From Dirt and Scrap to Gold: A Vision for Entrepreneurship in Indonesia Open Access

Dr. Ir. Ciputra is an entrepreneur and philanthropist based in Jakarta, Indonesia. He is the founder of numerous businesses that comprise the Ciputra Group, as well as Ciputra University and the Universitas Ciputra Entrepreneurship Center. He was named the 2007 Ernst & Young Indonesian Entrepreneur of the Year. This essay is adapted from his book, Ciputra Quantum Leap: How Entrepreneurship Transforms Your Future and the Nation's Future.