Video: CT Explains That Money Isn't the Only Capital to Start a Business

Video: CT Explains That Money Isn’t the Only Capital to Start a Business

Jakarta — CNBC Indonesia, in partnership with the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS), organised the Jogja Financial Festival 2026 on 22-23 May 2026. The event features a financial festival, business talks, educational classes, a comedy live show, exhibitions, concerts and a career corner.

During Entrepreneurs Talks with Chairul Tanjung and Hery Gunardi at Jogja Financial Festival 2026, the Chairman and Founder of CT Corporation, Chairul Tanjung, outlined tips for starting a business from the outset when faced with capital constraints. He stated that money is not the only capital required to pursue an enterprise; the essential capital is the willingness to start and networking.

Moreover, maintaining trust and integrity is important in running a youth-led business, emphasising that now is the best time to begin. In agreement with CT, Hery Gunardi, President Director of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BBRI), also noted that a business idea, the willingness to realise the idea, the ability to identify the market and to develop products, and having a mental resilience are key to starting a venture.

What are the tips for successfully starting a business from the veteran entrepreneur CT and the renowned banker Hery Gunardi? Watch the dialogue between Shafinaz Nachiar and Chairul Tanjung, Chairman & Founder of CT Corp, and Hery Gunardi, President Director of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BBRI), at Jogja Financial Festival 2026 on CNBC Indonesia (Friday, 22 May 2026).