Irwan Tjahaja is the co-founder of Swap Energy, an energy network for electric motorcycles in Indonesia. They serve over 20k motorcycles and recently raised a $22M Series A.

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👋🏼 How would you explain your job to someone outside tech?

Battery swapping is very new in the industry. It’s very challenging but worth fighting for.

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🏆 What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

Being the founder of Swap. I never thought it could be as fun and impactful as it is today.

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🔍 What's a startup trend or space you're watching this year?‍

Mostly energy-related trends.

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💼 What advice would you give someone starting out in your industry?

Calculate your risk and just do it. And of course, with an experienced team.

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‍🗣 What's one thing you can keep talking about for hours?

The future of electric vehicles.

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🎥 What's your favorite movie/TV show?

Friends

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🍨 What's your go-to ice cream flavor?‍

Chocolate mint