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Achmad Zaky
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Achmad Zaky
24 August 1986 Sragen, Central Java, Indonesia
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| 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(s) | Diajeng Lestari |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | EY Indonesia Entrepreneur of the Year (2017) Satyalancana Wirakarya (2016) |
Achmad Zaky, born on August 24, 1986, is an Indonesian internet entrepreneur and investor. He is best known as a co-founder and former CEO of Bukalapak. Bukalapak is a big online shopping website in Indonesia, like an online marketplace.
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Achmad Zaky's Early Life and Education
Achmad Zaky started learning about computers and programming in 1997. He learned from books and a computer his uncle gave him. When he was in high school in Solo, he was very good at computer science. He even won a national competition called the National Science Olympic.
Later, Zaky studied informatics engineering at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). This is a top university in Indonesia.
Achmad Zaky's Business Journey
Achmad Zaky began his journey in technology and business while studying at ITB. He worked on a project to create software for a TV station. This software helped them quickly count votes during a national election. He also tried starting a noodle business, but it didn't work out.
After graduating, Zaky started a technology consulting company called Suitmedia.
Founding Bukalapak
In 2010, Achmad Zaky co-founded Bukalapak. This company became a very popular online shopping platform in Indonesia. Zaky was the CEO of Bukalapak until he stepped down in January 2020.
Starting Init 6
After leaving Bukalapak, Zaky started a new company called Init6. He co-founded it with Nugroho Herucahyono, who was Bukalapak's former chief technology officer. Init6 is a venture fund. This means it's a company that invests money in new, promising businesses called startups. They help these young companies grow.
Achmad Zaky's Personal Life
In October 2010, Achmad Zaky married Diajeng Lestari. She is also a successful entrepreneur who founded a company called Hijup. They have a child named Laiqa Anzani.
Awards and Recognitions
Achmad Zaky has received several important awards for his work. In July 2016, he was given the Satyalancana Wira Karya award by the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. This award recognized his excellent contributions to Indonesia.
In 2017, he was also named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the Technology & Digital Award category. This award celebrates top entrepreneurs in the technology field.
