As the Founder of Viveka, responsible for leading and growing the leading accelerator program in Turkey, focusing on supporting the growth and success of Turkish startups. I'm responsible with our team for developing and executing the overall strategy and managing all aspects of the program, including program design, program management, consultancy services, innovation management, mentorship, training, and investor relations.My primary focus is building and maintaining relationships… Show more As the Founder of Viveka, responsible for leading and growing the leading accelerator program in Turkey, focusing on supporting the growth and success of Turkish startups. I'm responsible with our team for developing and executing the overall strategy and managing all aspects of the program, including program design, program management, consultancy services, innovation management, mentorship, training, and investor relations.My primary focus is building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the Turkish, MENA, and Europe startup ecosystems, including entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners. I am one of the faces of our programs, representing Viveka at industry events and conferences and promoting the program to potential participants and investors with my managing partner Emin Okutan.I am responsible for managing the accelerator programs, from developing and selecting startups, and completing the need analysis of startups and corporates, to managing mentorship and investor relations with our team. I work closely with our team of experts to design and implement these programs, ensuring they provide meaningful and actionable insights to our partners, which are NGOs, VC funds, international organizations, and other entities. I am also responsible for providing sustainability consultancy services to our corporate clients, helping them to develop and implement sustainability strategies and initiatives. I work closely with our team of consultants to deliver these services, using a data-driven approach to provide meaningful and actionable insights to our clients.Ultimately, as the Founders of Viveka, we are responsible for shaping the future of the Turkish startup ecosystem and helping to drive the growth and success of Turkish startups with in the collaboration with corporations, NGOs and investors. Show less

As a Co-Founder of the new business and strategy development of Startupdeal.co I am a key member of our founding team, driving the growth and success of the startup. I am responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and building relationships with customers, investors, VC and other stakeholders. I work closely with other members of the founding team to ensure that our product and marketing strategies align with our business goals and… Show more As a Co-Founder of the new business and strategy development of Startupdeal.co I am a key member of our founding team, driving the growth and success of the startup. I am responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and building relationships with customers, investors, VC and other stakeholders. I work closely with other members of the founding team to ensure that our product and marketing strategies align with our business goals and objectives. We're focusing on being the most updated startup database and deal-flow management tool for investors in MENA and Europe. Show less

As an Acceleration & Incubation Expert of the TRC-2 Region, I am responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of our accelerator programs, with a focus on social innovation, impact-based startups, social entrepreneurship, and designing a grant support mechanism. I work closely with our team leader, Karacadağ Development Agency, Ministry of Industry and Technology General Directorate of Development Agencies to plan and execute a successful accelerator program that supports our mission… Show more As an Acceleration & Incubation Expert of the TRC-2 Region, I am responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of our accelerator programs, with a focus on social innovation, impact-based startups, social entrepreneurship, and designing a grant support mechanism. I work closely with our team leader, Karacadağ Development Agency, Ministry of Industry and Technology General Directorate of Development Agencies to plan and execute a successful accelerator program that supports our mission of fostering social innovation and entrepreneurship, while also providing grant support to beneficiaries. I manage relationships with program participants, mentors, investors, stakeholders, and other parties to ensure that all parties are satisfied with the program's outcomes. The project is administered by the World Bank and financed by the European Union’s Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRIT). The project aims to empower women socio-economically and promote social cohesion through supporting women and youth-led social entrepreneurship. Show less

Startup Weekend is leading catalysts for startup creation and entrepreneurial to educate and inspire entrepreneurs and give them motivation and networking opportunities. My partners and I organize, co-organize & facilitate the events in Ankara, İzmir, Samsun & Eskişehir. Also, we organized the first Startup Weekend Women & first Startup Weekend Youth in Turkey. Startup Weekend event can reach more than 200 entrepreneurs/attendees per event.As a Startup Weekend Facilitator, I am… Show more Startup Weekend is leading catalysts for startup creation and entrepreneurial to educate and inspire entrepreneurs and give them motivation and networking opportunities. My partners and I organize, co-organize & facilitate the events in Ankara, İzmir, Samsun & Eskişehir. Also, we organized the first Startup Weekend Women & first Startup Weekend Youth in Turkey. Startup Weekend event can reach more than 200 entrepreneurs/attendees per event.As a Startup Weekend Facilitator, I am responsible for leading and facilitating our Startup Weekend events, which are intensive, 54-hour events designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into viable businesses. I create a positive and engaging environment for participants, facilitate team formation and idea generation, and provide guidance and support throughout the weekend. I also coordinate with other members of the organizing team, including mentors and judges, to ensure a successful events in Turkey.As an organizer & facilitator:Startup Weekend Ankara #1 - October 2012 - OrganizerStartup Weekend İzmir #1 - March 2013 - Facilitator & OrganizerStartup Weekend Eskişehir #1 - March 2013 - OrganizerStartup Weekend Ankara #2 - April 2013 - Facilitator & OrganizerStartup Weekend İzmir #2 - November 2013 - Facilitator & OrganizerStartup Weekend Samsun #1 - March 2014 - Facilitator & OrganizerStartup Weekend Youth Turkey #1 at Ankara - April 2014 - OrganizerStartup Weekend Antalya #1 - April 2014 - Facilitator & OrganizerStartup Weekend Women Turkey #1 at Ankara - May 2014 - OrganizerStartup Weekend İstanbul: Genç Fikirbazlar - May 2015 - FacilitatorStartup Weekend Social Good #1 at Antalya - December 2015 - OrganizerStartup Weekend Ankara #3 - March 2016 - FacilitatorStartup Weekend Denizli #1 - February 2016 - FacilitatorStartup Weekend Düzce #1 - October 2016 - Faciliator Show less

Baris coordinates the accelerator program of GARAJ and works with ICT-based startups. He works as a full-time resident mentor, providing expertise in areas such as business development, software development, project and product management, content management, marketing strategy, investor relations, and financial planning.

Worked at 6-Sigma ProjectsAnalyzing & Evaluating Test ResultsObserving & Spotting the Quality Problems During the Manufacturing Processes of Ford TransitReporting to 6-Sigma Director