In just two short years, Big Daddy, under the guidance of Michael Rusli, has burst onto Indonesia’s entertainment industry with a huge bang. It is behind popular shows such as Linkin Park and Disney shows. In June, it will bring global pop icon Lady Gaga to Jakarta. Behind the company are a group of young entrepreneurs who are shaping a new industry.

British ambassador to Indonesia Mark Canning is no stranger to Asia or to Indonesia. He is not only a seasoned diplomat, having served in some of the most hostile nations on the planet, he is also a keen observer of human society.

Zacky Badruddin, CEO of Tryst Living, has turned his young company into a major player in Indonesia’s design scene thanks to his combination of artistic eye and business savvy. He talked to The Peak about his passion for wood and his optimistic outlook for Indonesia’s creative industries.