# Pixelized Thoughts

> Pixelated musings. Real world meaning.


## Posts

- [The Cheapest Thing in The Room](https://hendrasaputra.com/the-cheapest-thing-in-the-room/): “My” is a strange word to watch closely. People use it to claim the good part. My project. My portfolio. My win. And then you reach the part where “my” would actually cost something — the early, ambiguous, easy-to-get-wrong work — and suddenly the ownership gets narrower. I watched this happen recently. Someone who genuinely owned a piece of work couldn’t bring themselves to produce the one document that would let the work begin. That’s not mine to write, roughly. And the odd thing is, they weren’t wrong to feel that way. I’ll come back to that. My first instinct was…
- [Doing Something Good](https://hendrasaputra.com/doing-something-good/): I don’t know, man. The world is getting more fucked up as it is. And I’m not going to pretend sitting here, like I have some grand answer for that. I don’t. Nobody does, I think. The people who say they do? Usually the ones making it worse. I’ve been thinking about this though. What “doing good” actually means when everything feels like it’s falling apart. You scroll your phone, every headline sounds like a countdown to something bad. The noise is so much louder than anything real. The whole system feels designed to keep you anxious, distracted, small. And I…
- [The Builder and a Mirror](https://hendrasaputra.com/the-builder-and-a-mirror/): Building something has always felt natural to me. Ever since I was a kid, my mom told me that I used to use a matchbox and use it as a toy tank. Not to mention the excitement that I have after my parents game me a lego set, I could spent hours upon hours on just a small set of lego pieces. The most powerful realization is when I first got a PC. Truly a bicycle for the mind. I created programs, paintings, poems, writings, and many other things. Now, I’ve spent most of my adult life building: platforms, teams, ideas,…
- [Embracing Uncertainty](https://hendrasaputra.com/embracing-uncertainty/): My experience in Myanmar reveals the complexities of navigating a tumultuous environment marked by political instability and unpredictable market conditions. As an Indonesian unfamiliar with local nuances, they quickly learn the importance of creativity, cultural sensitivity, and empathy in marketing without reliable media channels. Decisions are influenced by personal relationships rather than formal processes, and even astrology plays a role in timing business initiatives. Despite these challenges, the focus remains on connecting with consumers and fostering trust, highlighting the meaningful impact of keeping people connected amid uncertainty.
- [Don’t Lead If You Can’t Decide](https://hendrasaputra.com/dont-lead-if-you-cant-decide/): Leadership is defined by the ability to make difficult decisions, especially in uncertain times. People look to leaders not for inspiration but for direction and accountability. Real leadership involves serving others by taking risks and acting decisively, even when the outcome may be unpopular or uncertain. It's about responsibility, not ego.
- [Life Goals](https://hendrasaputra.com/life-goals/): Life goals. It’s a never-ending question with ever-fluctuating answers. In a couple of days, I’ll be 42, a number which represents the Answer for the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything in Douglas Adams’ science fiction “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. In the book, Deep Thought computer requires 7.5 million years to compute this answer. I started to ask myself, “So, in 42 years of life, have you found your life goals”? Religiously, I believe it is to be a servant to the one and only God. But that can’t be the whole story, can it? Faith gives…
- [Balancing Act: Innovation vs. BAU](https://hendrasaputra.com/balancing-act-innovation-vs-bau/): The author explores challenges in corporate innovation, specifically the tension between optimizing for existing business and pursuing disruptive innovation. Established companies often prioritize sustaining innovations, risking stagnation. To overcome this, organizations should adopt ambidexterity, challenge resource allocation biases, and cultivate a culture of experimentation, enabling long-term success amid continuous change.
- [The Butterfly Effect: How Struggle Shapes Success](https://hendrasaputra.com/the-butterfly-effect-how-struggle-shapes-success/): The butterfly's transformative journey from chrysalis holds valuable lessons for us. Like the butterfly, overcoming challenges is crucial for our growth. Embrace the struggle as an opportunity for development, trust the process, and build resilience. Just as the butterfly emerges with strengthened wings, face your challenges to soar to new heights.
- [Bridging the Divide: Navigating the Intersection of Higher Education and Industry in Indonesia](https://hendrasaputra.com/bridging-the-divide-navigating-the-intersection-of-higher-education-and-industry-in-indonesia/): Indonesia's educational landscape faces a widening gap between higher education and employment, exacerbated by socio-economic and geographic disparities. The mismatch between academic learning and industry requirements is particularly acute due to the country's diverse geography and rapid technological development. The integration between academia and industry is low, resulting in an education system detached from industry dynamics. Edutech has the potential to revolutionize learning, aligning it with current industry trends. The Edutech initiative 'Kuncie' aims to make high-quality education accessible and sustainable, challenging conventional norms of education and career preparation. Support from policies and various sectors is needed to sustain these efforts, with potential solutions including bringing industry expertise into the academic setting and vice versa.
