AIIP Workshop #3
We welcome you to the Artificial Intelligence Institute for Progress (AIIP) Workshop #3, where we will dig deeper into balancing tech novelty with business scalability and VC funding for AI companies.
Join Herman Widjaja (CTO of Tokopedia) and Eric Purwoko (Senior Solutions Architect of Byteplus) to discover how AI aligns innovative tech solutions with business goals, overcome common scaling challenges, and sustain growth in a rapidly evolving market.
We will also have Arindra Prakasa (Principal of MDI Ventures), Melvin Octavian Santoso (Investment Professional of Mandiri Capital Indonesia), James Eugene Atmadja (Investment Associate of BRI Ventures Indonesia), and Nadine Kaunang (VP of Investments of Alpha JWC Ventures) to focus on the critical factors that attract VC interest, from innovative technology and market potential to strong leadership and scalable business models.
AIIP Workshop #3 Rundown*
16.30 - 17.00 | Participant Arrival & Registrations
17.00 - 17.05 | Opening Remarks (MC)
17.05 - 17.10 | Welcoming Remarks
17.10 - 17.15 | Panel 1 Introduction
17.10 - 17.15 - 17.45 | Panel 1 Fireside Chat on Balancing Tech Novelty with Business Scalability
Speaker: Herman Widjaja, CTO, Tokopedia
Speaker: Eric Purwoko, Senior Solutions Architect, Byteplus
Moderator: Clarissa Gunawan, Partnership & BD Manager, Alpha JWC Ventures
17.45 - 18.00 | Panel 1 Discussion Session
18.00 - 18.05 | Panel 2 Introduction
18.05 - 18.50 | Panel 2 Fireside Chat on Key Traits VCs Look for in AI Companies
Speaker: Arindra Prakasa, Principal, MDI Ventures
Speaker: Melvin Octavian Santoso, Investment Professional, Mandiri Capital Indonesia
Speaker: James Eugene Atmadja, Investment Associate, BRI Ventures Indonesia
Speaker: Nadine Kaunang, VP of Investments, Alpha JWC Ventures
Moderator: Cheryl Guzman, SVP Marketing & Communications, Alpha JWC Ventures
18.50 - 19.05 | Panel 2 Discussion Session
19.05 - 19.10 | Feedback Form & Closing Remarks
19.10 - 20.00 | Networking Session
*Subject to change
About Artificial Intelligence Institute for Progress (AIIP)
Artificial Intelligence Institute for Progress (AIIP) is a collaborative initiative by the Pijar Foundation and Alpha JWC Ventures, dedicated to advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in Indonesia. AIIP facilitates partnerships across public and private sectors to accelerate AI development and adoption nationwide. By uniting with like-minded organizations and leaders, AIIP aims to pioneer advancements in AI understanding, technology development, and adoption, aiming to establish Indonesia as a leader in AI innovation.
About Pijar Foundation
Pijar Masa Depan Foundation (Pijar Foundation) is a non-profit organization and ecosystem that catalyzes the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045 in the fields of Future Talent and Future Planet in Indonesia. Pijar Foundation operates on three program pillars: talent development, innovative entrepreneurship incubation, and public policy advocacy. Pijar Foundation’s diverse programs connect multiple sectors towards Collaborative Governance, involving the public, private, community, and academia.
About Alpha JWC Ventures
Alpha JWC Ventures is an early to growth-stage Southeast Asian venture capital firm. Its debut fund was launched in 2016 as Indonesia’s first independent and institutional early-stage venture capital fund. Over the years, Alpha JWC has established a strong reputation and precise positioning as the leading venture capital firm with one of the region’s largest on-the-ground teams and a global network. The firm manages around US$ 650 million AUM – the most prominent early-stage fund in Southeast Asia – and 70+ active portfolio companies across Southeast Asia.
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Website: https://www.aiip.ai