CEO Bukalapak Revealed the Story Behind His Debut in E-Commerce Business in Indonesia

INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta, One of the unicorn companies in Indonesia, Bukalapak continues to encourage young people to work through entrepreneurship and contribute in developing the Indonesian economy.

This was conveyed by CEO of Bukalapak Achmad Zaky in a public discussion session with theme The New Cool: Entrepreuner Muslim, Muda, Berkarya "organized by Shafa Community in Jakarta, Saturday night (31/3/2018).

On the occasion, Zaky had told me that from his childhood he had no thought to become an entrepreneur.

After entering the education in pesantren and college began to meet many people and get input that as a student we have one percent of the population of Indonesia that can give influence for many people.

"The thought is there all the time in college, we can not help the benefits for many people. Because of that I believe really in this new era to create benefits in my business is a tool that is full power," said Zaky.

He added, why business is important? Because first, the business is financed by profit. How big impact business in our life today. "it is profitable, have a big influence too, that's what I think first," explained Zaky.

Furthermore, Zaky said, the business is actually a combination of art and science, just how we apply it. According to him, the most important aspect of the business is honesty.

"That is often forgotten by businessmen, business foundation is honesty and it has been taught many times when we child and we live to implement it," he added.

In addition, he added, creativity also become my key in business. "If all that is applied will have a very high value, creativity is very important, and do not forget the discipline," he said.