In Indonesia’s tech ecosystem, the gender gap is real. For years, women have struggled to break into male-dominated sectors, not only in terms of representation but also in leadership and innovation. SheHacks, an initiative from Indosat Ooredo Hutchinson in collaboration with KUMPUL, aims to change that narrative, and in SheHacks 5-Year Impact Report, Algobash emerged as one of the program’s most inspiring success stories.

Breaking Barriers and The Rise of Algobash

Algobash is a women-led startup that was selected as one of the winners of SheHacks 2023. This startup was founded to address Indonesia’s digital talent gap by building innovative solutions to help companies recruit and develop top tech talent. However, their mission goes beyond that because they are committed to empowering more women to advance and thrive in the digital economy.

Winning SheHacks 2023 was not just a title for Algobash because it opened the door to mentorship from industry leaders, opportunities to meet investors, and, most importantly, a platform to amplify their impact. According to Melinda Wardiman, Co-founder & COO of Algobash,

“Empowering women in tech is not just about creating opportunities; it’s about breaking barriers and reshaping the future of the industry.”

Dev Uprising 2023: Expanding the Circle of Opportunity

One of Algobash’s greatest contributions after SheHacks was launching Dev Uprising 2023, a coding competition and talent acceleration platform in collaboration with Codepolitan. This initiative was designed to nurture new tech talent, especially women, by providing opportunities to build portfolios, connect with hiring partners, and access real job opportunities. The results were significant:

• 57% of participants were connected with leading tech companies such as BeautyHaul, Lifepack, and Evermos.
• 108 women coders participated, showing an increase in female representation in STEM.
• Algobash also created special recognition such as the “Best Female Coders” award to highlight outstanding women talent and break the stereotype that technology only belongs to men.

Through collaboration with universities and tech communities, Dev Uprising 2023 not only bridged the skill gap, but also built a supportive and inclusive ecosystem for the next generation of digital professionals in Indonesia.

Sustaining Impact Beyond the Competition

The impact of Algobash’s journey with SheHacks goes far beyond individual success. By driving innovative collaborations and championing diversity, Algobash proves that women-led startups can achieve so much more, as long as they receive equal support and access. Their story underlines the importance of cross-sector collaboration, ongoing mentoring, and targeted interventions to close the gender gap in technology. With more initiatives like SheHacks and the rise of leaders such as Algobash, Indonesia is getting closer to an innovation ecosystem where women are not only participants, but also leaders and key changemakers.

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