From maps to emojis: teaching Russian entrepreneurs about Southeast Asia
This week Momentum Works went to the LKY School of Public Policy to hold a workshop for a group of EMBA students from Russia....
There is no real AI company in this world
Artificial intelligence (AI) is still receiving a tonne of attention as it is believed to be the future, with some even considering it as...
Navigating Indonesian customs
Southeast Asia (SEA) is fast becoming a battleground for many brands. With a population of 650 million and an extremely fast growing middle class,...
Is it too late to invest in payday loan in Indonesia?
Excerpt: not yet too late, but be careful of the rumours
End of last year we wrote about Chinese payday loan companies entering Indonesia market....
Things I have learned as a Super Intern
Time flies - it has been almost 8 months since I first started my internship at Momentum Works. There were moments full of joy,...
Sequoia challenges Softbank – opportunity for Go-Jek?
Sequoia Capital, one of the most prominent VC firms in Silicon Valley, has recently raised $6B as part of their $8B funding target.
The...
Consumers are tired of ecommerce promotions?
Where have the consumer traffic for major shopping festivals gone to?
ecommerce promotion festivals in China have been key events for the online retailers’ traffic...
Hiring – how to raise the bar
Anyone who does not admit to having a hiring problem - is either delusional or has no experience in running a team.
Southeast Asia – More late-stage money available?
From 2016 to 2017, total VC investment in SEA rose from US $2.52 billion to $7.86 billion despite the fact that the number of...
Kudo(s) to Grab – good acquisition, but failed integration?
Grab's acquisition of Kudo was hailed as a strategic coup against Gojek, but why has it not taken the lead in payments?
