More than 100 Indonesian talents in Silicon Valley have the\nopportunity to bring their skills, networks, and innovations to\nstrengthen the technology industry in their home country.<\/p>\n
28 Okt 2026 07:27 WIB \u00b7 Internasional<\/p>\n
ARSIP Konsulat Jenderal RI San Francisco<\/p>\n
More than 100 Indonesian talents are working in the fields of\ntechnology and artificial intelligence (AI) in Silicon Valley, United\nStates. Some are employed at global tech companies such as Nvidia, AMD,\nApple, and Perplexity, while others are establishing their own\nstartups.<\/p>\n
Their expertise and experience represent a significant potential to\nsupport technology development in Indonesia. To foster collaboration,\nthe Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in San\nFrancisco hosted the IndoBay Builders Gathering at the Indonesian House\nin San Francisco, USA, on Sunday (25\/10\/2026).<\/p>\n
A press release from the Consulate General of Indonesia in San\nFrancisco stated that the event brought together startup founders,\nengineers, and Indonesian technology professionals working for global\ncompanies or developing their own ventures.<\/p>\n
Participants hold educational backgrounds ranging from bachelor\u2019s to\ndoctoral degrees from various prestigious universities around the world.\nTheir expertise spans a wide array of fields, including AI,\nsemiconductors, digital technology, biotechnology, energy, and critical\nminerals.<\/p>\n
The Indonesian Consul General in San Francisco, Yohpy Ichsan Wardana,\nstated that Indonesian professionals working in the global technology\nhub can contribute to the advancement of national technology and\ninnovation. This contribution does not necessarily require returning to\nIndonesia; it can also involve sharing knowledge, expanding networks,\nand developing businesses and technologies that benefit the domestic\nindustry.<\/p>\n
Yohpy continued, stating that the contributions of professionals and\ntalent in Indonesia\u2019s high-tech sector in Silicon Valley are crucial for\nthe advancement of the nation\u2019s future development. Their involvement is\nexpected to enhance productivity and competitiveness within Indonesia\u2019s\nindustries.<\/p>\n
One participant, Mochamad Asri, a lead chip architect at Nvidia,\nhighlighted the importance of bringing together Indonesian talent from\nvarious disciplines in Silicon Valley. Such a forum can expand knowledge\nexchange, foster collaboration, and bring together ideas from diverse\nfields to support the development of Indonesia\u2019s AI ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Asri cited the AI Reading Club as an example, a forum that brings\ntogether Indonesian professionals working as engineers at various\nSilicon Valley companies. The forum serves as a platform for them to\nexchange knowledge and ideas.<\/p>\n
At the IndoBay Builders Gathering, several collaboration\nopportunities were explored. One of the key initiatives discussed was\nknowledge exchange between AI practitioners from Indonesia in Silicon\nValley and the local AI community. The meeting also created avenues for\nstartup founders to connect with investors and business partners through\nthe venture capital network in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
In addition, the Consulate General of Indonesia in San Francisco is\nexploring partnerships with several technology incubators and\naccelerators in the Bay Area. This network is expected to broaden access\nfor Indonesian innovators to business mentoring, investment\nopportunities, and the chance to expand their ventures in the global\nmarket.<\/p>\n
Efforts to connect technology talent with Indonesia are also\ntargeting students. The Consulate General plans to hold inspiration\nclasses and mentorship programs involving startup founders and\ntechnology professionals for Indonesian students in the Bay Area.<\/p>\n
Through this initiative, students are expected to gain insight into\nthe world of entrepreneurship while also preparing themselves for the\njob market. This program could be expanded online to reach students\nacross Indonesia.<\/p>\n
The potential for collaboration is also evident in the contributions\nof Indonesian talent, who not only work for global technology companies\nbut also establish their own ventures in Silicon Valley. Among the\nstartups they have founded are Boon AI, Lyrid, Rimba AI, Baniql, and\nSansuro Bio.<\/p>\n
Through IndoBay Builders, the Consulate General of Indonesia in San\nFrancisco aims to maintain the engagement of Indonesian innovators in\nSilicon Valley by fostering an informal and open network that evolves\naccording to the interests and needs of its members. This initiative is\nexpected to strengthen the national technology ecosystem and enhance\nIndonesia\u2019s role in the global AI landscape.<\/p>\n
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