(FEB NEWS) Abdul Rahman, a student of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), has achieved brilliant success with his innovative startup, “GELATAH”. In the 2024 Global Student Entrepreneur Award (GSEA) competition, Abdul Rahman won second place, a series of competitions that took place from October 2023 to January 2024, and achieved a proud achievement for UNAIR.
Photo: Abdul Rahman, a young entrepreneur from the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), who has been successful with his innovative startup, "GELATAH"
Gelatah, which focuses on waste cooking oil management, not only offers an innovative solution for converting waste into useful products but also has a positive impact on the environment and society. This innovative idea arose from Abdul Rahman's concern about the potential negative impacts of used cooking oil on health and the environment.
Abdul Rahman explained, "When my mother suffered from cholesterol, I was determined to reduce the use of used cooking oil for those around me." This illustrates Abdul Rahman's commitment to protecting health and the environment through the innovations produced by Gelatah.
The Gelatah startup isn't just a used cooking oil colassistant professor; it's also producing a variety of useful products, including food warming gel, biodiesel, and used cooking oil-based soap. These products are tailored to meet consumer needs, demonstrating Abdul Rahman's well-thought-out business strategy.
In addition to focusing on business development, Abdul Rahman also prioritizes social values in Gelatah's operations. Collaborating with various sectors, including environmental organizations, aims to educate the public about the importance of responsible used cooking oil management.
With its official establishment as PT Karya Energi Samimulyo and business expansion to various regions including overseas, Gelatah, led by Abdul Rahman, has become a successful example in combining technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and positive social benefits.
Abdul Rahman stated, "I want to be an entrepreneur because I want to make an impact. So, I'm not just focused on profit, but also on the social impact it has on the wider community." Thus, Abdul Rahman's success story with Gelatah not only inspires the younger generation but also provides a concrete example of how business can be an agent of positive change in society.