Bukalapak.com CEO on Pandemic, Growth Plans, IPO

The transcript discusses the growth of the e-commerce market during the pandemic, highlighting a 50% increase in transactions and revenue. It covers Bukalapak's strategies for balancing growth and profitability, plans for public listing, and recent fundraising efforts. The company's unique selling points focus on providing inclusive access to underserved markets. Challenges with counterfeit goods are addressed, with efforts to improve takedown mechanisms and promote local products.

What was the growth percentage of the e-commerce market during the pandemic according to Google Temasek data?

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

What is the company's main focus in the past couple of years?

• Reducing costs

• Expanding internationally

• Increasing employee count

• Balancing growth with profitability

Which major companies have recently invested in the company?

• Google and Amazon

• Tesla and SpaceX

• Microsoft and Standard Chartered

• Apple and Facebook

What is the company's unique selling point?

• Largest product selection

• Fastest delivery times

• Providing inclusive access to underserved markets

• Offering the lowest prices

How does the company aim to support underserved markets?

• By offering discounts

• By providing free shipping

• Through a two-sided platform

• By partnering with large corporations

What is one strategy the company is using to combat counterfeit goods?

• Increasing advertising

• Promoting locally made products

• Lowering prices

• Expanding internationally

What is a major challenge faced by the company in managing counterfeit goods?

• Merchant control over listings

• Limited product variety

• High operational costs

• Lack of customer interest