Link start-ups ecosystems to build influence in Southeast Asia
In 2019, Indonesian President Joko Widodo surprised many when he appointed 35-year old Nadiem Makarim as Minister for Education and Culture. Makarim had risen to prominence as the founder of Indonesian ride-hailing start-up Gojek – at the time valued at US$9.5 billion. Widodo also appointed several other start-up founders to his personal staff. The appointments … Read more