What does it mean for a nation when its brightest talents decide to leave to study or work abroad? For Primawan Satrio, it’s not a loss, rather he sees it as an opportunity. As a tech entrepreneur, recruiter, and advocate for Indonesia’s greatest talents, he argues that intellectual diaspora experiences can strengthen industries, spark innovation, and build resilience at home. In this talk, he will explore how encouraging Indonesians to pursue education and careers overseas can actually expand the nation’s global perspective while creating new bridges for collaboration and growth. Primawan Satrio is an Indonesian tech entrepreneur and recruiter with a background in software engineering and product management. As the founder of Satrio Consulting and several tech ventures, he focuses on connecting Indonesian professional talents with global opportunities while building scalable recruitment and education solutions. His everyday work involves bridging cultures—scouting candidates and clients across borders, negotiating contracts, and ensuring talent mobility.Having studied, worked, and collaborated internationally, Primawan believes that Indonesia’s intellectual diaspora plays a crucial role in strengthening the nation’s global perspective. As an influencer of the #KaburAjaDulu social movement, he would like to push for more Indonesians to pursue education and careers overseas, arguing that diaspora experiences abroad can empower domestic industries, foster innovation between countries, and build resilience at home in an increasingly interconnected world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx