Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
Drawing on my demonstrated success in overseeing startup acceleration programs, I've effectively steered multiple fledgling startups through pivotal growth stages. Through my deep expertise, I've nurtured strategic alliances, facilitated funding access, and offered indispensable mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurs. My proactive methodology involves crafting customized strategies to tackle distinct hurdles, deploying adaptable solutions, and delivering tangible outcomes. From inception to market entry, I excel at maneuvering through the intricate terrain of startup ecosystems to optimize expansion prospects and cultivate enduring prosperity. Strategic planning, strategy formulation, and strategic management Corporate strategy Corporate performance management Business development Innovation Startups Technology startup incubation center and acceleration program management Venture management Revenue management Dynamic pricing Project portfolio management Project management Financial analysis Six Sigma Green Belt McKinsey & Company Executive Panel Member Telecommunications FMCG Automotive Hospitality
New business development with global startup ecosystem partners including Plug&Play, Stanford University and Alaian (the biggest telco innovation network), AWS, NVIDIA and Microsoft etc Designing and managing both global and local acceleration programs including deep dive and co-investment sessions Scouting for the best in class startups to collaborate with and invest in Leading portfolio management and value creation initiatives across early- to growth-stage investments, ensuring alignment with fund strategy, return targets, and regional market dynamics. Serving as a senior strategic partner to founders and executive teams across multiple geographies, advising on global scaling, go-to-market expansion, organizational design, and governance. Partnering closely with investment teams to monitor portfolio performance, assess cross-border risks, and inform follow-on, allocation, and exit decisions. Driving cross-portfolio and cross-region value creation initiatives, unlocking international partnerships, commercial synergies, and market entry opportunities. Overseeing structured global portfolio reviews and delivering performance dashboards, and board-level presentations for senior stakeholders. Designing and executing customized value creation plans focused on global growth acceleration, capital efficiency, and sustainable enterprise value creation. Actively supporting fundraising rounds and exit strategies, shaping equity stories, preparing investor materials, and engaging with international VCs, strategic investors, and corporate partners. Strengthening deal flow by building and maintaining strong relationships with founders, co-investors, accelerators, and ecosystem leaders across key innovation hubs. Representing in international ecosystems through conferences, panels, partnerships, and thought leadership initiatives.
Participating in the latest researches about economic conditions affecting the Country and the world.
Responsible for management of 1st corporate-startup acceleration program in Turkey, called “PILOT”. Redesigned the program to collaborate with the local and global entrepreneurial ecosystem. The startup-funding rate is 80%. • Managing the selection process of technology startups with the business partners • Mentoring startups on the value proposition, go to market strategy, financial modeling and investor pitch • Working collaboratively with the cross-functional teams to launch innovative products and services
Developed new businesses in digital commerce, cloud and innovation verticals for Country’s digital transformation. Designed and launched the 1st corporate-startup incubation program in Turkey. Managed whole business development portfolio ($20 Mio). • Managed end-to-end new business development process including idea generation, finding out new business partners, developing business plans and feasibility analysis, commercial launch and product management of the launched products/services
Designed and developed the strategic management process for Group of Companies including FMCG, ICT, Real Estate and Packaging Groups. Developed a digital transformation strategy for the Group. Took part in M&A activities including Godiva acquisition. • Managed strategic management process via carrying out the competitive and financial analyses; scenario and initiative planning • Established Balanced Scorecard framework in the company including SAP — SEM module (the best practice in the company)
Took an active role in designing and managing the strategic management process. Designed a tailor-made project and portfolio management methodology with a unique electronic platform (the best practice in Europe). Highly contributed to getting “Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy Award (2007)”. • Managed strategy management and strategic planning processes including Balanced Scorecard development with C-level executives • Designed, launched and managed project portfolio management process and delivered training companywide (the best practice)