Among the notable individuals listed were Tomy Yunus and Yohan Limerta, the Founders of Cakap who have played pivotal roles in establishing Cakap as a technology-based educational platform. Tomy currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) while Yohan holds the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Cakap commenced its operations by providing foreign language learning services for English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean and Indonesian, primarily catering to expatriates. Subsequently, it expanded its portfolio to encompass over 1.175 vocational courses tailored to the development of Indonesian talents. Cakap also provides foreign language classes to children as young as 4 years old for English and Mandarin. In 2023, Cakap expanded its reach into blended learning education for children through the Cakap Kids Academy.

Additionally, Cakap offers a variety of vocational courses through Cakap Upskill, featuring high-quality content and instructors who are experts in their fields. Cakap has also previously conducted programs aimed at empowering foreign language teachers under the name Cakap Teacher Academy.

The selection criteria for the 40 Under 40 list encompass a spectrum of factors including experience, achievements, career sustainability and the contributions they have made. Those who have been chosen demonstrate resilience, attentiveness and an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning. Based on the assessment above, Cakap founders Tomy Yunus and Yohan Limerta have demonstrated their dedication in delivering impact and resilience in facing various challenges to persevere and transform those challenges into opportunities for growth.

According to Hendra Soeprajitno, the editor-in-chief of Fortune Indonesia, "While it may seem effortless to evaluate the outputs they [the 40 Under 40 lists] generate, behind them lies a lengthy process that has brought them to this point."

Achievements and impact in education

With a commitment to elevate people’s lives and foster the potential of Indonesians through transformative learning solutions and career advancement opportunities, Cakap has amassed over 4.5 million students, 2,300 instructors and 19,500+ modules. Cakap has also reached 61 out of 62 remote areas classified as 3T (Tertinggal, Terdepan and Terluar). In alignment with its developmental trajectory, the company, classified as a Centaur valuation entity, has achieved substantial growth across all sectors and has registered favorable EBITDA figures.

Through its "Cakap untuk Bangsa" (Cakap for the Nation) program, Cakap aims to create long-term change by focusing on four main areas: quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth and reducing inequality. These efforts aim to provide high-quality education to expand job opportunities and foster social equality, ultimately envisioning Indonesia as a global leader by 2030.

With the inclusion of Tomy Yunus and Yohan Limerta in Fortune Indonesia's 40 Under 40 list for 2024, their contributions to the field of education through Cakap receive further recognition.

Congratulations to the founders of Cakap, Tomy Yunus, and Yohan Limerta! May they continue to succeed and inspire the younger generation, leaving a lasting impact on Indonesia.

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