Leveraging Bali's Entrepreneurship Network to Succeed in Business

Success in Bali isn’t just about what you know, it’s about WHO you know. Turn Bali’s entrepreneurial ecosystem into your business advantage.

🎯 Perfect for:

• Foreign entrepreneurs entering the Indonesian market
• Local business owners wanting to scale internationally
• Professionals seeking strategic partnerships beyond surface-level networking
• Startup founders needing authentic community connections
• Anyone who knows that in Bali, relationships are everything

📅 Event Format:

• Opening: Strategic networking introductions (not just small talk)
• Panel Discussion: Deep-dive into actionable strategies with live Q&A
• Closing: Intentional networking with tools to build lasting connections

🎯 What you will walk away with:

• Complete overview of business opportunities in Bali - insider perspective on market sectors and growth potential
• Cultural integration and business matching strategies - proven approaches for navigating Bali's business landscape successfully
• How to build social capital and community influence - turn relationships into tangible business results through strategic community building
• Intentional relating for work purposes - effective professional relationship strategies that go beyond surface-level networking
• Leveraging neurodivergency in the workplace - how different thinking styles can become competitive advantages in business relationships
• Powerful Business Networking - after the panel, network with entrepreneurs & professionals in Bali

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# About the Speakers

## Robert Ian Bonnick

PT Karya Lyfe Group is a Gateway To Indonesia (based in Bali), we have high level access and relationships to 10 Market sectors but focus on 3: Tourism (inc. Medical and Maritime), Technology and Real Estate. Through 3 award winning initiatives we help companies navigate to success in their chosen business niche post company set up, from immersive feasibility, private/public sector networks, business matching, organic marketing, cultural integration

RiB & Associates - business growth & integration strategy SpeakuP Monday - Destination Indonesia in-person and online entrepreneurship and social impact TalkShow (1,000+ guests, 10,000+ audience members, approaching 500 episodes) Tourism Architect - co-building legacy in Indonesia

Our work has been recognized and endorsed respectively by Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy, Senior Bali Tourism Stakeholders, Balinese Royal Family of Puri Anyar Kerambitan, no #1 Changemaker in Bali, Forbes Business Council, Founder Institute, Startup Grind, Top 10 Best Motivational Speaker In South Asia.

## Ethan Auguste

Ethan Auguste is a cultural pioneer, creative entrepreneur, and founder of the Thrive Collective - a global ecosystem spanning events, media, hospitality, tech, and lifestyle brands. With over 21 years in the industry, he has produced world-class experiences from Dubai to Geneva to Bali, championing Caribbean culture through Bali Carnival and Caribbean Vybez. Ethan’s ventures, including [ThriveIN.io](http://thrivein.io/), Thrive Cre8ive Agency, Príve Conceige, and BLNK.AI, empower creatives and connect communities worldwide. Known for blending innovation with culture, he continues to create platforms where artistry, business, and impact collide, inspiring a new generation of creators to build with purpose.

## Maria Bianca Vega

In 2023, Bianca founded Greenternships to connect students with enriching international internships in Bali and across Southeast Asia. Driven by a passion for cultural exchange, impactful work experiences, and social entrepreneurship, her mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of Bali and beyond. By involving motivated young adults at the start of their careers in meaningful projects and multicultural travel experiences, Greenternships create a platform for mutual growth and long-term impact.

Greenternships' evolving ecosystem has already enabled numerous construction and civil engineering students, particularly those from France and the Netherlands, to find their ideal placements in Bali. You can often find Bianca and future supervisors engaging in sustainability talks around the island or at our friends' 'eco/social startup garage' - a permaculture garden café.

As a board member of the Dutch Business Network for Bali, Greenternships provide interns with valuable connections to local businesses, insights into regulations, and inspiration for their entrepreneurial journeys. This role enhances our ability to support interns in gaining comprehensive, real-world experience in Bali’s dynamic business environment.

And another special guest will be joining us that is to be announced during the day...