Achmad Zaky
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| Born | Achmad Zaky 24 August 1986[1] |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Education | Bandung Institute of Technology (2004)[1] |
| Spouse | Diajeng Lestari |
Achmad Zaky (born 24 August 1986[1]) is an entrepreneur and investor. He is a co-founder and the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Bukalapak, an e-commerce company in Indonesia.[2]
Education
Zaky started learning computer and programming sciences in 1997, through books on programming, and a computer given by his uncle.[3] He represented his school at the National Science Olympic event in computer science and won the competition while he was attending high school at Public High School 1 in Solo.
Zaky studied informatics engineering at Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).[4]
Career
Zaky began his career in technology and entrepreneurship while studying at ITB. He was offered a project to make a quick count software for a television station that was monitoring the national election at that time, with a value of IDR 1.5 million.[4] He also tried to build a culinary business that specialises in noodle making, but it was unsuccessful.[4] Following his graduation, Zaky formed a technology consulting firm named Suitmedia.[3][5]
Zaky established Bukalapak in 2010. In July 2016, he received the Satyalancana Wira Karya award from President Joko Widodo for his exemplary contributions to Indonesia.[6] He was also named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017 for the Technology & Digital Award category.[7] Zaky led Bukalapak as the company's CEO until he resigned in January 2020.
Following his departure, he started a new venture with Bukalapak's former chief technology officer, Nugroho Herucahyono, who exited the company too. The duo founded Init6, a venture fund that supports early-stage startups.[2]
Personal life
In October 2010, Zaky married Diajeng Lestari, who is the founder of Hijup.[8] They have a child named Laiqa Anzani.
References
- ^ a b c Antara, “Profil CEO Bukalapak.Com, Achmad Zaky”, 25 May 2015
- ^ a b "Perpetual persistence: Bukalapak's new identity after all co-founders moved on (Part 3 of 3)". KrASIA. 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ a b Enricko Lukman, “Bukalapak CEO: Start early, fail more,” Techinasia, 2 Mei 2014
- ^ a b c NendraRengganis, “CEO Bukalapak: Kesuksesan Bukan Milik Mereka yang Sibuk Pacaran Saja. Di Masa Muda, Kamu Harus Mencoba Semua!,” Hipwee, 4 November 2015
- ^ M. Iffan Fanani dan Muhammad Ichsan, Sukseskan Mudamu! Strategi Sukses 17 Mahasiswa Berprestasi Indonesia, (Depok: Penerbit Rumah Pembelajar, 2011)
- ^ "Achmad Zaky". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ "Achmad Zaky Founder dan CEO Bukalapak Meraih EY Entrepreneur of the Year Technology & Digital Award 2017". DailySocial (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ Raisa Adila, Jurnalis (2015-06-29). "Jenuh Jadi Pegawai, Diajeng Lestari Sukses di Bisnis HijUp : Okezone Economy". Okezone Economy (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2022-07-27.