Prof. Bambang Brodjonegoro obtained his PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He started his career as an academia, lecturer, researcher, and faculty dean at the University of Indonesia. The opportunities to contribute to his country as the Minister of Research and Technology/Chief of National Research and Innovation Agency, Minister of National Development Planning, and Minister of Finance have established his crucial role in integrating Indonesia’s research, technology, innovation, development planning, financing, and economic stabilization. Prof. Brodjonegoro has also actively participated in numerous local and international organizations, such as Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and various Indonesian companies. He currently holds the position of Commissioner in several publicly listed companies in Indonesia, including one of Indonesia’s unicorn startups, Bukalapak.com.