I have over 10 years of experience in financial markets during which I have built extensive knowledge on private equity, due diligence, valuation, deal sourcing, execution and management of investments at a multinational investment management firm. In the past couple of years I was a business development partner at a software startup which provides IT automation and big data solutions. Apart from the big data and data center operations knowhow I gained, my tenure at this early stage technology company enabled me to understand the challenges small businesses face especially accessing the capital they need to grow and getting business from big corporations. During the last couple of years I also had the opportunity to build a network of entrepreneurs, venture capital funds and angel investors in the Turkish entrepreneurial ecosystem. I am strong believer of the potential of early stage R&D driven companies in building up a better future for all.