Achmad Zaky
Indonesian entrepreneur
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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]
24 August 1986[1]
HEC Paris
- Internet entrepreneur
- investor
Co-founder of init 6
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| Born | Achmad Zaky 24 August 1986[1] |
| 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
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]
Business career
Bukalapak
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
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
Awards and honors
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.[7] He was also named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017 for the Technology & Digital Award category.[8]