| Achmad Zaky | |
| Birth Name: | Achmad Zaky |
| Birth Date: | 24 August 1986[1] |
| Birth Place: | Sragen, Central Java, Indonesia |
| Nationality: | Indonesian |
| Alma Mater: | Bandung Institute of Technology HEC Paris |
| Known For: | Co-founder of Bukalapak Co-founder of init 6 |
| CEO, Bukalapak (2010–2020) | |
| Spouse: | Diajeng Lestari |
| Children: | 2 |
| Awards: | EY Indonesia Entrepreneur of the Year (2017) Satyalancana Wirakarya (2016) |
Achmad Zaky (born 24 August 1986) 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]
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]
See also: 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. He also tried to build a culinary business that specialises in noodle making, but it was unsuccessful. Following his graduation, Zaky formed a technology consulting firm named Suitmedia.[5] 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.
In October 2010, Zaky married Diajeng Lestari, who is the founder of Hijup.[6] They have a child named Laiqa Anzani.
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]