After a decade living abroad, Tommy Tjiptadjaja returned to his native home of Indonesia to co-found Greenhope. In partnership with scientist and co-founder Sugi, Tommy Tjiptadjaja started Greenhope to tackle the plastics problem by creating plastic products that degrade much faster.

Discussion Questions

Putting to Death the Lone Wolf

As entrepreneurs, we need to put to death our lone wolf tendencies. In its place, we can embrace the truth—and the strength—that comes from truly believing that only together are we better.

• What are the lone wolf tendencies that are distancing you from God and from others?

• What loner habits are getting in the way of you finding the people you need for the journey ahead?

Misplaced Values

In Tommy Tjiptdajaja’s journey, he found that living sustainably is not just a scarcity or technological problem, but a problem of misplaced values. 

• Are there values you hold that might be preventing people or places from flourishing? 

• Sustainability is only about the here and how, it is also about the yet-to-come. In what ways can you make changes now that will have a ripple effect for years to come? How might your decisions today impact the next generations?

Business As a Force for Good 

Tommy talks about bringing business back to its original intent—an engine that drives good in the world. He believes that is the only way the systemic problems of the world can be solved.

• What do you believe is the role of business in the world? How can it earn profit while also being a force for good in the world?

• What role does partnership play in business truly shaping culture and bring about human flourishing in real, meaningful, and lasting ways?

Ideas to Explore the Mark Further

Looking for some practical ways to put this mark into action? Here are some ideas that can help you develop an even greater understanding of In Partnership.