The Winding Path of a Young Entrepreneur
Dwi Yulianto, has been drawn into the culinary world. Following many twists and turns over the last decade, the 32-year-old has opened a popular restaurant in Cilacap, Central Java.
Dwi Yulianto
Dwi Yulianto, has been drawn into the culinary world. Following many twists and turns over the last decade, the 32-year-old has opened a popular restaurant in Cilacap, Central Java. The restaurant is now changing the fortunes of Dwi and dozens of school dropouts.
Dwi was born in Cilacap and came from a disadvantaged family. His father was a security officer; his mother sold tempe mendoan (fried battered tempeh) at a school canteen. Together, they did not earn enough income to pay for Dwi to pursue his education expenses through college. As a youth, he was well aware of his family’s financial condition. After finishing junior high school, Dwi therefore decided to enroll at a (SMK) so he could immediately find work or start a business after graduation.