Startup Istanbul

Startup Istanbul

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About Burak Buyukdemir

I'm an entrepreneur & angel investor supporting early-stage startups. Founded Startup Istanbul & invest in successful startups worldwide. Building thriving startup ecosystems in Istanbul is my focus.