This blog is basically where I pour all of my thought into. So if it becomes a bit personal, please don't mind reading 'inside claristy'. :p
Well, life has been treating me so good lately. I feel grateful for every little things that finally encouraged me to share something through this blog - and apparently those little things are always good things.
I currently work as an intern in GEPI - Global Entrepreneurship Program Indonesia. It is an US initiatives in being a catalyst to Indonesians entrepreneurs, especially the startups. I work as a program assitant/assistant organizer/program associates. Uh, whatever it is called, I work under a senior program officer, a kind one fortunately.
People, especially my close friends, are totally confused on what this institution really does. I was, too, at first. It may be caused by my little-to-nothing knowledge on startup/entrepreneurs. I always simply thought that they are just like businessmen; create a product, sell it, get the money, done. But oh my, it is not that simple.
Being in GEPI had totally opened my eyes. It gave me priceless knowledge that I will not ever get from my academic environment. I learn how an institution like GEPI is important to early startups. Startups that are supported by GEPI will be incubated for several weeks to receive important knowledge from mentors (top and successful CEO). Lastly, these promising startups will be exposed to investors to help them raise fund.
As a non-profit organization, GEPI has several core programs beside CGI Bootcamp (that I explained earlier). 'Get in the Ring - The Investment Battle' is the other one. As project officer in this international project, I was so busy all day, constructing the best proposal for GITR Indonesia & GITR Asia-Pacific, checking whether the rundown I made is clear enough, etc.
Well, shortly, if I was granted a choice to choose another internship place beside GEPI, I would still choose GEPI. I have a kind-hearted & humorous Executive Director, Mr. Fung, who keeps inspire me with all of the professional work he did. The same goes to Ko Surya, my senior program officer that had been disturbed by all of my questions regarding my work - yet still patiently answering every one of them. My senior intern, Ka Rinta, is also an intelligent young lady that do really inspire me to do better in lives.
I will continue with another post shortly!(I wish)
Have a nice day!
