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Winston Utomo and William Utomo
EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 finalist, Indonesia
Winston Utomo, Founder and CEO, and William Utomo, Co-Founder and COO, of PT Media Putra Nusantara
Winston and William Utomo are transforming how young Indonesians connect and create.
Winston and William Utomo are the dynamic duo behind PT Media Putra Nusantara (IDN), Indonesia’s premier media and entertainment technology company that has fundamentally changed how the nation’s youth tell stories and engage with content. Founded in 2014, IDN has rapidly evolved into a powerhouse with over 70 million monthly active users, driven by four key pillars: digital media, live streaming, entertainment and the creator economy.
Growing up in Surabaya, Indonesia, the Utomo brothers recognized a significant gap in the market, young Indonesians lacked a platform that truly represented their voices and aspirations. After both earned degrees from the University of Southern California, Winston went on to Columbia University and gained invaluable experience working at Google, Singapore. This knowledge, paired with the duo’s passion for the future of Indonesia, fueled their ambition to create a platform that celebrates the creativity of millennials, Gen Z and generations to come.
Today, IDN is not just a company — it’s a cultural movement that amplifies the dreams and potential of Indonesia’s young people. Two out of three young Indonesians have interacted with IDN’s products, whether through its digital media, live-streaming platform, entertainment content or creator-economy products. The Utomo brothers believe that by empowering creators and sharing stories, they are contributing to a brighter future for Indonesia — one where the youth are at the forefront of innovation and change.
Together, human creativity and artificial intelligence can create and distribute innovative and deeply relevant content, transforming how we connect and communicate.
AI is a powerful force that has the potential to redefine our industry and inspire entirely new ways of storytelling.