Claudia Kolonas

Claudia Kolonas has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Claudia is the Founder of Pluang, a company focused on promoting financial inclusion in Indonesia. As a Founder, they are responsible for the setup and management of savings accounts to increase financial accessibility.

Prior to that, Claudia worked as an Investment Advisor at Celebes Capital, where they actively sought out investment opportunities and managed the KPIs and budgets for the company's portfolio of companies. Claudia also provided strategic guidance and monitored the overall performance of the portfolio.

Claudia also gained experience as a Business Design MBA Intern at IDEO, where they worked on launching a new snack product in China. Their responsibilities included conducting customer interviews, analyzing surveys, and researching the market.

Earlier in their career, Claudia worked as a Senior Investment Manager at Celebes Capital, where they were involved in every aspect of the investment process. From deal sourcing and screening to financial modeling and due diligence, they played a key role in various deals across multiple industries.

Overall, Claudia's work experience showcases their expertise in financial inclusion, investment management, and business design.

Claudia Kolonas completed their Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from Occidental College between the years 2007 and 2011. Claudia then went on to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, specializing in Business Administration and Management, General, from 2014 to 2016.