- [Navigating the Gig Economy in Indonesia: A New Era of Work](https://hendrasaputra.com/navigating-the-gig-economy-in-indonesia-a-new-era-of-work/): The Indonesian workforce is embracing the gig economy, a trend previously dominated by Western markets. The gig economy allows individuals to work flexible hours, often as freelancers rather than permanent employees. However, it can also lead to underemployment and instability. The trend is largely driven by digitalization and the rise of app economies, and has been further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Indonesian workers turn to gig work for economic liberation, social mobility, and diversified career paths. However, the author acknowledges that this state of affairs results in divergent experiences, with some benefiting but others facing scarcity and underemployment. The gig economy is present in various platforms, such as Gojek, Freelancer.co.id, Upwork, and Fiverr, each catering to different niches. Despite the opportunities provided by the gig economy, challenges exist such as lack of security, stigma and systemic issues like lack of legal protection. The author believes that the government should play a crucial role in ensuring the gig economy's contribution to the national economy and that gig workers should adopt strategies for self-protection and sustainable success.
- [Leadership Lesson from Satya Nadella](https://hendrasaputra.com/leadership-lesson-from-satya-nadella/): In the dynamic business world, effective leadership is key to navigating and influencing change. Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, exemplifies this in his book "Hit Refresh," offering insights on transformative leadership. This article distills these insights, reflecting on their practical application. Key takeaways include the vital role of empathy in leadership, fostering trust and collaboration for enhanced innovation and productivity. Nadella also emphasizes a growth mindset, encouraging leaders to embrace challenges and foster continuous learning. The importance of a clear vision, embracing diversity, and promoting innovation is highlighted, as is the need for a customer-centric approach and building trust-based relationships. Adapting to digital transformation and leading with authenticity are also crucial. These principles align closely with personal leadership experiences, underscoring the importance of understanding the human element in teams and persisting through challenges. Nadella’s insights serve as guideposts for both personal and organizational growth, emphasizing the impact of leadership on people and the legacy it leaves.
- [Principle of Leadership](https://hendrasaputra.com/principle-of-leadership-2/): Being a good leader is about realizing the burden of leadership. In this exploration of leadership, we delve into the multifaceted nature of guiding teams and organizations. Central to effective leadership is the creation and communication of a visionary, future-oriented direction. This vision, akin to a guiding beacon, must resonate with and inspire the team, propelling them beyond daily tasks towards long-term objectives. Clarity in setting goals and a commitment to continuous feedback and improvement are pivotal. Leadership also entails empowering the team, pushing them beyond comfort zones for collective excellence. Moreover, it involves a holistic approach to success, balancing profitability with community impact and fostering genuine connections, ensuring decisions are human-centric and empathetic.

## Pages

- [Presentation & Keynotes](https://hendrasaputra.com/presentations/): Managing Innovation Discussing the ideas of Innovation and as a leader what we can do to manage innovation in an organization Digistar – Digital Ecosystem Describing what is critical in building Digital Ecosystem using Kuncie and Telkomsel as Builder of Digital Ecosystem
- [Blog](https://hendrasaputra.com/blog/)
- [Home](https://hendrasaputra.com/): Hi, I’m Hendra Saputra, some call me Hensap. I’ve spent over 18 years working in Tech, Mobile, and Digital in multiple roles, from software engineering to data analytics, finance, product, and marketing. I’m the founder of an education startup, Kuncie. I’m currently spending my time consulting fellow entrepreneurs and corporations on innovation and strategy.
- [About Me](https://hendrasaputra.com/about/): “If you observe a really happy man you will find him building a boat, writing a symphony, educating his son, growing double dahlias in his garden or looking for dinosaur eggs in the Gobi desert. He will not be searching for happiness as if it were a collar button that has rolled under the radiator. He will not be striving for it as a goal in itself. He will have become aware that he is happy in the course of living life twenty-four crowded hours of the day.” — W. Beran Wolfe, Austrian psychiatrist and author

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