How this Indonesian healthtech firm’s pivot panned out

We look at a healthtech startup that switched focus from hospitals to clinics. [Read from your browser]( Daily Newsletter --------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Tech in Asia's free Daily Newsletter! Get full access to our subscribers-only Daily Newsletter and other insightful analysis on the big and messy topics of Asia’s tech and startup community by [registering here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} Today’s my birthday! Happy birthday to me. As I turn another year older, I’ve been thinking a lot about the road my life has taken and the different changes I’ve experienced over the years. Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have believed that I’d be writing about tech and startups for a living - but look where I am now. Startups, too, are on a journey that often involves pivots and transformations. Some companies have completely changed directions with their business models, product offerings, and even industries. 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