ABOUT

Venture builder with MSc in Agricultural Economics. Thierry is the founder of Mekar.id, Indonesia’s first online lending platform, as well as BiDx and BiD Network Foundation, which were (‘04-’12) the world’s largest online investor matchmaking platforms for emerging market SMEs and Start-ups. Ex-CFO of EcoSecurities Ltd (UK), the world’s first carbon trading company.

A seasoned professional / entrepreneur with strong experience in strategic planning, business development and market access across multiple industries including the TMT/digital space, banking/finance, government and social-enterprise related-sectors. Founder of Okki’s Gathering, a social club/marketplace for projects and investors to meet and close deals.

MBA with 9+ years in advertising, consulting, and entrepreneurship across Western Europe, South East Asia, and Southern Africa. Previously in management consulting, focussing on digital innovation, agile transformation and business development, Tom specialises in innovation development with C-level and operational teams in FinTech and Telco sectors.

Consultant, angel investor, and entrepreneur with an MBA in finance and 20+ years of varied business experience in the technology industry and working with start-ups. Ian has been in Asia since 2006, has done a media start-up in China that was publicly listed, and has advised and raised capital for dozens of Asia-based start-ups as they grow and enter new markets.

Hugo has been building companies for over a decade and believes in the power of entrepreneurship. Founder of tech consultancies, venture builders, and agile coaching companies like Bridge, Wright Partners, Ekipa, Hugo is helping Indonesian enterprises to embrace agile ways of working and foster their entrepreneurial ‘spark’ in the digital sector.

PhDc with 11+ years of professional experience in graphic communication design practice, lecturing in tertiary education and design management for fashion & textile industries.
Filipa has worked side-by-side with some of the world’s top design agencies and publications in Europe, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Macau (ROC), and Indonesia.

MBA with an extensive experience in emerging markets in entrepreneurship, management consulting, and sales. During the last three years, Curtis has been working in private equity and now joining BIC to deliver more impact to the world.

Based in Bali since 2012 with 14 years experience in the hospitality business and 6+ years as Hotels & Resorts General Manager in Indonesia (Bali & Java islands). Sam has recently become a hospitality business development consultant, and is also expanding his digital marketing business skills by developing websites and digital platforms for selected clients.

A B.Sc in Biology by degree and a digital marketing enthusiast by experience. Syifa is a passionate and dedicated person, who likes to constantly push herself to learn and grow. She’s always up for new adventures, a curious mind and an analytical thinker with the drive to make a difference.

Matthew is a seasoned IT professional who has specialized in Information Security, Compliance and DevOps. With 12 years’ working alongside multinational Telco’s and Fintech businesses servicing the SADAC, MEA and APAC regions. Matthew has a unique but creative approach to solving problems drawing from technology and people.

B.Arch holder from Universitas Indonesia and Bremen University of Applied Science, Germany. Ana is experienced in visual, product, and digital designs. She had worked with international companies based in South-East Asia, Europe, and North America. She is always motivated to grow her knowledge in design and technology developments.

Bachelor of Art majoring in Visual Communication Design. Bella has 5 years of experience in visual design and UI/UX design. She’s really passionate about what she does and always loves to be actively involved in seeking self-development.

MSc in Finance & Investments with experiences in Corporate Finance and Private Equity. Helping young enthusiastic founders is what drives Olivier. At BIC, he is passionate about Indonesia and with his proactive impact-driven mindset he excels at supporting its people and companies.