Achmad Zaky
Born
Achmad Zaky

(1986-08-24) 24 August 1986[1]
Sragen, Central Java, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesian
EducationBandung Institute of Technology (2004)[1]
SpouseDiajeng 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

Bukalapak was co-founded by Achmad Zaky in 2010.

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

  1. 1 2 3 Antara, “Profil CEO Bukalapak.Com, Achmad Zaky”, 25 May 2015
  2. 1 2 "Perpetual persistence: Bukalapak's new identity after all co-founders moved on (Part 3 of 3)". KrASIA. 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  3. 1 2 Enricko Lukman, “Bukalapak CEO: Start early, fail more,” Techinasia, 2 Mei 2014
  4. 1 2 3 NendraRengganis, “CEO Bukalapak: Kesuksesan Bukan Milik Mereka yang Sibuk Pacaran Saja. Di Masa Muda, Kamu Harus Mencoba Semua!,” Hipwee, 4 November 2015
  5. ↑ M. Iffan Fanani dan Muhammad Ichsan, Sukseskan Mudamu! Strategi Sukses 17 Mahasiswa Berprestasi Indonesia, (Depok: Penerbit Rumah Pembelajar, 2011)
  6. ↑ "Achmad Zaky". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  7. ↑ "Achmad Zaky Founder dan CEO Bukalapak Meraih EY Entrepreneur of the Year Technology & Digital Award 2017". DailySocial (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  8. ↑ 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.
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