Founder & CEO at Agrari

Robertus Theodore

Empowering Indonesian agriculture through technology, creating sustainable ecosystems that prosper farmers and nourish communities.

Bridging Technology & Agriculture

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A Passionate Professional Driven by Purpose

I'm Robertus Theodore, a professional with a well-rounded background in technology, governance, and entrepreneurship. My career has been guided by a deep belief in the power of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to drive positive change in competitiveness, economic growth, and social development.

With a Bachelor of Engineering in Informatics from Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and experience spanning the World Bank, the Executive Office of the President of Indonesia, and now leading my own agribusiness ventures, I've dedicated my career to creating meaningful impact.

"Growing up watching farmers work tirelessly in the fields, I've always been inspired by the essential role they play in feeding millions. Indonesia was once an agricultural kingdom — my mission is to help it thrive again."

A Path of Purpose & Impact

2021 – Present

Founder & CEO

Agrari

Leading a technology-driven agribusiness company focused on improving agricultural harvest quality through internationally patented on-farm and post-harvest treatments that meet global standards.

2020

Founder & CEO

Panenpa

Founded an Agri-Tech company with a mission to simplify and improve the agricultural supply chain, connecting farmers directly with consumers.

2017 – 2020

Expert Team Member

100 Smart Cities Initiative — Ministry of ICT

Designed and implemented the National Smart City Program. Led implementation assistance for Denpasar, Sleman, Mataram, and Gunungkidul.

2015 – 2020

Assistant Advisor & Project Manager

Executive Office of the President — Republic of Indonesia

Contributed to E-Government, led Satu Data Indonesia (national data management reform), and drafted Presidential Decree No. 39/2019. Directed 16 fellowship batches with 110 participants.

YSEALI Fellow

Professional Fellow

U.S. Department of State — Economic Empowerment

Selected as a YSEALI Professional Fellow, a prestigious program for top community leaders from ASEAN focused on economic development and leadership.

Early Career

Lead Software Engineer

World Bank Group

Developed software solutions and gained understanding of global development challenges, setting the foundation for a career bridging technology and social impact.

Ventures & Achievements

Agrari

A technology-driven agribusiness company improving agricultural harvests through internationally patented treatments, empowering Indonesian farmers to meet global quality standards.

Modern
Farming Ecosystem

Satu Data Indonesia

Led the national data management reform program, developing data.go.id and drafting the Presidential Decree that laid the groundwork for government big data.

110+
Fellowship Alumni

100 Smart Cities

Expert team member for Indonesia's national initiative, implementing Smart City projects in Denpasar, Mataram, Sleman, and Gunungkidul.

4
Cities Transformed

What Drives Me

Indonesia was once an agricultural kingdom. Before skyscrapers and startups, our archipelago thrived on rice terraces, volcanic soil, and farmers who understood the rhythm of the seasons. My mission is to help it prosper once again.

Empowerment

Creating systems that give farmers the tools, knowledge, and market access they need to thrive independently.

Innovation

Leveraging technology and data to solve age-old agricultural challenges with modern, scalable solutions.

Sustainability

Building food and nutrition security for all layers of community while preserving our environment for future generations.

Let's Connect

Whether you're interested in sustainable agriculture, technology for social impact, or exploring potential collaborations — I'd love to hear from you.