As the leading impact consulting firm in Indonesia that works closely with social enterprises, we have seen firsthand how quickly global changes, like the United States’ recent tariff decisions, can affect local businesses. Here’s our perspective on what’s happening and what social entrepreneurs can do next. The recent tariff policies introduced by the US areContinue reading “Responding to US Tariffs: A Guide for Social Enterprises”
Category Archives: Impact Stories
Effective Stakeholder Mapping: Building Bridges for Sustainable Impact Initiatives
Bernard Budiman Impact-Driven Enterprise Advisory (IDEA) Lead of Instellar Do you find yourself juggling numerous and diverse stakeholders, struggling to keep them all aligned? I’ve been through it myself, and the lessons I’ve learned could help you navigate some of the challenges along the way.. Early in my career, I worked on a project withContinue reading “Effective Stakeholder Mapping: Building Bridges for Sustainable Impact Initiatives”
#INScope – Bridging the Capital Gap: Supporting Impact-Driven Businesses in Indonesia and Southeast Asia
In Indonesia, the entrepreneurial landscape is rich with businesses that are not only seeking profit but also aiming to create positive social and environmental change. These impact-driven businesses, particularly Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs), are making a real difference in their communities, yet many struggle to access the capital they need to scale. SGBs typicallyContinue reading “#INScope – Bridging the Capital Gap: Supporting Impact-Driven Businesses in Indonesia and Southeast Asia”
Green Tech Innovation Showcase: The UK – Indonesia Partnership to Foster Sustainable Digital Transformation
The British Embassy Jakarta, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Digital (Komdigi) through 1000 Digital Startup National Movement and Instellar, hosted a Green Tech Innovation Showcase on 5 December 2024, at Milieu Space, Surabaya. This event was a key moment of the Hatch x Powering Entrepreneur for Digital Excellence (PEDE) incubation programme, showcasingContinue reading “Green Tech Innovation Showcase: The UK – Indonesia Partnership to Foster Sustainable Digital Transformation”
Building Leadership’s Empathy, Growth and Impact at I-SEA Leadership Training
Brimming with self-reflection and growth, the I-SEA Wave 2 Changemakers elevated their leadership skills to new heights at the I-SEA Leadership Training at IKEA Alam Sutera! This thoughtful two-day training is the continuation from the first leadership training, gathering Changemakers in exploring diverse leadership styles and developing essential qualities with a focus on building the foundationContinue reading “Building Leadership’s Empathy, Growth and Impact at I-SEA Leadership Training”
Owning Instellar Shares: Reflection of 1 Year Asterik Cooperative
Bima: Hey Pop, what got you interested in cooperative? Where did you first hear about it? Poppy: Hey Bim! I just like the idea of cooperatives that prioritize democracy, openness, and mutual aid. When you and Mas Romy introduced the idea of an employee cooperative during our company outing, I got really excited. What madeContinue reading “Owning Instellar Shares: Reflection of 1 Year Asterik Cooperative”
Front-Day Sustainability: Sustainable Farming Exploration with IKEA Co-workers and Agridesa
On October 4th, IKEA Co-workers were buzzing with excitement at Agridesa’s sustainable farm in Bali for the Front-Day Sustainability program. It was a hands-on experience where IKEA Co-workers got to discover the world of social enterprises and witness Agridesa’s game-changing approach to agriculture. From digital closed-loop systems to sustainable farming techniques, they discovered how Agridesa is transformingContinue reading “Front-Day Sustainability: Sustainable Farming Exploration with IKEA Co-workers and Agridesa”
Front-Day Sustainability: Harvesting Connections between IKEA Co-workers and Java Fresh
Recently, IKEA co-workers had the chance to dive into the world of social entrepreneurship in Front-Day Sustainability, an initiative designed to connect IKEA co-workers with social entrepreneurs participating in Instellar & IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (I-SEA). This two-day initiative brought IKEA co-workers to visit Java Fresh’s work sites in Tasikmalaya, where they could actively contributeContinue reading “Front-Day Sustainability: Harvesting Connections between IKEA Co-workers and Java Fresh”
Membangun Kepemimpinan Kolaboratif dan Inklusif di Pelatihan Kepemimpinan I-SEA Cohort 2
Ruang SDG Academy di Tanoto Foundation dipenuhi semangat saat Changemakers dari 10 perusahaan sosial terpilih di program I-SEA menjalani pelatihan kepemimpinan selama dua hari pada 4-5 September 2024. Pelatihan ini mengajak mereka mengenali gaya kepemimpinan pribadi, membangun budaya kerja kolaboratif, dan menjadi pemimpin yang inklusif di perusahaan sosial mereka. Difasilitasi oleh Social Entrepreneurship Academy, IKEAContinue reading “Membangun Kepemimpinan Kolaboratif dan Inklusif di Pelatihan Kepemimpinan I-SEA Cohort 2”
Six-Month Journey of I-SEA Changemakers: Transformation, Innovation, and Positive Impact
“Time flies when you are having fun.” — Albert Einstein It’s hard to believe that the second cohort of the I-SEA program has already been running for more than six months. In this short period, the I-SEA Changemakers have gone through extensive mentoring to develop their businesses and amplify their impact. With guidance, mentorship, funding, and tailoredContinue reading “Six-Month Journey of I-SEA Changemakers: Transformation, Innovation, and Positive Impact”