Experience

Treeo VC

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Partner

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Miami, Florida, United States Bridging the gap between global startups and US opportunities.



BeforeSunset AI

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member, Investor

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Wilmington, Delaware, United States BeforeSunset is an AI daily planner tool for busy professionals that plans your day based on your schedule and to-do list. Or, you can create a plan yourself by syncing your calendar. It provides analytics to get insights for sunsetting the day stress-free.



BuyBuddy

• Consumer Services

• Strategic Advisor, Investor

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Istanbul, Turkey In-store retail analytics for brick and mortars. BuyBuddy is a digital transformation partner in retail, specializing in smart IoT solutions for offline shopping.



Decktopus AI

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Palo Alto, California, United States Your on-demand presentation generator! The entrepreneur's dream: a uniquely crafted, customized pitch deck generated by AI. AI-powered presentation builder is easy-to-use, intuitive, and packed with features like slide layouts and interactive forms. Create amazing presentations in minutes!



Breath Hub - Your Breath Journey

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  San Francisco, California, United States Breath Hub is the only all-in-one breathwork app in the $4.2 trillion global wellness sector. Our algorithm, along with 800+ guided sessions & courses, delivers effective breathing techniques for every occasion.



StartersHub

• Türkiye
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• StartersHub US Founder

  • May 2018 - Present

  Boca Raton, Florida, United States StartersHub US empowers high-potential tech startups to enter the U.S. market successfully. It provides hands-on mentoring and advisory services, along with immediate access to a top-notch network and vibrant community. It connects startups with mentors, partners, investors, and advisors to offer them growth, marketing, PR, sales, business development, and funding support.

• Managing Director

  • Oct 2013 - May 2018

  Istanbul, Turkey Startupbootcamp Istanbul is a leading acceleration program aimed at tech startups from Turkey, Middle East, North Africa, and CIS countries as a local chapter of the number 1 startup accelerator in Europe. Startupbootcamp founded in 2010 in Copenhagen with a core mission of supporting the world’s best entrepreneurs through all stages of their growth. StartersHub is a leading early-stage, a publicly-traded technology seed fund based in Istanbul. StartersHub offers startups everything… Show more Startupbootcamp Istanbul is a leading acceleration program aimed at tech startups from Turkey, Middle East, North Africa, and CIS countries as a local chapter of the number 1 startup accelerator in Europe. Startupbootcamp founded in 2010 in Copenhagen with a core mission of supporting the world’s best entrepreneurs through all stages of their growth. StartersHub is a leading early-stage, a publicly-traded technology seed fund based in Istanbul. StartersHub offers startups everything they need to become a rapidly growing global company, including funding, mentorship, networking, strategic partnership support, and an inspiring workplace.



Finsmart AI

• Türkiye
• Financial Services

• Strategic Advisor, Investor

  • May 2022 - Present

  Istanbul, Turkey Finsmart AI is a powerful management tool that tracks, analyzes, and optimizes your financial data. Whether you prefer to work independently or with the support of a fractional CFO, Finsmart has you covered. With its intuitive interface and comprehensive features, Finsmart makes it easy to take control of your company's financial management and make informed decisions for your business.



Mimiq

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member, Investor

  • May 2018 - Present

  San Francisco, California, United States Mimiq, Inc. is building 5th Generation IoT and LoraWAN integrated solutions that make the lives of the People easier and more secure. We’re doing this by providing various tracking, security, and new-age network infrastructure products that allow anyone to stay connected to their assets, homes, and loved ones.



NBT (Next Big Thing)

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom NBT offers growth consultancy services, training, and products to startups, scaleups, enterprises, and accelerators. Besides, it has partnered with accelerators, VCs, and universities in Europe, MENA, and the US to create an ecosystem that includes mentors, investors, fellows, and startups. With offices in London, Miami, Milan, and Istanbul, NBT's global reach has enabled it to deliver growth projects in over 50 countries. The experience gained from over 500 growth projects has given NBT a… Show more NBT offers growth consultancy services, training, and products to startups, scaleups, enterprises, and accelerators. Besides, it has partnered with accelerators, VCs, and universities in Europe, MENA, and the US to create an ecosystem that includes mentors, investors, fellows, and startups. With offices in London, Miami, Milan, and Istanbul, NBT's global reach has enabled it to deliver growth projects in over 50 countries. The experience gained from over 500 growth projects has given NBT a deep understanding of businesses' unique challenges and opportunities in various regions, sectors, and markets. Show less



URBANITE VENTURE

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area Urbanite Venture is a business growth consulting company that specializes in providing tailored solutions to help companies create innovative solutions and maximize their growth potential. We understand the complexities of the market, technology, and regulatory environment, and our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to helping you achieve success.



Kimola

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Board Member

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area Kimola is a ResTech company that offers SaaS products for research professionals. Kimola Analytics provides different aspects of a specific consumer audience’s lifestyle. These audiences are getting defined by users and generated by Kimola’s artificial intelligence engine. So that advertisers can understand where their audience hangout, what they watch on TV, which celebrity or influencer they like and how they differentiate based on their interests in seconds.



