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 & M.Phil from Cambridge, Pradita is also a Venture Partner of Strategic Year Holdings Ltd, a Hong Kong-based growth equity fund, and the Senior Vice President of CFI. Winner of the McKinsey Next Generation Women’s Leaders Award in 2017, Pradita brings her experience and passion as a globally-recognised Investment Professional to the team.

Serial entrepreneur with 15+ years experience in creating companies from e-commerce, events management, security & electrical installations, sales & marketing, and technology. £15mil+ turnover with 100 employees. Impact investor in crypto, social tech, agriculture and real estate. Creator of The Universe Ministry, Conscious Universe, and Bali Investment Club.

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.

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.

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.

Stella is an entrepreneur with diverse interests, Stella’s business background spans energy, engineering, and impact ventures. She is also passionate about impact investment and women’s empowerment.

Wilhelm has a long background in the financial industry both in Stockholm and London. Now living in Bali and mainly focusing on new business ventures and investments.

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.

Farrah has a solid background in accounting and auditing. Her experience in financial analysis and performance management allows her to identify and address potential financial risks and opportunities. She is also skilled in implementing and improving financial systems and processes, ensuring that financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.

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.

8+ years of sales experience in various industries and cities in Indonesia, from telco, insurance, and fintech startup company. She believes in delivering good value and solutions to people around her.

Formerly a cross-border PE investor, Ryan is a serial entrepreneur building businesses with scale and impact at the intersection of consumer lifestyle and tech.  Chinese Canadian, graduated from London, worked across 7 countries until finding Bali settled into Indonesia.