From 3–7 August 2025, we were in Bangkok for Techsauce Global Summit (TGS 2025), one of Asia’s largest gatherings of entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem builders. Representing Indonesia, our Managing Director, Mega Prawita and our VP of Business and Marketing, Ester Widya came to share ecosystem insights and present the progress of ATLAS – Accelerating Transformation & Linkage for Advancing Startups, the regional alliance we co-founded with TechShake, Techsauce, and InnoLab Asia.

Back in May 2025, we launched ATLAS in Tokyo with our partners to create stronger pathways for startups across Asia. At TGS 2025, we continued this effort at NextStage Asia, the official side event of TGS 2025, where we joined fellow co-founders to highlight milestones and strengthen regional collaboration.

ATLAS Milestone Recap at NextStage Asia

At NextStage Asia, our VP of Business and Marketing, Ester Widya, led the milestone recap panel, joined by our Managing Director, Mega Prawita, together with Oranuch (mimee) L. of Techsauce, Paolo Dominic Rentero of TechShake, and Cong-Thang Huynh of InnoLab Asia.

We shared how ATLAS has moved forward since its launch, including early lessons on collaboration across diverse markets. The panel reflected on the importance of alliances that open access, provide insights, and connect founders with resources across borders.

Scaling Startups Across Southeast Asia

During the summit, we also joined the panel “How to Scale Business to Southeast Asia.” our VP of Business and Marketing, Ester Widya moderated the session, while our Managing Director, Mega Prawita contributed alongside Oranuch (mimee) L. of Techsauce, Paolo Dominic Rentero of TechShake, and Cong-Thang Huynh of InnoLab Asia.

We spoke about the realities of expanding in Southeast Asia, drawing from our direct experience working with Indonesian startups for more than a decade. The conversation explored strategies for understanding local markets, building trust with partners, and addressing regulatory differences. These insights came from our continuous work with founders who aspire to grow beyond national boundaries.

What Early Stage Startups Really Need

At TGS 2025, we also participated in the panel “What Early Stage Startups Need?” where our Managing Director, Mega Prawita joined Kentaro Machii , Program Manager on Startup Ecosystem at ERIA – Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia and Aiman Minorhadi, Industry Engagement Lead at Brunei Innovation Lab.

They discussed the needs of early-stage founders that go beyond securing capital. Startups require enabling policies, access to market opportunities, and institutional support to sustain their growth. From our work in Indonesia, we see how access to knowledge, networks, and collaboration plays a central role in building a strong foundation.

Bridging Ecosystems for Regional Growth

Our participation in Thailand reflects a continuation of our long-term commitment to enabling entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia. Through ATLAS, panel discussions, and collaborative sessions, we contributed insights and built stronger connections with regional partners. For us, TGS 2025 was an opportunity to listen, exchange experiences, and reinforce partnerships that can support the growth of the region’s startup ecosystem.

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