Innogate

• Information Technology & Services

• Advisor

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area Supported by the Ministry of Development and Istanbul Development Agency, INNOGATE offers a 360-degree program, including access to international connections, market penetration, business modeling, and strategy development opportunities, together with the benefits of training, mentorship, counseling, and access to the right people/institutions.



Startupbootcamp

• Netherlands
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Startupbootcamp Scale Managing Director

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area Startupbootcamp Scale San Francisco is an innovation program for post-revenue technology startups from all over the globe, launched in Silicon Valley by the global accelerator Startupbootcamp and StartersHub US.



Ark of Crafts - loom.ist

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jun 2013 - Present

  Boca Raton, Florida, United States As Ark of Crafts, we are a socially responsible business committed since 2013 to bridging rich Turkish artisanal traditions and ethical, time-honored processes with modern living. We are long-term partners with local artisans, women-led companies, and family enterprises, and we conduct our business following principles of fair, direct trade. In early 2017, we launched our label 'loom.ist', created for timeless, comfortable living. loom.ist is a collection of ethically conscious resort wear… Show more As Ark of Crafts, we are a socially responsible business committed since 2013 to bridging rich Turkish artisanal traditions and ethical, time-honored processes with modern living. We are long-term partners with local artisans, women-led companies, and family enterprises, and we conduct our business following principles of fair, direct trade. In early 2017, we launched our label 'loom.ist', created for timeless, comfortable living. loom.ist is a collection of ethically conscious resort wear, loungewear, and home textiles created by hand and designed for a relaxed lifestyle during the day or evening, whether at the beach, at home, or in town. Show less



Monument Labs, Inc

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2023

  Greater Chicago Area Monument is a connected device that helps you to store, organize and view photos and videos with zero effort. It syncs your content from cameras and smartphones and provides a hi-speed, private access to memories.



Segmentify

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Board Member

  • May 2016 - Apr 2023

  London, United Kingdom Segmentify is an eCommerce personalization platform that helps online retailers optimize their conversion rates by enabling them to deliver a unique shopping experience for each visitor.



Poltio.com

• United States

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2022

  Greater New York City Area We help the world's top brands access, engage with and learn from their users with interactive widgets and self-identified data. Poltio’s built-in no-code interactive widgets are responsive and visually fully customizable. These widgets enable you to gather real-time zero-party data and unbiased insights. You can boost your ROI while creating segments and personas. Select the right tool such as smart surveys, engaging tests and quizzes or product / gift finders.



PulpoAR

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2022

  San Francisco, California, United States PulpoAR develops Virtual Try-On Technology for makeup and skincare with AR&AI for online and offline stores and the Metaverse!



Flixier

• Romania
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  Romania Flixier is an online video editing tool that dramatically speeds up the editing workflow, saving editors and remote teams so much time with 1-minute video rendering on any computer, streamlined communication features, and real-time Google Docs collaboration style for video editors.



Thread In Motion

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2021

  San Francisco Bay Area Thread in Motion (TIM) is an IIoT company that develops smart wearables and analytics solutions. Revolutionary wearable technology platform designed to increase operational efficiency within industrial facilities.



Meditopia

• Germany
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2021

  Berlin Area, Germany Founded in 2017, Meditopia is one of the world’s leading global mental health platforms and the global #1 App for non-English speaking countries. With over 35 million members in over 120 countries, Meditopia's content has been localized by experts in 12 different languages, to help you reduce stress and sleep better.



Knowt

• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

  New York, United States Knowt is the best all-in-one tool that leverages generative AI to help students create and study from flashcards or notes!



Phorm

• United States
• Software Development

• TR Managing Director

  • May 2012 - Jun 2013

  Turkey


Dogan Online (Daybuyday.com, Hepsiburada)
• General Manager

  • Jun 2011 - May 2012

DEMIROREN GAZETECILIK AS (Dogan Gazetecilik)
• Digital Media Sales, Marketing and Technology Group Director

  • Dec 2003 - Jun 2011

Dogan Online DOL
• Türkiye
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Portal Development Director

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

Turkuvaz Media Digital (Turkport)
• Assistant General Manager (CTO)

  • Sep 1999 - Jan 2001

Boyner Buyuk Magazacilik A.S.
• Türkiye
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee
• Systems Architecture and Internal Audit Group Manager

  • Mar 1999 - Sep 1999

Karma International
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Research and Development Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Feb 1999

Borsa İstanbul AŞ
• Project Leader

  • Sep 1992 - Jan 1996

LCL (Le Credit Lyonnais)
• France
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Systems Analyst

  • Jul 1991 - Sep 1992


TEB (Biltim A.S.)

• Programmer

  • Jul 1989 - Jun 1991

  Istanbul, Turkey