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The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Jakarta 2025 program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Jakarta's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Jakarta 2025 Founder Institute today.


Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.

It all starts with our renowned ‘FI Core’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of FI Core then receive free access to our advanced ‘Founder Lab’ accelerators for years to come, and can get matched with prospective investors in the FI Venture Network, a collection of global funds actively investing in the earliest rounds of funding. 

To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Jakarta, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

  • FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 7:00am, Apr 24, 2025 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/367745
  • Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
  • How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00am, Apr 29, 2025 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/366142
  • Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00am, May 06, 2025 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/369972
  • What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 7:00am, May 08, 2025 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/366308
  • Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 12:00am, May 13, 2025 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/366559
  • Future-proofing CPG Brands: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth: 9:00pm, May 15, 2025 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/370984
  • Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 12:00am, May 27, 2025 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/370437
  • How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 12:00am, Jun 03, 2025 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/370918
  • Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00am, Jun 10, 2025 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/370754

The Jakarta program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Wilson Santoso (Co-Founder, Dabble).

In addition, some of Jakarta's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Jakarta Founder Institute includes:

  • Aaron Tan: CEO, Carro
  • Abdi Dharma Ginting: Chief of Business Development Officer, Solecode
  • Abhinav Goswami: Sr Director (Investments), Daiwa PI Partners Singapore
  • Achmad Alkatiri: Founder, Hypefast
  • Adeo Ressi: CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab
  • Aditya Chintawar: Chief Product & Tech Officer (CPTO), KoinWorks
  • Adrianto Andre Djokosoetono: President Director, Blue Bird group
  • Ainun Najib: Global Head of Data Platform, Dyson
  • Alan Wong: Co-Founder & CTO, Ula
  • Albert Shyy: Managing Director, Eurazeo Investment
  • Alexander Rusli: Co-Founder of Digiasia | Investor in 25+ startups), Independent Commissioner of PT Link Net Tbk | BoC of Multinational Companies
  • Althea Lim
  • Alvin Yap: CEO, Laku6
  • Anam Bhatia: Senior Product Designer II, Rubrik Inc
  • Andi Boediman: Managing Partner, Ideosource Venture Capital
  • Andi Kristianto: CEO, Indico
  • Andy Zain: Founder & Managing Partner, Kejora Capital
  • Anggia Meisesari: Founder, CEO, TransTRACK
  • Anton Rifco: Founder, Teman Produk
  • Antonny Liem: CEO, MCM Group
  • Arcui Usoara: Founder/CEO, Iaculus
  • Ardy Satria Hasanuddin: Co-Founder, CTO, MyRobin
  • Ari Juliano Gema: Partner, IP & Entertainment Practice, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
  • Audra Pakalnyte: Partner, First Move
  • Audrey Maximillian Herli: Co-Founder, Riliv
  • Aviandri Rivai: CPO, Mekari
  • Billy Boen: DIrector, Kejora - SBI Orbit Fund
  • Billy Suryajaya: COO, Nanovest
  • Bima Tjahja: SVP Data, Bukalapak
  • Boye Hartmann: Founder - CEO, BAT VENTURES PTE LTD
  • Brata Rafly: Head of Startup Ecosystem, AWS Indonesia
  • Busthon M Amil: Senior Data Scientist, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Indonesia
  • Cayadi Sutanto: x-CTO, Co-Founder of Byru, x-Chief of IT of FINFLEET
  • Charlie Chandra: CEO, DotX
  • Crystal Widjaja: Co-Founder at Generation Girl, Partner at Reforge
  • Danny Wirianto: CBO, GDP Ventures
  • David Tjokrorahardjo: Managing Principal, Sovereign Capital
  • Dian Safitri: Expert Staff to Minister of State Owned Enterprises, Board Member of BULOG
  • Donald Wihardja: CEO, MDI Ventures
  • Eddi Danusaputro: CEO, BNI Ventures
  • Edy Sulistyo: CEO GoPlay, Founder Loket.com
  • Erwin Arifin
