Herman Widjaja

About

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Herman Widjaja is a technology executive, investor, and advisor helping build the next generation of technology companies across Southeast Asia.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As Chief Technology Officer at Tokopedia, he leads organizations spanning AI, data, fintech, and large-scale digital platforms serving millions of users. Over the past two decades, he has held leadership roles at Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Google, and ByteDance, building products, teams, and platforms at global scale.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Beyond his executive career, Herman actively invests in and advises early-stage founders. He partners closely with companies on product-market fit, AI strategy, technology scaling, organizational design, profitability, and fundraising from pre-seed through Series A.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">He also serves on boards and advisory councils spanning startups, universities, and AI research initiatives, helping bridge industry, innovation, and talent development across the region.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recognized by CIO50 and CIO100, Herman holds 15+ patents and publications. His mission is to help founders build enduring companies while advancing technology and innovation across Southeast Asia.</span></p><p><br></p>