Institut Teknologi Bandung held a graduation for 2,688 graduates last October 2022. Among all graduates, three graduates from the Management study program successfully got the highest GPA. The three graduates are Tiara Millania, Vinka Amalia Hasta Barata, and Aletha Shahisa. How did Tiara, Vinka, and Aletha manage their study and non-academic activities during their three years of study at SBM ITB?

Announcer: Puteri Tricahya Utami

Interviewee:  Tiara Millania, Bachelor of Management - International Business Alumni Class of 2022 

Aletha Shahisa, Vinka Amalia Hasta Barata Bachelor of Management Alumni Class of 2022

After the difficult times faced by almost all businesses during the pandemic, now slowly, the businesses that can survive are starting to spread their wings again. This is also done by Lalamove, an instant delivery company that has been and is currently carrying out several business expansions after becoming one of the sectors most affected by the pandemic. Lalamove has successfully expanded to several areas, such as Bandung, Surabaya, Malang, Cirebon, and others areas. So what exactly is one of the keys behind the success of post-pandemic business expansion?

Announcer: Angela Thrisananda Kusuma

Interviewee: Imelda Natalia, MBA

People Operations Manager at Lalamove - Young Professional MBA Alumni Class of 2013

Along with the increasing intensity of the online market, the live shopping phenomenon in Indonesia is getting more popular. Afraid to miss the trend, several industries adopted live shopping to market their products. So, how effective is it? Will this trend continue to increase? These questions will be answered directly at SBM ITB Talks, this time with Meinar Dyan, Head of Category at PT Paragon, who will analyze this phenomenon.

Announcer: Reza Agung Pratama 

Interviewee: Meinar Dyan 

Head of Category at PT Paragon Technology and Innovation 

Bachelor of Management Alumni Class of 2014

“Having someone open his/her wallet for payment is a very rare moment by now,” said Ardhi Pradhana, Bachelor of Management Alumni Class of 2007, referring to the mass usage of e-money in this modern world at SBM ITB Talks. Through his 15 years of experience in the finance world and going abroad to more than 2 nations, Ardhi shares his thoughts about the phenomenon of digital money as it has already been a worldwide matter. Not only the most common one like a card from money but also the most up-to-date concept such as cryptocurrency was covered in SBM ITB Talks EP. 71  

Announcer: Rheza Mahesa Raharjo 

Bachelor of Management Student class of 2023  

Interviewee: Ardhi Pradhana, MBA 

Chief Financial Officer NAMA Beauty 

Bachelor of Management Alumni Class of 2007

“Should I continue to postgraduate or work?” is often the question of many bachelors in Indonesia. Amid the competitive workforce, it is unfortunately common to see bachelors who are still unable to land a job or who are in a job that’s not aligned with their interests and talent. Exclusively on SBM ITB Talks, Melvin Mumpuni, the Founder of Finansialku.com, also a graduate of MBA ITB, shares his stories and insights to answer the question.

Announcer: Stella

Interviewee: Melvin Mumpuni ST, MBA, CFP®, QWP 

Financial Planner & Founder Finansialku.com 

Executive MBA Alumni Class of 2011

Talking about contributions to Indonesia, especially in modern times, now seems very closely related to the role of the younger generation. Not a few of the young people who are now increasingly aware of their ability to be able to give back to this nation for what they have experienced so far. Behind that, it is also not easy to actually take steps to contribute to the nation. Many people do not dare to start because they think that they are not qualified enough to be able to start contributing. Meydam Gusniar, Head of Finance Department of Waste4Change, explores his role in contributing to the country through his steps in waste management.

Announcer: Angela Trishananda K 

Interviewee: Meydam Gusnisar, MBA 

Head of Finance Department di Waste4Change 

Entrepreneurship MBA Alumni Class of 2018

The uncertain conditions of the pandemic, the challenges experienced, and the feeling of being trapped can be triggered by grasping opportunities. During her 4 months in the USA, Jane revealed that happiness and a positive mindset are now more important than ever. Driven by passion and a desire to create a social impact, Jane has the recipe for success behind her brand. Only at SBM ITB Talks, Jane Auditya, the Founder of People of Happiness, shares her perspective on business contribution toward the happiness of its surrounding community.

Get 10% discount with code: POHXSBMITB for all items at www.peopleofhappiness.com

Announcer: Stella

Interviewee: Jane Auditya, MBA 

Founder of People of Happiness LLC 

Entrepreneurship MBA Alumni Class of 2020 

Best Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship Awardee July Graduation 2022

After eight months of the journey from national final to international final, Angela attended her international Final of L’oreal Brainstorm 2022 in Singapore. At The international final L'oreal Brandstorm 2022 in Singapore, July 2022, Angela Thrisananda and her friends in the Mon Soleil team won the global competition defeating 83.000 other competitors all around the world. L’oreal Brandstorm itself is a worldwide innovation competition that is open to everyone up to 30 Y.O. For the 30th Anniversary of the competition, teams will have 3 tracks to choose from in addition to a full learning path on Trailhead by Salesforce.

Started by listening to a podcast, Mon Soleil goes on the Tech Track category with a hormone-based hyper-personalized skincare innovation called “HyperSync” representing Indonesia. “It is my first offline pitching, at the national level,” said Angela.

So, what did Angela learn in L’oreal Brandstorm 2022? Check this out!

Announcer: Tjia Anugerah Putri 

Interviewee: Angela Thrisananda 

Bachelor of Entrepreneurship student class of 2022 

Mon Soleil team the international winner of L’oreal Brandstorm 2022

The growth of social media is now increasingly rapid, not only for content consumption, but more and more people are routinely sharing content through social media as their new career. We can find more and more people who are now social media influencers.   

In this increasingly saturated market, it is important that we have unique values that differentiate us from the rest. Therefore, in this podcast, we discuss the creation of unique personas on social media which will certainly help us to better understand our positioning on social media.  

Announcer: Angela Thrisananda Kusuma 

Interviewee: Dimas Ramadhan, MBA 

MBA Entrepreneurship Alumni Class of 2017 

Director of Dimsthemeatguy 

Best of Foodie Category in Tiktok Award 2021

Startup leaders has always been tested in their ability to make good decisions and “predict the unpredictable future.” The current situation of numerous famous startups in Indonesia has risen the notion that there has been a startup bubble in Indonesia and that it has burst.   

What is interesting is that how can these very competent leaders end up in situations where the causes for many of it cases are related to fundamental principles in growing a business? In the 66th episode, SBM ITB Talks will dive into the concept of startup bubble bursts, the problem with high reliance to funding, the concept of product market fit, and how startup leaders approach the unpredictable climate of fundings and demands.  

Announcer: Habibi Al Husni 

Interviewee: Grahadea Kusuf, MBA 

MBA Alumni Class of 2008 

Co-Founder & CEO of Kuassa,  Director of Startup Bandung