Achmad Zaky facts for kids
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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 a smart person who starts and invests in internet businesses. He helped create and used to be the boss (CEO) of Bukalapak. This company is a big online shopping place in Indonesia.
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Learning and School
Achmad Zaky began 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).
Starting Businesses
Achmad Zaky started his journey in technology and business while studying at ITB. He once worked on a project to make software for a TV station. This software helped count votes quickly during an election. He also tried to start a noodle business, but it did not work out.
Creating Bukalapak
After finishing college, Zaky started a technology company called Suitmedia. In 2010, he co-founded Bukalapak, which became a very popular online shopping website. Zaky was the CEO of Bukalapak until he left in January 2020.
Starting Init 6
After leaving Bukalapak, Zaky started a new company called Init6. He created it with Nugroho Herucahyono, who was also a top person at Bukalapak. Init6 is a special fund that helps new, small companies (called startups) get started.
Family Life
In October 2010, Achmad Zaky married Diajeng Lestari. She is also a successful business person who started her own company called Hijup. They have a child named Laiqa Anzani.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Achmad Zaky has received several important awards for his work. In July 2016, the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, gave him the Satyalancana Wira Karya award. This award is for people who have made great contributions to Indonesia. In 2017, he was also named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the Technology & Digital category.