  • Eunice Goh: Venture Growth Architect, Ex-Founder and CEO, SmartUp
  • Fanny Verona: Country Manager, Line Corp
  • Farhat Bashir: Founding CEO, Seerab Technologies
  • Faris Lodin: Mr, AxeHoldings
  • Firlie Ganinduto: Vice Chairman, KADIN Indonesia
  • Gaery Undarsa: Co-Founder & CMO, Lifepack / Jovee
  • Galuh Koco Sadewo: Co-Founder - Chief Business Dev & Partnership, BOTIKA
  • George Hendrata: CEO, Tiket.com
  • Greg Krasnov: Founder, CEO, Tonik Bank
  • Gurun Nevada: Entrepreneur in Residence, Antler
  • Hadi Wijaya: VP - Head of Business & Program, Indosat
  • Herman Widjaja: CTO, Tokopedia
  • Hermawan Sutanto: COO, Vidio
  • Herwan Ng: Board & Committee Member | Advisor | Mentor, IDX Listed Companies | Financial Institutions | Startups
  • Hooi Yen Chin: Director, Polaris Law Corporation
  • James Tan: Managing Partner, Quest Ventures
  • Jeffrey Paine: Managing Partner & Cofounder, Golden Gate Ventures
  • Jefrey Joe: Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Alpha JWC Ventures
  • Jenie Lim: Advisor & Partner at Talentsights, ex HR Director of JDID and Head of HR of Shopee and Lazada
  • Jonathan Wong: CEO APAC, Habyt
  • Karin Wellbrock: Executive Leadership Coach and Co-Founder, Kay Group K.K.
  • Karissa Adelaide: Vice President, Jungle Ventures
  • Kenneth Tan: VP of Ecosystems, Partnership and Acquisition, DBS Bank
  • Khailee Ng: Managing Partner, 500 Startups
  • Khushbu Topandasani: Associate Director, Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India
  • Lars Ullerich, Bio Tech
  • Laurence Cua: Head of Operations ANZ, Airwallex
  • Leo Koesmanto: CEO, PT Bank Jasa Jakarta (Bank Saqu)
  • Lily Phang: Co-Founder, Eblity
  • Lily Suriani: Country GM, Kredivo Indonesia
  • Marganda Hutagalung: Co-Founder, Managing Partner, Dare Law Alliance
  • Margarita Tan: Chief of Growth, Cakap
  • Metta Dewi, Nestle Indonesia
  • Meutia Adryana: Founder, CEO, STEB Asia
  • Muhammad Ichsan Rahardianto: Customer Solutions Consultant , Google Cloud
  • Nafinia Putra: Co-Managing Director, Girls in Tech Indonesia
  • Natali Ardianto: Co-founder & CEO, Lifepack / Jovee
  • Nima Badiey: VP Alliances, Channels, Strategic Partnerships, GitLab --> NVidia
  • Norman Sasono: CTO, DANA
  • Olivia Marzuki: Business News Presenter & Producer, Channel News Asia TV Singapore
  • On Lee: CTO, GDP Venture
  • Ongki Kurniawan: Co-founder and CEO of Skor Technologies, ex-Country Head of Stripe Indonesia
  • Oruganti Prashanth Sharma: Software Engineering Manager, Tesla
  • Paloma Lecheta: Regional Director - LatAm, Founder Institute
  • Paul Bastian: Director of Sales Marketing, GoFleet by Astra & Gojek
  • Peng Ong: Managing Director, Monk's Hill Ventures
  • Petra Barus: ex-CTO, Kuncie
  • Richie Wirjan: Executive VP Investment, Kejora-SBI Orbit
  • Rika Tantiana: Senior Manager for Tech & Business Transformation, Robert Walters
  • Riza Kristanto: Country Director, Monnai
  • Rizki Suluh Adi: CRO of Everywhere.id, Bapak HarBolNas 12-12 Indonesia
  • Saiful Bahri: CTO, PT Hybrid Indotech International
  • Sakti Makki: Co-Founder, Managing Director, Creative Director, MakkiMakki Strategic Transformation Consultant
  • Samira Shihab: Principal, Value Creation & Portfolio Advisory , AC Ventures
  • Sandy Permadi: CEO, Erigo
  • Sau Sheong Chang: Director, Applied Cloud Computing Lab, SP Digital
  • Shefali Dodani: VP and Head of Indonesia, Insignia Ventures Partners
  • Sheikh Masud Iftekher: Key Account Controller, Ericsson Indonesia
  • Shinta Dhanuwardoyo: CEO, Bubu Ventures
  • Sirly Nasir: Founder and CEO at SWN PR & Advisory, SWN PR & Advisory
  • Sirly W. Nasir: Founder and CEO, SWN PR & Advisory
  • Sony Yoga Delarama: Group Head of Strategic Partnership - Financial Services Holding, Sinarmas
  • Steve Melhuish: CEO & Founder, Propertyguru
  • Suyanto Tjoeng: CEO, Anteraja
  • Tatum Ona Kembara: Founder and CEO, DDI
  • Tessa Wijaya: Co-Founder & COO, Xendit
  • Tiffany Priosoetanto Masrin: Investment Manager, Intudo VC
  • Vikram Bharati: Founder, Draper Startup House
  • Waizly Darwin: Group COO, Mahaka Sports Group
  • Wilson Sumanang: CTO, PARKEE
  • Wilson Santoso: Co-Founder at Dabble, Director at Founder Institute Jakarta
  • Yemi Oluseun: Growth & GTM For FinTechs, The Change Hive
  • Yinglan Tan: Founding Managing Partner, Insignia Ventures Partners, Insignia Ventures Partners
  • Yudi Hamka: President Director and CEO, MNC Financial Services

  • And many more to be announced.

Join us in Jakarta to build a great company in 2024. 

Apply to the Jakarta 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.  

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