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The Influence of The Entrepreneurs’ Background on Digital Startups Attaining Investment Milestones in Indonesia Furqon, Dzulfikar Ahmad; Permana , Muhmmad Yorga; Komarudin, Nurul Amri
Indonesian Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship Vol. 9 No. 3 (2023): IJBE, Vol. 9 No. 3, September 2023
Publisher : School of Business, IPB University (SB-IPB)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17358/ijbe.9.3.502

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This study delves into the importance of knowledge and information integration within entrepreneurship and its impact on the growth of digital startups in Indonesia. Specifically, the research focuses on the human capital derived from college education and the work experiences of entrepreneurs. By examining the educational background and professional experience of 207 digital startup entrepreneurs’ in Indonesia, the study employs various regression techniques to analyze the data collected between February and June 2021. The findings reveal that entrepreneurs’ who pursued higher education abroad significantly increased their chances of securing higher levels of investment. On the other hand, factors such as discipline, education level, and prior work experience demonstrate limited influence. These results contribute to our understanding of the factors that drive digital startups to achieve different investment milestones, emphasizinag the varying effects of different types of higher education and professional experience. These insights can be valuable for evaluating entrepreneurship programs in higher education institutions and guiding initiatives like student exchange programs and overseas training to foster human resource development in entrepreneurship. By enhancing our knowledge of human capital, this study contributes to the existing body of research and informs strategies for nurturing successful startups in the digital industry. Keywords: digital startups, entrepreneurship, series funding, higher education, human capital
Assessing the sustainability and resilience of cacao-cased farming systems in Pili, Camarines Sur, the Philippines Komarudin, Nurul Amri; Wai, Eaint Thet; Rohman, Nusron Habibur; Endonela, Leah
Asia Pacific Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Energy Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): June 2025
Publisher : Asia Pacific Network for Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Energy Network (SAFE Network)

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Camarines Sur, located in the Bicol Region of the Philippines, is considered one of the most climate-vulnerable provinces. Despite this, it is a model for a robust and proactive disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) program. The province features a diverse agroecological landscape, ranging from hilly and rolling terrains to plains surrounding Mt. Isarog National Park, which covers an area of 10.112 hectares with an elevation reaching 1.966 meters above sea level. Farming systems include monocropping, intensive multiple cropping, and agroforestry, with sugarcane and corn on downslopes, groundnuts and vegetables on lower slopes, and irrigated or rainfed rice fields. The integration of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) is increasingly being explored as a means to enhance both the sustainability and resilience of these farming systems. This study aims to assess the sustainability and resilience of cacao cultivation at the farm level in Barangay Binanuanan, Pili, Camarines Sur. A qualitative research design was employed, utilizing semi-structured interviews with local government officials, focus group discussions with farmers, and a Strengths, Opportunities, and Challenges (SOC) analysis. Findings indicate that cacao farming contributes to economic sustainability, as most farmers benefit from diversified income sources, including off-farm employment and family financial support. Ecological sustainability is supported by cacao’s compatibility with existing farming practices. However, social resilience remains limited, as evidenced by the aging farming population and minimal youth engagement in agriculture. To strengthen overall system resilience, targeted interventions promoting youth participation and community engagement in cacao-based farming are recommended.