32 min

UVC: Joshua Agusta from Mandiri Capital Indonesia on Corporate VCs, the shifting landscape of Indonesian startup ecosystem, and the hallmark unpredictability of Venture Capital Understanding VC

    • Entrepreneurship

Understanding VC is a deep dive on how Venture Capitalists work. In this episode, I talk to Joshua Agusta, Director of Venture Funds at Mandiri Capital Indonesia. Joshua shares his 8+ years worth of insights on the Indonesian startup ecosystem, the various types of founders who have the streak of success, and the purpose behind emerging corporate VCs. He also shares the working principle of Mandiri Capital's Inclusive Incubator Program which stands to benefit emerging founders, regardless of their educational background. Towards the end, Joshua talks about his perception of the changes that are driving the Indonesian startup ecosystem, and some of the ways in which it can be steered in a better direction.

Understanding VC is a deep dive on how Venture Capitalists work. In this episode, I talk to Joshua Agusta, Director of Venture Funds at Mandiri Capital Indonesia. Joshua shares his 8+ years worth of insights on the Indonesian startup ecosystem, the various types of founders who have the streak of success, and the purpose behind emerging corporate VCs. He also shares the working principle of Mandiri Capital's Inclusive Incubator Program which stands to benefit emerging founders, regardless of their educational background. Towards the end, Joshua talks about his perception of the changes that are driving the Indonesian startup ecosystem, and some of the ways in which it can be steered in a better direction.

32 min