Esra Talu, a trailblazer in the global tech and startup ecosystem since the 90s, is renowned for her visionary leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. As the Founder and former CEO of Deppo, Turkey’s pioneering e-commerce company, she transformed it into one of the country’s leading platforms between 1999 and 2014.Since 2000, Esra has resided in Miami, Florida, where she continues to expand her global influence by advising corporate firms, investors, and institutions on startup ecosystems and early-stage investments. Her expertise spans across various sectors and markets, including the USA, UK, Turkey, Israel, and the MEA region. From 2017 to 2019, she led Keiretsu Forum Turkey as Chapter President, showcasing her ability to foster growth and collaboration in the entrepreneurial community.In 2019, she founded GoGlobal, a boutique advisory firm based in Miami, with a mission to empower tech startups to access global capital and achieve growth and sustainability. She is also a part-time Lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University and serves on advisory boards for multiple startups across the USA, Europe, and MEA regions.A committed advocate for female entrepreneurs, Esra is a Board Member of Arya Women Investment Platform and actively mentors in programs such as the U.S. Commercial Service’s Select Global Women in Tech and Microsoft’s Global Startup Programs. Her dedication to supporting women and diverse talent is integral to her work.Esra’s eBook, Breaking Boundaries: How I Built a Startup and Paved the Way for Others, is a compelling narrative of her entrepreneurial journey, charting the evolution of Turkey’s startup ecosystem. Now available on Amazon.com, the book offers inspiring lessons for entrepreneurs everywhere. She also writes weekly on technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation, and frequently speaks at global tech summits and podcasts.Fluent in three European languages and a devoted mother of two, Esra combines professional mastery with a deep personal commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the global startup landscape.
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