Irvan A. Sutiono

Global Shaper, Jakarta Hub

Growing up in a family of architects, Irvan witnessed how a few simple sketches could transform into solid structures that provide shelter, a sense of belonging, and even business. Yet, despite the fundamental role of construction in our lives, the industry is notorious for its unaffordability, environmental impact, and slow tech adoption.

Irvan wants to change that. Bearing that the real estate industry is ripe for disruption, Irvan strives to contribute to the built environment, tapping into the 'smart and green' opportunities in the real estate industry. His ultimate goal is to catalyze Indonesia's smart city initiatives.

Before joining Anantagraha, Irvan worked in venture building at Zipmex, one of the largest digital asset exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region, where he incubated and launched new ventures to onboard users into the Web3 space. He started his career in real estate investments, where he handled the acquisition and development of hospitality real estate assets in the APAC and EMEA regions. However, Irvan's career highlight to date is his university "side gig"—one that sparked his passion for social impact. He co-developed a community platform for people with hearing loss, which included a sign language learning application and an online sign interpreter service. This endeavor led him to work under the supervision of the French government after graduation.

Irvan is based in Jakarta, Indonesia, and enjoys street food hopping, toying with LEGO bricks, and an occasional salsa dance or Thai boxing session.