Startups represent spaces of innovation and creativity that inspire change across various sectors. In their evolution, startups embark on a journey with conviction and enthusiasm to materialize brilliant ideas into reality.
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Demo day marks the culmination of the incubation process by the Innovative Academy. Within a span of one semester, nine startups have emerged that have managed to persevere and secure the opportunity to engage in pitching sessions.
In an era of swiftly evolving business dynamics characterized by fierce competition, the innovative concept known as “growth hacking” is gaining increasing prominence. Growth hacking, an approach that amalgamates marketing strategies and product development to expedite business growth, has garnered significant attention from industry players striving for success in an ever more digital and interconnected world.
In the eleventh meeting of the mentoring program’s incubation series by Innovative Academy, the session focused on the theme of “Integrated Marketing Communication for Startups.” The session was conducted by M. Amirullah, who serves as the CEO of Swaragama.
In the competitive and fast-paced world of startups, understanding legal aspects has become crucial for young entrepreneurs. To provide valuable insights and guidance, a webinar titled “Navigating the Legal Landscape in the Startup World: Effective Strategies and Compliance” was held on Saturday, May 27th. This online event aimed to provide in-depth understanding of legal issues commonly faced by startups and how to manage risks and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
In an era where startups continue to emerge and grow rapidly, a strong understanding of finance has become the key to success for young entrepreneurs. As startups thrive and expand, this mentoring session focuses on the topic of “Startup Finance.” The session was held on Saturday, April 22nd, with mentor Rezky Wulandari Ramadhanty, the Co-Founder of Sekolah Finansial.
After one month of incubation in the Innovative Academy, we now enter the fifth week, where Rakhmat Ganda Wirawan, a Professional Marketeer, was invited to share his expertise. Ganda discussed the differences between brands and products and how to build a brand. In product development, the brand plays a crucial role, including in the strategy and development activities.
Awaludin Zakaria, CEO and Co-Founder of PT Solusi Kampus Indonesia, also known as eCampuz, provided mentorship to the participants of the Innovative Academy incubation program on the topic of “Product Development.” eCampuz is a digitalization service that supports the main functions of educational institutions to produce outstanding graduates and provide quality education.
In the third week of the Innovative Academy Incubation, Yahya Ahmad, the Chief Operating Officer of Maukerja Indonesia, was invited to speak on the topic of “Rapid Prototyping.” Maukerja Indonesia is a startup based in Yogyakarta that provides career consulting services and directly connects job seekers with professional human resources.
In line with the inauguration of the Startup Incubation Program, Innovative Academy collaborated with Future Skills to organize an event on March 4, 2023, with the theme “Vision, Team Building, and Why Build a Startup.” The event was attended by 70 participants online and 21 participants in person. The activity lasted for 3 hours and included an introduction session, mentor presentations, discussion and Q&A sessions, as well as a mini-tour at Innovative Academy.