I am a co-founder and strategic operator with 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional growth, partnerships, and community-driven initiatives. I’m currently building an AI-powered travel platform to transform how the world experiences Indonesia. I excel in go-to-market strategy, stakeholder engagement, and digital execution, with a passion for sustainability, responsible tech, and systems that drive inclusive, real-world impact. I value proactive collaboration, strong organizational discipline, and leading teams toward measurable outcomes.

Listya Gharini Saraswati

I am a co-founder and strategic operator with 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional growth, partnerships, and community-driven initiatives. I’m currently building an AI-powered travel platform to transform how the world experiences Indonesia. I excel in go-to-market strategy, stakeholder engagement, and digital execution, with a passion for sustainability, responsible tech, and systems that drive inclusive, real-world impact. I value proactive collaboration, strong organizational discipline, and leading teams toward measurable outcomes.

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I am a co-founder and strategic operator with 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional growth, partnerships, and community-driven initiatives. I’m currently building an AI-powered travel platform to transform how the world experiences Indonesia.

I excel in go-to-market strategy, stakeholder engagement, and digital execution, with a passion for sustainability, responsible tech, and systems that drive inclusive, real-world impact. I value proactive collaboration, strong organizational discipline, and leading teams toward measurable outcomes.

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Language

Indonesian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Social Media & Digital Content Specialist at World Food Programme (Freerice)
November 8, 2021 - July 11, 2022
Implemented social media strategies to promote Freerice initiatives, resulting in a 200% increase in followers and engagement. Created compelling digital content and campaigns to communicate Freerice’s mission, driving a 400% increase in website activity. Analyzed social media metrics to optimize performance and enhance user engagement.
Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer at Dolan (Indonesian tech tourism startup)
July 1, 2020 - Present
AI-powered travel platform redefining how the world experiences Indonesia - Lead Dolan’s day-to-day operations, product delivery, and cross-functional execution across marketing, tech, and partnerships - Spearheaded Go-To-Market strategy for European travelers, focusing on high-intent markets and behavior-driven campaign planning - Built strategic alliances with private sector players and State-Owned Enterprises to expand Dolan’s tourism impact footprint - Oversaw AI product development cycles — translating user pain points into feature priorities and ensuring product-market fit - Managed business ops and investor relations, including operational budgeting, fundraising readiness, and financial modeling - Ran internal operations: sprint planning, team rituals, and cross-team alignment to maintain velocity as a lean startup - Designed and integrated impact strategy — embedding sustainability, local empowerment, and cultural integrity into Dolan’s model
Head of Marketing and Communications at World Food Forum (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
May 11, 2023 - May 5, 2025
- Led communication and marketing strategies for the World Food Forum, focusing on getting youth involved in global implementation of sustainable food systems. - Significantly increased social media engagement (800% follower growth, 700% engagement increase) and newsletter subscriptions (400% increase). - Developed and executed communication strategies for flagship events, resulting in a 500% increase in event registrations. - Analyzed project impact through data analytics, providing insights for continuous improvement.
Social Media & Digital Communications at World Food Forum (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
July 11, 2022 - May 11, 2023
- Collaborate alongside the comms & social media lead - Build and design social media campaigns - Design and create digital assets for social media & website - Develop branding of the World Food Forum
Co-founder & Chief Operations Officer at Dolan (Indonesian tech tourism startup)
July 1, 2020 - Present
Led day-to-day operations, product delivery, and cross-functional execution across marketing, tech, and partnerships; spearheaded go-to-market strategy for European travelers; built strategic alliances with private sector players and State-Owned Enterprises; oversaw AI product development cycles and investor relations; managed operational budgeting and financial modeling.
Head of Marketing and Communications at World Food Forum (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
May 31, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Led marketing and communications strategy; drove social media engagement and newsletter growth; developed and executed campaigns for flagship events; increased event registrations; analyzed project impact via data analytics.
Social Media & Digital Content Specialist at World Food Programme (Freerice)
May 31, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Implemented social media strategies to promote the Freerice initiative; increased followers and engagement; produced compelling digital content and campaigns to communicate Freerice's mission and drive website activity.
Protocol Officer at Asian Games 2018, International Olympic Committee
December 31, 2018 - October 3, 2025
Provided protocol and logistical support to IOC members; demonstrated strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Head of External and Internal Affairs at Institut Teknologi Bandung Students' Association
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Managed communication and coordination between student body and university cabinet; demonstrated strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology at Bandung Institute of Technology
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Biology at Institut Teknologi Bandung
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Peace Ambassador
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization