Achmad Zaky (born 24 August 1986[1]) is an internet entrepreneur and investor. He is a co-founder and the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Bukalapak, an e-commerce company in Indonesia.[2]
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| Born | Achmad Zaky 24 August 1986[1] |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Alma mater | Bandung Institute of Technology HEC Paris |
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| Known for | Co-founder of Bukalapak Co-founder of init 6 |
| Title | CEO, Bukalapak (2010–2020) |
| Spouse | Diajeng Lestari |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | EY Indonesia Entrepreneur of the Year (2017) Satyalancana Wirakarya (2016) |
Education
editZaky 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]
Business career
editBukalapak
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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 led Bukalapak as the company's CEO until he resigned in January 2020.
init 6
editFollowing 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
editIn October 2010, Zaky married Diajeng Lestari, who is the founder of Hijup.[6] They have a child named Laiqa Anzani.
Awards and honors
editZaky established Bukalapak in 2010. In July 2016, he received the Satyalancana Wira Karya award from President Joko Widodo for his exemplary contributions to Indonesia.[7] He was also named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017 for the Technology & Digital Award category.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b 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)
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.