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]
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]
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]
In October 2010, Zaky married Diajeng Lestari, who is the founder of Hijup. [8] They have a child named Laiqa Anzani.
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]
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]
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]
In October 2010, Zaky married Diajeng Lestari, who is the founder of Hijup. [8] They have a child named Laiqa Anzani.