacting 14 million Indonesians. Expert in cloud, AI, and cybersecurity driving digital transformation and real-world impact.
Previously: BCG Digital Ventures, Airy, Traveloka.

Sebastian Wijaya
Co-Founder, OmniEase AI
Sebastian Wijaya
Serial entrepreneur and investor building startups over 15+ years. Passionate mentor believing knowledge shared equals knowledge squared. Shuttles between Singapore and Jakarta. Lifelong learner advocating purposeful entrepreneurship.
Previously: Agridence, Jawara Ventures, Seroyamart.com, Procter & Gamble, BD.

Shinta Dhanuwardoyo
Founder, BUBU.com
Shinta Dhanuwardoyo
Founder
A pioneering tech entrepreneur and one of Indonesia’s most respected digital trailblazers. As the CEO and Founder of Bubu.com, established in 1996, she helped shape the country’s internet and startup ecosystem with bold vision and lasting impact.
Previously: Mojopia/Plasa.com, Nusantara Ventures, Bubu Chikka, Mailkita.com

Stephanie Yoe
Managing GP, Belugas Capital
Stephanie Yoe
Specialist in corporate intrapreneurship building ventures within complex organizations. Transforms early-stage concepts into scalable businesses through strategic execution. Passionate about positive impact through innovation and sustainable growth.
Previously: JAPFA, Boston Consulting Group, Blibli.com, Verizon, Dell Technologies, Waqara, Pegasus Tech Ventures, PT. Pacific Paint, STEER Partners LLC.

Tamara Dewi Gondo Soerijo
Liberty Society
Tamara Dewi Gondo Soerijo
CEO
Passionate about people development, community development, and financial inclusion, an ardent advocate that profit and purpose can be balanced in businesses. 12+ years on the non-profit and social impact consulting.
Previously: YCAB Foundation, Sovereign’s Capital, Digitaraya

Yose Rizal
Founder, MWX AI
Yose Rizal
Digital innovator with 20+ years turning data and AI into impact. Founded MediaWave, PoliticaWave, and PEMILU.AI. Now leading MWX, democratizing AI automation for 400+ million SMEs globally.
Previously: INDICO, Telkomsel, Trans Media Sosial, PoliticaWave, Otorita Ibu Kota Nusantara.










