Entrepreneurship & Innovation
My journey in entrepreneurship and innovation spans founding startups, leading corporate initiatives, and mentoring future leaders, with a focus on EdTech, the gig economy, and cutting-edge technology.
- Hamdi Ulukaya Girişimi - Fellow : Developed leadership and entrepreneurship skills through the prestigious fellowship program.
- Girişimcilik Vakfı - Fellow : Gained deep insights and network connections in the startup ecosystem.
- Zorlu Holding Kurumiçi Girişimcilik Programı Parlak bi Fikir - Intrapreneur : Secured funding and led intrapreneurial projects within Zorlu Holding.
- Future Innovation Leaders - Fellow : Honed innovation leadership skills through this selective fellowship.
- McKinsey Forward - Country Lead & Research Fellow : Led initiatives and research focused on innovation and leadership.
- Founder of Two Pre-Seed Funded Startups in EdTech and Gig Economy : Launched and grew two successful startups with pre-seed investments.
- Entrepreneurship Mentorship with TÜBİTAK and Universities : Mentored startups and innovators within TÜBİTAK and university programs.
- HAVELSAN - R&D and Innovation Manager, Entrepreneurship Center Specialist : Led R&D and innovation efforts, driving entrepreneurial initiatives.
- Board Membership and Advisory Roles in Startups (Blockchain and Gig Economy) : Provided strategic guidance and insights as a board member and advisor.
My Personal Library 📚
📖 Books
| Title | Author | Genre | Rating |
| Sapiens & Nexus | Yuval Noah Harari | History/Science | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the World | Cade Metz | Science | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Coming Wave | Mustafa Suleyman | Popular Science | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
🎧 Podcasts
| Name | Host | Topic | Favorite Episode |
| Hardcore History | Dan Carlin | History | Blueprint for Armageddon I |
| Radiolab | WNYC Studios | Science/Society | Colors |
| Ologies | Alie Ward | Science | Volcanology with Jess Phoenix |
🎬 Movies & TV Shows
| Title | Director/Creator | Genre | Rating |
| Matrix | The Wachowskis | Sci-Fi | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Dune | Denis Villeneuve | Sci-Fi | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Big Bang Theory | Greg Daniels | Comedy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
🎵 Music
| Album | Artist | Genre | Favorite Track |
| Ben Bugün | Yalın | Pop | Ki Sen |
| Highway 61 Revisited | Bob Dylan | Progressive Rock | Ballad of a Thin Man |
| Tea for the Tillerman | Yusuf (Cat Stevens) | Folk, Pop | Wild World |
💡 Inspiring Quotes
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." — Søren Kierkegaard
"Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny." — Lao Tzu
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