In this episode of #MoneyMoves, #MuhammedMekki chats with Achmad Zaky, the founder of Indonesia’s e-commerce giant Bukalapak. Inspired by Amazon, Zaky built a platform empowering small businesses to thrive digitally during a time when buying and selling online wasn’t as common as it is today.
With no funding at first, Bukalapak overcame challenges like trust, payments and educating sellers. Then came $10 million in funding, fueling rapid growth and leading to a billion-dollar IPO. The platform transformed Indonesia’s economy, helping warung owners embrace e-commerce and succeed.
Now, as a venture capitalist at Init6, Zaky shares what he looks for in founders and why he sees huge potential in Indonesia’s young population.
