KUMPUL proved that connection is the real catalyst through the KUMPUL Connect for Change (C4C) Summit 2025, where we gathered over 800 thought leaders from across the Asia Pacific to address one of Southeast Asia’s biggest challenges, The Missing Middle, on October 21, 2025.
October was intense for KUMPUL. Still, we kept sharing key insights for the entrepreneurial ecosystem between flights from Indonesia to India, the Philippines, and Singapore. These engagements created opportunities to bring field based experience from Indonesia into regional conversations.
Engaging Regional Priorities Through Community Insights
On October 5, 2025, Meisha Marsella, Partnership Lead and Senior Program Strategist at KUMPUL Impact, Partnership Lead and Senior Program Strategist at KUMPUL Impact, joined the Roundtable on Advancing Environmental Sustainability, Human Rights, and Social Cohesion through the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda in ASEAN, hosted by the ASEAN Youth Forum. The region counts more than 213 million young people between the ages of 15 and 34, underscoring the relevance of youth focused dialogue in shaping long term social and economic conditions across Southeast Asia.
Regional Collaboration Through Entrepreneurship
On October 9 and 10, 2025, Mega Prawita, Managing Director at KUMPUL and Ester Widya, VP of Business and Marketing at KUMPUL joined the Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit 2025. Carve Startup Labs hosted this gathering to understand the needs of founders and business support networks in Asia. Mega and Ester shared insights based on KUMPUL’s direct interaction with early stage entrepreneurs. Their sessions addressed market preparation, access to knowledge resources, and the importance of practical support for small and growing businesses.
On October 15, 2025, Ester Widya, VP of Business and Marketing at KUMPUL took part in IGNITE 2025 in the Philippines. TechShake hosted this forum to bring founders, partners, and business practitioners into a shared conversation. Ester highlighted patterns observed in Indonesia, including how entrepreneurs navigate product development, partnership building, and market introduction. Her contribution added a regional perspective by outlining conditions that often guide early decisions for business owners.
Insights for a Connected Innovation Landscape
On October 23, 2025, Faye Wongso, Founder and Chairperson of KUMPUL spoke at the Tech in Asia Conference 2025. As Founder and Chairperson of KUMPUL, she shared reflections based on years of working with entrepreneurs and local partners across Indonesia. Tech in Asia hosted this conference to gather perspectives on technology, business needs, and the evolving role of regional collaboration. Faye spoke about how consistent access to networks, information, and support systems shapes the progress of small and growing businesses.
The month concluded on October 31, 2025, when Mega Prawita, Managing Director of KUMPUL spoke at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2025. Enterprise Singapore hosted this event to discuss the future of innovation across the region. Mega presented insights grounded in field interaction with founders. She explained how clear processes, shared understanding, and collaborative efforts influence the readiness of Indonesian businesses entering regional markets.
Grow Locally, Expand Globally with KUMPUL
As Indonesia’s leading entrepreneurship ecosystem enabler, KUMPUL accelerates growth by connecting entrepreneurs with strategic networks, exclusive resources, and expert insights.
We strengthen local communities while facilitating two-way global market access, helping international businesses tap into Indonesia’s dynamic ecosystem, and empowering local entrepreneurs to expand globally.
Through impactful collaborations with key industry players, KUMPUL enables entrepreneurs to scale efficiently, compete globally, and create meaningful impact.
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