​Respected business executive Harvey Goldstein leads Harvest International in Indonesia. With decades of experience fostering economic growth and development in countries like Indonesia and Singapore, Harvey Goldstein has experience providing venture capital to foreign and local entrepreneurs.

Venture capital refers to funds invested in small companies or startups that have long-term growth potential. These young companies often do not have the capacity or history to raise funds through traditional means. The individual or organization that invests in these companies is referred to as a venture capitalist, and this person assumes a high level of risk. However, due to the possibility of significant growth, venture capital investments can offer above-average returns.

Depending on their position and field of expertise, a venture capitalist can also offer consulting for companies in which they invest. This way, they can influence with the firm’s organizational growth.

​Director of Business-Link Consultancy PTE LTD in Singapore, Harvey Goldstein also leads as president of PT Harvest International Indonesia. Consulting primarily in Indonesia, Harvey Goldstein provides a valuable service that creates job opportunities and spurs economic activity in the region.

Also referred to as Harvest International Inc., PT Harvest International Indonesia is a business development firm that specializes in strategic marketing programs, evaluation of restrictive trade and investment issues, government relations, and corporate mergers and acquisitions. The firm has consulted businesses in various sectors, ranging from telecommunications to pharmaceuticals.

Among its clients is Centerchem, a supplier of ingredients used in food and personal care products.

​Harvest International owner and founder Harvey Goldstein has decades of experience in business strategy and development. In addition to his work and philanthropic activities, he is an accomplished contributor to several books. In 1994, as the chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, Harvey Goldstein provided advice and contributions toward several books, including United States Investment in Indonesia and The Culture of Business in Indonesia. Also involved with a business primer titled Business in Indonesia, Mr. Goldstein has established himself as an authority on Indonesian business culture.

Successful business in Indonesia requires an understanding of the local culture and customs. As the dominant religion is Islam, knowledge of that religion’s major holidays and customs is necessary. Additionally, relationships are an important component of successful business, multiple meetings are often necessary to reach an agreement.

Friendliness and flexibility is another important factor in successful business dealings, and a commitment and frequent trips to the region is helpful in establishing trust. However, a deeper understanding of the business culture in Indonesia is essential, as there are varying populations that have different cultural viewpoints. 

​Harvey Goldstein of Indonesia has advised numerous Fortune 100 companies setting up shop in South Asia. A reputable public speaker on foreign direct investments who's firm RMI, has worked with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, Harvey Goldstein’s Singapore investment work via Business-Link Consultancy, included advising companies on joint ventures.

A joint venture is a legal business arrangement where two or more individuals or entities come together to accomplish a specific task. The task may be to undertake a common business. Each of the entities will be responsible for the profits and costs associated with the business undertaking.

Being only a business arrangement, the joint venture is definitely not a legal entity in that it cannot contract in its own name, neither can it own property. It does not take the form of a corporation or partnership. It can only conduct the business it was formed to undertake.

Examples of joint ventures include two firms agreeing to advertise under the same booth in a trade convention or two corporations coming together to invent microchips. The identifiable factors of a joint venture are the coming together of two or more parties for a common objective.

This form of business is attractive since it allows parties to share in the risk and return of a business. 

Experienced executive Harvey Goldstein has been active in Southeast Asian business for nearly 50 years, with time leading companies based out of both Indonesia and Singapore. As a director of Business-Link Consultancy PTE, Ltd., and the president and director of PT Harvest International Indonesia, Harvey Goldstein has guided a wide variety of businesses and industries to success in the region, including Black & Veatch International.

Established in 1915, Black & Veatch has grown from a two-person partnership based in Kansas City, Missouri, to an international company with more than 100 offices worldwide. A leader in engineering, procurement, and construction services for the energy, telecommunications, and water industries, the company is dedicated to the same core values that have guided it for a century.

Through its network of clients, Black & Veatch conducts about 7,000 active projects annually. For example, in partnership with Australia’s Melbourne Water Corporation, the company upgraded the second-largest wastewater treatment plant in the country in 2006. After the upgrade, the facility produces recycled water for community use. Scheduled to be completed in 2015, another Black & Veatch project oversees Chernobyl’s radioactive confinement sarcophagus, designed to contain radioactive debris for 100 years. Recognized for its excellent performance by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the company ensures the project progresses smoothly and on schedule.