Xendit COO & Co-Founder Tessa Wijaya on Business Outlook

Tessa, a fintech entrepreneur, shares her journey of building a successful company in Indonesia. She highlights the challenges faced as a woman in tech and the importance of female representation in the industry. Tessa discusses her company's growth strategy, focusing on market expansion in Southeast Asia and the impact of the pandemic on digital payments. She outlines future plans to expand product offerings and provide value-added services to merchants, aiming to become a one-stop shop for digital-first businesses.

What factor does the speaker attribute to her success as a tech founder?

• Receiving government grants

• Having a large initial investment

• Being in the right place at the right time

• Having an Ivy League degree

What challenge does the speaker mention about being a woman in tech?

• Lack of technical skills

• High competition among women

• Limited access to technology

• Gender bias in the industry

Why does the speaker believe female representation in tech is important?

• To meet diversity quotas

• To ensure economic growth

• To reduce male dominance

• To increase competition

How did the pandemic affect digital signups according to the speaker?

• Signups were unaffected

• Signups increased

• Signups remained the same

• Signups decreased significantly

What is Zenit's primary role during the pandemic?

• Offering free digital marketing services

• Developing new software

• Providing loans to businesses

• Helping businesses accept payments online

What is a key aspect of Zenit's growth strategy?

• Investing in cryptocurrency

• Reducing workforce to cut costs

• Expanding product offerings to other Southeast Asian countries

• Focusing solely on the Indonesian market

What additional services does Zenit plan to offer beyond payments?

• Real estate investment

• Cryptocurrency trading

• Social media management

• KYC and ledger management