Building software is challenging. Building a company across borders with people from different cultures, time zones, and backgrounds is even more so. For Cahyo Subroto, the CEO of MrScraper, the most rewarding part of the journey has never been just the technology. It has always been the people.
MrScraper has grown from a 4-figure business last year into a global data-scraping company with more than $3.8M annual revenue and 60+ employees spanning across Asia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Russia. Despite operating across continents, the company shares a common goal: creating a work culture where talented individuals can do meaningful work, learn quickly, and have ownership over what they build from day one.
“When I look at what we’ve accomplished, I’m proud not because of the numbers, but because of the team behind them,” says Cahyo. “Everyone brings different experiences and perspectives, and that’s become one of our greatest strengths.”
For Cahyo, building a global company was never about following trends. It was about creating an environment where great people could thrive regardless of where they lived. Talent isn’t limited by borders, and neither is MrScraper.
Building a Global Team from Day One
MrScraper was built with a simple belief: exceptional talent can come from anywhere. While the company embraces remote work and distributed collaboration, it has never been “remote-only.” In fact, MrScraper enjoys bringing people together whenever possible.
As the company expanded, team members who started in Indonesia were joined by everyone around the world. Some international teammates have even visited and worked from the Indonesian office, strengthening relationships and experiencing the culture firsthand.
“We love to work together,” says Cahyo. “Remote work gives us access to incredible talent, but we also enjoy meeting in person. Sometimes we invite teammates from overseas to spend time in Indonesia. Those moments create friendships and trust that go beyond work.”
The way MrScraper operates is built around three principles:
Talent Without Borders
Great people shouldn’t be excluded because of geography. Whether someone is based in Bandung, London, St. Petersburg, or California, what matters most is capability, curiosity, and attitude.
Ownership From Day One
New team members aren’t expected to spend months waiting for responsibility. At MrScraper, people are trusted early and encouraged to contribute beyond their job descriptions. Everyone is expected to think like owners and builders, not task executors.
Learning Through Challenges
Growth comes from solving difficult problems. Team members are constantly exposed to new technologies, industries, and situations that push them to improve.
“We’ve always believed that great work doesn’t depend on a physical location,” says Cahyo. “But we also believe people grow fastest when they’re trusted, challenged, and surrounded by ambitious teammates.”
This approach has allowed MrScraper to attract specialists and build a work culture centered around learning, ownership, and continuous improvement.
What MrScraper Employment Philosophy Looks Like
Building a global team requires more than simply hiring people from different countries. It requires creating a foundation based on fairness, transparency, and long-term relationships.
At MrScraper, employment practices are built around clear expectations and mutual trust. Team members understand their responsibilities, project goals, and deliverables from the beginning. Transparency helps eliminate confusion and allows people to focus on producing great work.
Fair compensation is another important principle. Compensation structures are designed to reflect responsibilities, expertise, and market realities while ensuring that employees feel recognized for their contributions.
Onboarding is equally important. New hires receive documentation, introductions to internal systems, and support from colleagues to ensure they can quickly become productive members of the team. But at MrScraper, onboarding isn’t about slowly easing into work. People are encouraged to contribute early, ask questions, and take ownership from the start.
Continuous support doesn’t stop after onboarding. Managers and team leaders maintain regular communication, provide feedback, and encourage professional growth.
For Cahyo, building a strong company means investing in people.
“We don’t want employees to simply complete tasks,” he explains. “We want them to become experts, grow faster than they thought possible, and have opportunities to deliver more than what’s expected.”
This philosophy has helped MrScraper create a work culture that values accountability, learning, and long-term relationships.
Where the Team Is Headed
As MrScraper continues to grow, the focus remains on people.
Over the next two years, Cahyo plans to expand the team with specialists who combine deep expertise with strong learning ability and a sense of ownership. Curiosity, adaptability, and the willingness to tackle difficult problems are qualities the company values highly.
Expansion into new markets and new opportunities will create additional roles across engineering, operations, and customer success.
MrScraper isn’t trying to become the biggest company overnight. Instead, the goal is to build a place where ambitious people can do the best work of their careers.
“We want to build a company that people are proud to be part of,” says Cahyo. “A place where talented people from anywhere in the world can come together, learn quickly, and create things that matter.”
Join the Journey
At MrScraper, building technology has always been about building people first.
We’re a global team, but we also enjoy being together. We believe great talent can come from anywhere, and sometimes that means bringing teammates from around the world to Indonesia to collaborate, learn, and build relationships beyond Slack and Zoom.
We’re always interested in meeting specialists who are curious, committed to learning, and excited by challenging problems. If you’re looking for a place where you can take ownership early, grow quickly, and deliver more than expected from day one, we’d love to hear from you.
Explore opportunities and connect with us through our MrScraper LinkedIn page.
The future of MrScraper will be shaped by the people who build it, and we’re just getting started
