Isti Raafaldini Mirzanti is an Associate Professor at the School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung (SBM ITB), where she has served since 2008. She holds a Doctor of Science in Management from SBM ITB, with a research focus on entrepreneurship policy. Her academic background also includes a Master’s degree in Business, Administration, and Technology Management from ITB and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Universitas Padjadjaran.
With extensive experience in teaching, research, and consulting, she is part of the Entrepreneurship and Technology Management Interest Group at SBM ITB. Her research extends across various themes, including entrepreneurship development, policy evaluation, digital startup valuation, and creative economy policy. She has led numerous research projects and has been published in several international journals.
Beyond academia, she has been actively involved in executive education, training programs, and consulting for both corporate clients and government agencies. She also plays a leading role in regional innovation programs, such as the Swiss Innovation Challenge. She continues to contribute to the growth of entrepreneurship in Indonesia through education, policy advocacy, and ecosystem development.