PinnedLeigh McKiernonAnother Foreigner Learns the Hard Way: Welcome to IndonesiaIndonesia — the land of stunning beaches, delectable food, and bureaucratic labyrinths that would make even Kafka shudder. Every week, it…7 min read·4 days ago----
PinnedLeigh McKiernoninStartup StashHow to Sell Your Startup and Still Keep Your Soul (Just Kidding, the Soul is Part of the Deal)Once upon a time, not in an enchanted forest or a kingdom far, far away, but in the bustling hubs of Southeast Asia — Singapore’s…10 min read·Sep 14, 2023--1--1
PinnedLeigh McKiernoninStartup StashWhen “Rocket-Ship Growth” Means Strapping Yourself to a Firework: A Founder’s TaleGet ready to take a sip of reality with that bubble tea in hand! Today, we delve deep into the tumultuous, thrilling, and at times…8 min read·Aug 16, 2023--1--1
PinnedLeigh McKiernonSoutheast Asia’s Silicon Valley Sweepstakes: Who’s Next?Reports are sweeping in from every corner of the planet, faster than a typhoon riding the tailwind of a tropical storm. From the verdant…14 min read·May 17, 2023----
PinnedLeigh McKiernonThe Startup Circus: A World of Cash Jugglers, Rookie Ringleaders, and Angel InvestorsWelcome, to the mystifying parallel universe of tech startups in Indonesia, where cash burns with the ferocity of a forest fire in…11 min read·Apr 12, 2023----
Leigh McKiernonPrivatize the Profits, Socialize the Losses: The Ultimate Guide to Winning at Capitalism 😒Welcome, to the ever-fascinating world of modern capitalism where the adage “privatize the profits, socialize the losses” is not just a…8 min read·2 days ago----
Leigh McKiernonFamily Feud: Nepotism Edition — The Indonesian Local Government Special!In an unprecedented twist, the beloved game show “Family Feud” has ventured boldly into the political arena. Forget the usual prizes of a…10 min read·3 days ago----
Leigh McKiernonLocal Wisdom: When ‘Go Back to Your Own Country’ Means ‘We Care’So, picture this: you’re an expat living in Jakarta, savoring a plate of nasi goreng, minding your own business, when a fellow resident…7 min read·Jun 6, 2024----
Leigh McKiernonHow to Dodge the Dumbest Interview Question EverEvery job interview inevitably arrives at the grand crescendo: “Where do you see yourself in a few years?” This question, dear readers, is…7 min read·Jun 5, 2024----
Leigh McKiernonJob Security is Dead… and Nobody Cares AnymoreRemember the good old days when you could get a job straight out of school, work there until you retired, and leave with a gold watch and a…9 min read·May 31, 2024----
