Ardian Perdana Putra brings a powerful combination of strategic leadership, disaster management expertise, and digital ecosystem development to his mentoring role. With over 15 years of experience spanning government affairs, creative industries, and startup development, he guides Business Creation students through the complexities of building sustainable businesses in Indonesia’s evolving digital landscape.

Currently serving as CEO of PT. Merdeka Kreasi Teknologi Indonesia, Ardian has dedicated his career in empowering Indonesia’s creative economy. His leadership journey includes pivotal roles at MIKTI (Indonesia Digital Creative Industry Society), where he served as Executive Secretary and managed the DILo facility for The Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia, nurturing countless Indonesian startups.

As a certified Face-to-Face Training Instructor and former Expert Staff to the Indonesian Parliament, Ardian understands both the theoretical frameworks and practical realities of policy implementation and business development. His extensive network across government, industry, and academia—demonstrated through his leadership roles in multiple professional organizations—provides students with valuable real world insights.