Ali – Talasi
Alisjahbana Haliman, known as Ali, is the Founder of Talasi, a purpose-driven enterprise born from his first encounter with the raw beauty and deep poverty of Sumba in 2017. After years of working across Indonesia, Ali was moved to create lasting impact by empowering smallholders and communities at the source, starting with the land itself. […]
John Becker – JONO’s
After two decades working as a chef in Michelin-starred kitchens across San Francisco, New York, and Asia, John Becker has shifted his focus from the past to the butcher block. Now based in Bali, John is the founder of JONO’s, a premium butcher and charcuterie studio dedicated to quality, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Rooted in deep […]
Yuli Evendi – Garden Planner
Originally from Yogyakarta, Yuli Evendi is a quiet force behind the living, breathing ecosystem that surrounds Syrco BASÈ. With a deep-rooted passion for plants, soil, and sustainability, he has devoted his life to cultivating gardens that thrive in harmony with nature. Yuli doesn’t just grow plants, he builds ecosystems. With an intuitive understanding of biodiversity […]
Syrco Bakker – Syrco BASÈ
Born in the Netherlands with Dutch-Indonesian heritage, Chef Syrco Bakker has always drawn inspiration from his roots, nature, and culture. After over a decade leading Pure C in Cadzand, where he earned two Michelin stars, 18/20 points from Gault&Millau, and was named Chef of the Year 2022, Syrco has returned to Indonesia to begin a […]
Tommy – CG Recycle
Tommy is the creative force behind CG Recycle, a Bali-based glass design studio committed to turning waste into beauty. With a deep respect for craftsmanship and the environment, Tommy has made it his daily ritual to transform discarded glass into timeless, functional pieces that carry both purpose and story. What began as a curiosity in […]
Rai – Rai Pottery
Rai Gede Wahyudi Putra is a Balinese potter and the founder of Rai Pottery Studio and production manager at Tri Surya Keramik. With a deep-rooted passion for art that began in his childhood, Rai was inspired by his father’s craftsmanship and has dedicated his journey to the world of pottery ever since. He specializes in […]
Agung – Forager
Born and raised in the highlands of Buahan village in Payangan, Anak Agung Putra Semara has spent his life closely connected to the land. With deep knowledge passed down through generations, he forages daily from the surrounding forests, gathering wild herbs, edible flowers, tropical fruits, roots, and forest honey. An essential part of Syrco BASÈ’s […]
Made Roni – Made Tea
Made grew up in a Balinese farming family, where she learned firsthand everything she knows about agriculture. From a young age, she strived to fulfill her passion of being a faithful guardian of Mother Nature. Tea inspiration began when Made went to a Sunday market in Dublin and discovered the vast world of teas from […]
Kadek Suardika – BaliCoop
A proud Balinese and dedicated leader, Kadek Suardika plays a key role in shaping the future of sustainable food systems in Bali. As Chief Operating Officer at BaliCoop, he helps connect small-scale organic farmers to conscious consumers, ensuring that every step from farm to table is rooted in fairness, transparency, and care for the land. […]