East Ventures on Instagram: "Unlike conventional companies, the startup business model relies heavily on external funding support from investors. At the recent @techinasia_id Conference Roundtable in Jakarta, our Partner, Melisa Irene (@melisairene), shared several insightful tips for aspiring and growing startup founders when it comes to fundraising. Compared to 2009-2010, when East Ventures had first started, today is the right time to be in the tech scene and for startups to raise funds, said Irene. She highlighted the importance of networking with fellow founders and like-minded investors and working with what she calls 'smarter money'. Read the full insights at: east.vc/fundraise-tips #EastVentures"