An interview with Kim Mingyu, Indonesia’s youngest CEO.

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<aside> 📎 Kim (28), at an event in Jakarta.

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Knight is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.

Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia Knight's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Knight’s communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained. Knight also offers a range of services such as advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support their clients' digital transformation and business growth.

After his major presentation at the Tech Conference yesterday in Jakarta Convention Center, We got the chance for an exclusive interview with Kim, asked more details about his success, his view about life, his how-to, and.. wait for it.. is he single? (I know you’re waiting to hear this)

Interviewer (I): So, hello Mr. Kim.

Kim Mingyu (KMG): hello, its a pleasure to meet you.

I: pleasure all mine. So.. congrats on yesterday?

KMG: thank you

I: it’s such an interesting thing when i saw your presentation video, how your community was waiting and excited to see what’s next for Knight

KMG: same goes to us.

I: but other people sees that Knight, is how the app almost make us stick to our phone, but at the same time we should limit our screen time and be practical in case of errors. How do you see that?

KMG: it’s not about usage. It’s about how someone to be empowered and satisfied by the technologies that we serve. It’s a personal thing, how much is too much really?

I: to you? How about you?

KMG: i’ve been using Knight too, and yeah i spend so much time and most of my needs are there. When i have to pay for food, its in the app. When i have to order some stuff its in the app.

I: wow.. so you order some stuff too, huh?