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Guest Author: Nathaporn Muntan
Today, join me on a quick exploration of a standout tech person from SEA.
As someone deeply passionate about the tech world, there’s an undeniable excitement in uncovering the stories of those who are not just shaping the future within Southeast Asia but are making waves globally. Their story is not just a testament to Southeast Asia’s technological prowess, but an inspiration for tech enthusiasts worldwide.
Here are our esteemed individuals who shine brightly in the SEA tech world:
Anthony Tan & Tan Hooi Ling
Known for: Co-founders of Grab, a leading ride-hailing & technology platform in Southeast Asia.
Country from: Malaysia/Singapore
Industry/Popular Product: Ride-hailing, food delivery, digital payments, and various other on-demand services.
Impact to the World:They have significantly transformed transportation and digital services in the region, providing employment opportunities and improving accessibility to services.
Nadiem Makarim
Known for: Co-founder of Gojek, a major Indonesian technology-based service platform.
Country from: Indonesia
Industry/Popular Product: Ride-hailing, food delivery, digital payments, and a wide range of on-demand services.
Impact to the World: Gojek has revolutionized the way people access and use various services, fostering economic opportunities and convenience.
Ferry Unardi
Known for: Co-founder and CEO of Traveloka, an Indonesian travel and lifestyle services platform.
Country from: Indonesia
Industry/Popular Product: Online travel booking services, hotel reservations, flight bookings, and other travel-related services.
Impact to the World: Traveloka has made travel planning more accessible and efficient, contributing to the growth of the online travel industry.
Maximilian Bittner
Known for: CEO of Lazada Group, a prominent e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia.
Country from: Based in Singapore, but operates in multiple SEA countries.
Industry/Popular Product: E-commerce, online shopping, and various retail services.
Impact to the World: Lazada has played a crucial role in shaping the e-commerce landscape in the region, providing consumers with a wide array of products and services.
Forrest Li
Known for: Founder and CEO of Sea Group, a Singaporean multinational technology company.
Country from: China (Sea Group is based in Singapore)
Industry/Popular Product: Sea Group is known for Garena (gaming), Shopee (e-commerce), and SeaMoney (digital financial services).
Impact to the World: Sea Group has made significant contributions to the gaming, e-commerce, and digital finance sectors, becoming one of Southeast Asia’s leading tech companies.
Le Hong Minh
Known for: Co-founder and CEO of VNG Corporation, a Vietnamese technology company.
Country from: Vietnam
Industry/Popular Product: VNG is involved in various tech-related businesses, including online gaming, e-commerce, social media, and digital content.
Impact to the World: VNG has played a significant role in shaping Vietnam’s digital landscape, especially in online entertainment and services.
Moo Natavudh
Known for: Co-founder of Ookbee, a Thai technology company specializing in digital content and e-publishing.
Country from: Thailand
Industry/Popular Product: Ookbee is known for its digital publishing platform, offering a wide range of digital content, including e-books and magazines.
Impact to the World: Ookbee has contributed to the digital content industry in Thailand and Southeast Asia, providing users with access to a diverse array of digital reading materials.
These individuals and their ventures have left a lasting impact on their respective industries and have contributed to the global tech landscape.
This is more than just a regional success tale – it’s a global journey of innovation and determination that’s sure to resonate with tech enthusiasts worldwide.
