Duygu Yılmaz

Co-Founder&CEO at Biolive

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

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Experience

  • Co-Founder&CEO at Biolive Biyolojik ve Kimyasal Teknolojileri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
    Apr 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

    Petrol based plastics are harmful to humans and the environment. In every year, millions of plastics, which are threats to life of hundreds of living, are produced in the world. It takes about 450 years for these plastics to disappear and every 1 kg of plastic entails 6 kgs of carbon emission. Biolive, aiming to overcome these problems and fill the gaps in bio-plastic industry, is a biotechnology enterprise that designs and develops the production process of bio-based plastics, and produces and provides bio-based granules using olive seeds. Bio-Pura, which is biodegradable, does not contain carcinogens and toxic substances, offers differentiated raw material alternatives that you can make a difference in our sector by offering the ideal solutions for your industry and special applications. With passion and love for the good of environment and sustainability

  • Teaching Staff at İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi
    Feb 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

  • President at CONFEDERATION OF YOUTH CLUBS OF TURKEY
    Nov 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

  • Alumni at Accelerate2030
    Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

    Accelerate2030 is a multi-stakeholder program co-initiated by Impact Hub and UNDP in 2016, identifying ventures with tested and scale-ready solutions contributing towards the Sustainable Development Goals, and providing them with support and infrastructure needed to scale their impact. The program has to-date been implemented in 19 developing and emerging economies across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe, reaching 1Mill people and more then 500 entrepreneurs globally. Learn more here: https://docsend.com/view/hyjct9m

  • Arya Retreat'18 Participant at Arya Women Investment Platform
    Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 · 6 mos