Indonesians Cracking the Code of Silicon Valley - Kevin Chandra | Endgame #144

A month ago, I applied to YC, but unfortunately, I didn't make it. Our team has been creating startups for almost 4 years and we have achieved certain accomplishments with our latest startup, even reaching the top 10 out of 200 in a local accelerator program. For me, being only 24 years old this year, it's already a nice achievement. However, we faced the reality that our competitors have more capital and connections than us, and did a lot of things better than us, while our startup was just a bootstrapped business. We lost in the competition a few months ago. Although I have talked to VCs, no luck for seed stage. Therefore, I initiated new ideas to pivot the startup and focus on the entertainment industry. However, we lack capital and connections to execute the idea, so right now the ideas are only mockup designs in Figma. That's why we applied to YC and Antler, to get things done, but we didn't make it again. I hope in the future I will have a chance to become someone like Kevin. I may not be someone privileged or the smartest person to receive a good education, but I am confident that I am a generalist person who can code, design, and do many things in business.

54:30 Relate banget sih pas Kevin bicara "Asian Kids goes to Kumon" 😂😂😂. Kebetulan pernah ngerasain juga jadi "budak Kumon" di waktu SD. Dulu sempet pengen kabur dr Kumon krn bener2 frustate, tapi skrng alhamdulillah sudah ngerasain manfaatnya, kek mental lbh terlatih, lebih pede ngadepin soal matematis, ada rasa bangga ketika berhasil ngatasin failure, dsb Tidak heran Kevin Chandra bisa survive ditengah sulitnya jadi imigran, sempet pindah kuliah, hampir gadapet visa, tapi malah sukses di dunia startup. Mental survival nya udh kebentuk dari kecil. This is one of the best content I seen in this month. Bener bener inspiring, sekaligus menyadarkan kalau org indonesia bisa sukses asalkan mau belajar bahasa inggris dan berani untuk gagal. Thank you Kevin for inspiring us. Thanks buat pak Gita udah ngundang founder sehebat

I'm just 18, watching this video makes my breath heavy and my heart races faster than usual, I wonder if Indonesia can survive if it's just like this?

Kevin Chandra is the founder of Typedream, a San Francisco-based startup. He grew up in Surabaya, Indonesia, and overcame language barriers through self-training and exposure. Kevin and his Diablo Valley College (DVC) friends formed a strong bond and continued to collaborate even after transferring to different universities. They had numerous failures but learned from them by focusing on marketing, sales, and fundraising. Kevin's startup, Typedream, applied to Y Combinator (Y Com) and was accepted, demonstrating the importance of a strong team for success.

Saya sangat senang saya membuat keputusan produktif tentang keuangan saya yang mengubah hidup saya selamanya. Saya seorang ibu tunggal yang tinggal di Jakarta Indonesia, membeli rumah kedua saya pada bulan September dan berharap untuk pensiun tahun depan pada usia 40 tahun jika semuanya berjalan lancar bagi saya.

I like the beginning of the conversation when the conversation is focused on the Startup, then halfway it got side-tracked to AI. I wish this was a conversation more about Kevin's different startups and the dynamic of his five friends growing these different companies instead of discussing a buzzword of the day (IMHO tech are changing all the time). Love the end though, when the questions more Kevin's personal life. Anyway, hats off to Kevin, he's really inspiring!

Terimakasih pak gita wiryawan, perlu banyak konten diaspora inspiratif yg REAL seperti ini

terimakasih Pak Gita karena sudah menghadirkan anak muda dengan vibes yang sangat positif 👍👍

makasih pak gita udah undang pak Kevin. saya gatau dia sebelumnya, namun stelah nonton video ini pak Kevin Chandra otomatis jadi role model Saya karena he's exactly doing what I'm doing, making software. Cita" Saya dari dulu ingin mendevelop software yang banyak digunakan banyak masyarakat dan Skrg lagi on progress. Hopefully beberapa bulan/tahun kemudian Saya bisa mengupdate komen ini untuk menjadi motivasi

Kevin, I stumbled upon this video and couldn't help but be blown away by your incredible journey as an immigrant in the US. Your unwavering work ethic and relentless pursuit of your dreams are truly remarkable. The way you've harnessed your intelligence, courage, and exceptional business skills to build your startup is awe-inspiring. As a viewer, it's evident that every step you've taken has been fueled by your passion and dedication. Your story resonates deeply with me and many others who admire individuals like you, who dare to defy the odds and create their own success. I couldn't help but notice the genuine authenticity that shines through your words and actions. It's refreshing to see someone who not only talks the talk but walks the walk. Your ability to navigate the complexities of the business world with such grace and tenacity is truly admirable. I genuinely believe that your journey and accomplishments deserve to be celebrated and shared with a wider audience. By sharing your experiences, you're not only inspiring other aspiring entrepreneurs, but you're also fostering a sense of hope and possibility in the hearts of those who may be facing similar challenges. Thank you for being an incredible role model and reminding us all that hard work, intelligence, and courage can lead to incredible achievements. I have no doubt that your future endeavors will continue to be met with even greater success. Keep shining bright and inspiring others with your remarkable story!

Podcast yang sangat-sangat bagus sekali bisa menjadi inspirasi anak-anak muda. Terima kasih Kevin🙏👍👍. Sukses selalu pak Gita dan team...🤲👍👍🙏

Alhamdulillah..sangat menginspirasi dan bermanfaat. Thank

Terima kasih Pak Gita sudah menghadirkan anak muda seperti Mas Kevin yang sangat menginspirasi 👍🏻

Completely wow-mazed by this young man....Well Done Kevin Chandra

I strongly agree that english and confidence are what young indonesians need. I am from west nusa tenggara and i just recently realize that english is the most important thing i need. I think to achieve english fluency and confidence we need respect. I think Respect is not the same as only being polite. Tapi respect others opinion, respect when others made mistake especially in the process of learing, etc I remember i started learning english from elementary school. Now im 24 😅 and i just recently feel confident try to speak in english and still practicing now I hope next generation will be better And i hope i can go to LA watching the Lakers one day 😄 ❤❤❤ this interview

Sangat menginspirasi sekali, Thank you!

good conversation to inspire young people like me🤝

Thank you Pak Gita and Kevin, I just get failed of my target, and I found this podcast.. It was like a destiny, you gave me extra boost,, failed? Then move on, this fail experience made me level up.. So, keep my dream up, go go go!

language and confident, wat a insightful convo, thanks!

Saya sangat menikmati konten yg seperti ini, karena ini menambah semangat saya untuk selalu berkembang ke yang lebih Andik kedepannya. Ikut termotivasi oleh apa yang beliau beliau sampaikan thank 👍😍