I was born in Jakarta in 1991, and spent most of my life in that metropolis, where I pursued an undergraduate degree in Economics. I have worked as a brand management professional in a couple of consumer goods company, before I left to Hamburg to complete a fellowship programme in social entrepreneurship. I founded and am working in a youth-run social enterprise called Sinergi Muda, which is known for its IndonesianYouth initiative.
I have always done – sometimes a little, sometimes a lot of – writing. I have published 9 books, and written for publications like the UN Chronicle, KOMPAS, Jakarta Globe, and The Jakarta Post. I am a professional public speaker.
After spending some time living in Hamburg and Melbourne, I am currently based in Coventry, England, to pursue my postgraduate degree in Behavioural Economics.
Selected Works
Are Twittering Youths Agents of Positive Change? — UN Chronicle (Vol. XLVII, Jan. 2011)
Stand Up Comedy: A Trip to the Life of Indonesia’s Middle Class — Jakarta Globe
An Open Letter to the Teacher Who Changed My World — Jakarta Globe
How About A Cup of Digital Detox? — Jakarta Globe
11 Little Notes of Life — ThoughtCatalog
Young, Disruptive Still Voiceless at Davos — The Jakarta Post (Feb. 10, 2016)
Selected Talks
Contact
I am @alandakariza on Twitter, Instagram, and LINE.
Check out my SpeakerHub profile for speaking engagements.
Otherwise, reach me to info at alandakariza dot com.