Emma Balant, an Economic student from the UK spent one month working for an E-commerce business, looking at UX and data analytics as part of Start Me Up’s Startup Internship Program in Bali.
Working for a startup allowed me to get involved within all aspects of the business. I began completing a competitor analysis and market research piece for an Australian E-commerce business and as the internship progressed I was able to research digital marketing channels, plan social media and design landing pages using Sketch, a UX tool.
I started the internship with little practical experience, so many of my tasks were quite a learning curve! One of the main focuses of my internship was social media, so I learnt how to conduct competitor analysis, plan social media posts and research digital marketing channels- all new to me. I was also tasked with designing landing pages and emails, so I learnt design thinking techniques such as wireframing and how to use UX tools.
I also learnt highly transferable skills such as time management and self-motivation – which I found to be essential when working remotely.
I worked from a number of co-working spaces in Bali, most frequently Dojo in Canggu. It had its own café, swimming pool and a lively beach just 5 minutes walk away. There are always events and workshops to attend, as Dojo encourage skill sharing – a great way to meet other members and learn about new projects.
The Startup scene in Bali is so fresh and exciting. I met such a wide variety of people from freelance photographers and artists to coders and Fintech specialists. It just goes to show how diverse digital nomads can be.
Working with Start Me Up has been a memorable and rewarding experience. I’ll miss working overlooking rice paddies alongside amazing people, it really has been an opportunity I wouldn’t have found anywhere else! If you’re stuck trying to decide between work and travel – you don’t have to!