Now, more than ever, the world needs entrepreneurs to build the future.
At the Founder Institute, we know times are tough, but we also know that economic downturns are a great time to start a business. This isn't just conjecture - the Founder Institute was started in April of 2009 (during the "Great Recession"), and world-leading companies like Microsoft, Tesla, and Apple also took advantage of cost savings during a recession to launch and get their initial traction.
That's why we are excited to announce today that applications are now open for the Turkey Virtual Fall 2021 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Ankara's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Turkey Virtual Fall 2021 Founder Institute today.
Program Update: This accelerator will be run online with local and international mentors, with the potential for some optional in-person networking. Learn more on our Virtual Program FAQ page.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Ankara over the coming weeks, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute provides high-potential entrepreneurs and teams with the devoted support network and structured growth process needed to get to traction and funding. Participants in the 4-month Agentic program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading post-programs.
The Ankara program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Beliz Bediz Sinan (Founder, BeHumbo), Emin Okutan (CEO, Quin), Halime Dilan Akbas (Chief Innovation & Culture Officer, Viveka), Kadir Ceran (Founder & Managing Director, KiRi Advanced Research & Consultancy), MUSTAFA CAKIR (MR, PATENT EFFECT), Ozan Sonmez (Founding Partner, YellowX Innovators), Sahar El Zaloua (Consultant in Entrepreneurship, Founder Institute - Turkey), Semi Hakim (Co-Founder & CEO, Kok Projekt), Turkey Admin (Program Support, Defence Academy Chennai), Yashar Kardar (Chief Innovation Manager, Quin).
In addition, some of Ankara's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Ankara Founder Institute includes:
- Abdulrahman Aljiffry: Partner, 500 Global
- Ali Rıza Ersoy: Founder, ION Academy
- Amin Shanaa: Founder, Startups
- Aras Bilgen: UX Consultant / Trainer, Aras Bilgen
- Arın Özkula: General Partner, 500 Startups
- Artun Sukan: Investment Manager, IP Group
- Aurelie Guerrieri: CMO, Open Systems
- Aykut Hocaoglu: Head of Entrepreneurship Programs and Ecosystem Development, Arcelik Garage
- Ayşegül Özkavukcu: Business Development Manager, Migros Ticaret A.Ş.
- Aysun Demirdogen Sener: Managing Partner, Technology Transfer Professional, Atlas Hub
- Aziz Dostgül: Investment Associate, TechONE VC
- Batuhan Baybali: Startup program leader , FARK LABS
- Berc Cubukciyan: Senior Manager, Maven Insights and Solutions
- Berna Aksoy: Growth Lead, Talentmelon
- Billur Buse Elmas: Partner, Elmas Consulting
- Bulent Yilmaz: Founder, Liberro
- Bülent Çaka: Vice President, ScaleX
- Burak Yaman: Founder, Lean Startup Atelier
- Burak Keskik: Technology Transfer Office Manager, Teknopark Istanbul
- Buryan Turan: CEO, SIMULARGE
- Çağrı Yüzbaşıoğlü: Founder, ISSD
- Carla Tanas: Owner, Industry Disruptors - Game Changers
- Cedric Tawil, Montreal International
- Ceren Sungu Kalpaklıoğlu: Founder, Pabbler
- Demirhan Erim: Co-Founder & CEO, ulouder
- Deniz Satiroglu: VC Associate, StartersHub
- Duran Cesur: Investor, Vinci Venture Capital
- Duygu Kutluoğlu Kılıç: Co-Founder, CEO, FineDine
- Elena Pallotta: Strategy and Innovation Culture , H-Farm
- Emre Fadıllıoğlu: Co-founder and CEO, App Samurai
- Ferdi Cildiz: Founder, Design Director, Affection Design Studio
- Ferhat Demir: QGroup, QGroup
- Fevzi Gökaliler: Export Marketing Manager, Pınar
- Gonca Gulser: Co-founder, Quin AI
- Gülce Horatacı: Investment Manager, StartersHub
- Gülşah Gulser: Co-Founder, Quin AI
- Gurol Uzenc: Manager, Cube Incubation
- Hakan Erten: Founder, Nova Nora Danışmanlık A.Ş.
- Halime Dilan Akbaş: Chief Innovation & Culture Officer, Viveka
- Hüseyin Güler: Innovation Orchestrator, KEAS
- Ibrahim Faza: GM, JordanStart
- İffet İyigün Meydanlı: FOUNDER, M2I CONSULTANCY
- İlker Köksal: Author, Founder's FAQ
- Jimmy J.P. Snoek: Co-Founder & CEO, Tykn
- Kaan Eren: Investment Manager, 500 Startups
- Kemal Aygör: Senior Licensing Manager, VESTEL
- Kerem Gürbilek: Venture Capital Senior Analyst, Logo Ventures
- Kutluhan Hakan: Founder, TicketO Mobility
- Mark Searle: Lecturer and Industry Fellow, University of California, Berkeley
- Mehmet Memecan: Founder & CEO, Tarfin
- Mert Hilmi Iseri: Board Member, Academy for Global Citizenship
- Merve Akgün: Vice President, Diffusion Capital Partners
- Miraç Bal: CEO, Talentmondo
- Mohammad Kilany: Co-founder, MindRockets
- Mustafa Tamer: Manager, Treet Buba
- Nadine Badreddine: Program Business Advisor, Modus Capital
- Neslihan Burgaz: Head of Business Development, Trendyol
- Nidal Qanadilo: Managing Partner, ARC Capital
- Osman Ertürk ÖZEL: Founder, Manager, ÖZEL Attorney Consultancy
- Özgür Mutlu Oz: Manager - UX/UI Design, Arçelik Group
- Prof. Dr. Ayhan Olcay: Co-founder, InnowayRG
- Prof. Dr. Zehra Çataltepe: CEO, TAZI AI
- Rosen Dimov: CEO, Phasegrowth
- Sahin Caglayan: CEO, Reengen
- Selcuk Alimdar: General Manager, Founding Partner , bindHR
- Selim Cenkel: Founder, Marsel Delights
- Serdal Temel: Co-founder, SORANUS
- Sertaç Yakın: Investor, Connected2.me
- Shirley Kaston: Co-Founder & CFO, Kok Projekt
- Sure Köse Ulutaş: Founder, Talentmelon
- Tarkan Anlar: Founder, CEO, Scotty
- Tuğçe Akbulut: Conscious Designer & Curator, Cross Change
- Umutcan Duman: Co-founder, Evreka
- Volkan Erturk, Picus Security
- Yağmur Çubukçu: Venture Capital Analyst, Maxis
- And many more to be announced.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 9,000 Alumni raise over 2BN funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more (see the FI 10 Year Impact Report here).
Join us in Ankara and help build the future.
Apply to the Turkey Virtual Fall 2021 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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