About Blink Exchange
Founded on experience. Built to help others move forward.
Blink Exchange was founded by former J-1 participants who experienced firsthand how international exchange can shape careers, broaden perspectives, and create opportunities beyond borders.
What began as our own international journey inspired us to help aspiring professionals approach theirs with greater clarity, preparation, and support.
Our Story
From participants to founders.
Our own J-1 experiences gave us more than international exposure. They challenged us to adapt, grow professionally, build confidence, and see opportunities from a broader perspective.
Along the way, we also learned how important clear information, preparation, and reliable support can be when navigating an international exchange journey.
Those experiences became the foundation of Blink Exchange — a company created to help aspiring professionals approach global opportunities with greater clarity, preparation, and confidence.
01 — EXPERIENCE
We understand the participant journey because we have lived it ourselves.
02 — PURPOSE
We want to make international opportunities feel clearer and more approachable.
03 — GROWTH
We believe meaningful international experiences can shape careers, perspectives, and futures.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Creating pathways for growth beyond borders.
To become a trusted bridge between aspiring professionals and international exchange opportunities that encourage career development, cultural understanding, and personal growth.
Our Mission
Helping global opportunities feel clearer and more accessible.
To guide aspiring professionals as they explore international internship, training, and cultural exchange opportunities through clear information, thoughtful preparation, and meaningful support.
Dream. Explore. Grow.
Meet the Founders
Built by people who have experienced the journey themselves.
Billy Herdiawan
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Billy brings international business education and hands-on experience in internship and training program management to Blink Exchange. Having studied and worked across different international environments, he understands both the professional and personal preparation involved in pursuing opportunities abroad.
As Co-Founder & Managing Director, he leads Blink Exchange’s strategy, partnerships, candidate experience, and overall direction, with a focus on creating clear and meaningful pathways for aspiring professionals.
Lelyani
Co-Founder & Operations Director
Former J-1 participant focused on operations, candidate support, coordination, and creating a clear and supportive participant journey.
Start Your Global Journey
Explore opportunities with greater clarity and confidence.
Whether you're exploring internship, training, or cultural exchange opportunities, Blink Exchange is here to help you understand your options and prepare for the next step.