Istanbul, Türkiye
Burak Büyükdemir is a well-known investor, startup ecosystem builder, author, and founder. He is the founder of Etohum, a leading accelerator and seed investor organization in Turkey, as well as the founder of Startup Istanbul and Startup Turkey. Through these programs, he has supported and invested in over 100 startups, providing training, mentorship, and seed investment to help them grow and develop. He is known for his work supporting the global startup ecosystem and has a strong global network of contacts in the startup world. In addition to his work with startups, Burak has also written a book about the founding stories of internet startups in Turkey and has served as a part-time lecturer at Istanbul Technical University and Bahcesehir University.
Etohum is a leading accelerator and seed investor organization in Turkey that helps entrepreneurs bring their innovative ideas to life. Each year, 40 startups are carefully selected from thousands of applicants, and provided with training, mentorship, and seed investment to help them grow and succeed. The organization has invested in over 100 startups in a variety of industries, including ecommerce, mobile, game, and software. In addition to its accelerator program, Etohum also hosts the annual "Startup Turkey" event, bringing together top internet companies and investors in the country to support and celebrate the success of Turkish startups.