Nadiem Makarim, Born 4 July 1984, is an Indonesian entrepreneur and politician. He is the founder of Gojek, Southeast Asia's first decacorn, and currently serves as the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of Indonesia. Known for his innovative mindset, Makarim has played a significant role in modernizing Indonesia's education system.
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Nono Anwar Makarim
Atika Algadri
Nadiem Makarim
Relatives
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nadiem Anwar Makarim |
| Father | Nono Anwar Makarim |
| Mother | Atika Algadri |
| Siblings | Not publicly known |
| Spouses | Franka Franklin |
| Children | Three children (names not publicly disclosed) |
| Grandparents | Maternal and Paternal Grandparents (Not publicly named) |
| Notable Relatives | None publicly known |
Personal Life Milestones
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| July 4, 1984 | Born in Singapore to Indonesian parents, Nono Anwar Makarim and Atika Algadri. |
| 2006 | Graduated from Brown University with a degree in International Relations. |
| 2006-2009 | Worked at McKinsey & Company as a management consultant. |
| 2011 | Founded Gojek, an app-based platform for motorcycle taxi services, in Jakarta, Indonesia. |
| 2015 | Expanded Gojek into a multi-service platform offering ride-hailing, food delivery, and payments. |
| 2016 | Named to Fortune's "40 Under 40" list for his innovation with Gojek. |
| 2019 | Stepped down as CEO of Gojek to join the Indonesian government. |
| October 23, 2019 | Appointed Minister of Education and Culture of Indonesia. |
| 2021 | Became Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology after a cabinet restructuring. |
| Ongoing | Advocates for educational reform, emphasizing technology, innovation, and inclusivity. |
| Personal Life | Married to Franka Franklin and has two daughters. |