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Get ready for lots of Vc inspiration, connections & opportunities!

Join us again this Wednesday for yet another great Vc chat. This time we are extremely excited to welcome Tunya from 500 Emerging Europe as a dear guest. She will be discussing many interesting topics such as: fundraising, emerging markets, women's role in Vc, the importance of communities, and more.

To learn more and register please visit our website --> https://bit.ly/vctalkswithtunya

#swbistanbul #vctalks #venturecapital #MENA #founders #Turkiye #opportunity #entrepreneurs #Startupswithoutborders #startupswithoutborders #istanbul #startup #entrepreneurship #Opportunities #training 2022-10-03 14:10:58 Get ready for lots of Vc .. 2 -74% 0 -
Happening Soon!

Tune in and get an exclusive dive into the amazing world of Impact investing with our most beloved Impact investor, and change maker Can Atacik.

The main topics will include:
- The ins and Outs of Impact Investing
- impact Investing Landscape in Turkey, Globally
- How to Create an Impact Strategy For Your Company
- Alternative Impact Financing Models/Structures.
- How to raise Impact Capital

More info & registration can be found here --> https://bit.ly/vctalkswithcan

About Can
Can Atacik is particularly passionate about innovative impact financing structures that are fit for the different types of investors, investees, and the target impact, and speaks frequently on impact investments in Turkey. He is also a contributor to the development of the ecosystem in the region with more than 20 years of combined experience in international development, finance, and corporate management.

In addition to managing Alethina, Can is a founding partner of ImpACTNOW Capital, an impact VC firm based in Lisbon, and a venture partner of Venture Science, a late-stage VC firm based in San Francisco.

About Alethina Impact
Alethina invests in and advises companies on sustainable growth and partnership strategies. Impact-driven, innovative companies are of particular interest. www.alethina.com 2022-09-28 14:00:43 Happening Soon! Tune in .. 2 -74% 0 -
Happening in one hour!

The Future of Software Development: No-Code, Low-Code, or High-Code? with Serial entrepreneur John Rush

John Rush is a serial entrepreneur and inspired creator on a mission to bring revolution to the development world. He has been working in startup environments for the past 15 years and built over 30 startups, including MarsX – a dev tool for building web and mobile apps out of micro-apps that allows founders to launch quickly and grow without limitations.

More info --> https://bit.ly/FutureofSoftwareDevelopment

Zoom link --> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81391829536

See you soon! 2022-09-21 14:27:02 Happening in one hour! .. 4 -48% 0 -
Gotta ask em all!

John is a serial entrepreneur and inspired creator on a mission to bring revolution to the development world. He has been working in startup environments for the past 15 years and built over 30 startups. Yes! You heard it right! 30 STARTUPS! 

So bring all your questions and tune in on Wednesday at 1 pm (Istanbul time) to learn more about how he does it, his secret software development sauce, and more 

For Registration --> https://bit.ly/FutureofSoftwareDevelopment 

#swbistanbul #startup #istanbulturkey #askmeanything 2022-09-19 12:42:07 Gotta ask em all! John i.. 7 -9% 1 +100%
From the Middle East to the Netherlands, taking startups to the next level!

Last week, Startups Without Borders took 10 startups from Lebanon, Palestine, and Iraq to pitch their businesses at IGNITE 9 conference in Amsterdam, for a final cash award of $10,000, $5,000, and $3,000.

The pitching event concluded our 5-month Incubation program, build in partnership with SPARK and Google.

Congratulations to the winners!
⭐️ Salah El Sadi, Founder of Blue Filter
⭐️ Momen AbuSada, Founder of Eyiada – عيادة
⭐️ Nada Ghanem, Founder of DOODA Solutions

Huge thanks to the jury members Rowan Barnett, Fadi Bishara Wassim Beaineh, Majd Khalifeh, and Laura Di Santolo.

Congratulations to the 7 finalists who bravely pitched to an international audience:

⭐️ Yasmine Darwich. DonaLab
⭐️ Samah Ayyad, Sook.ps
⭐️ Razan Abu Tawaheena, Hala Trips
⭐️ Fawaz Samara, Nabeeh
⭐️ Laura Jardine Paterson, Concat
⭐️ Marwa Raed, Green Gold
⭐️ Haydar Sleiman, SunCode

Special thanks to our partners from SPARK! And the amazing Startups Without Borders team, for tirelessly working to support each of the 130 founders in our program!

#MENA #founders #entrepreneurs #startupswithoutborders #startup #entrepreneurship #startupsonthemove 2022-09-19 12:08:58 .. 21 +172% 3 +100%
Happening Next Week 🔥🚀🪐

Serial entrepreneur and MarsX.dev founder John Rush is tuning in to discuss the future of software development in the context of building startups.

Why join you might ask?
- Expert advice on how to start developing your startup idea
- Learn how to pick the right solutions and features for your first MVP
- Get the opportunity to ask John, who founded 30 startups up to date, any questions you might have
- Network with like-minded people who are also looking to build their companies

Convinced? Register here --> https://startupswb.com/istanbul/event/to-mars-back-with-no-code/

And may the code be ever in your favor!!

#swbistanbul #MarsX #workshop #masterclass #startup #entrepreneurship #istanbulturkey #startups #Opportunities #training #ıstanbul 2022-09-14 12:30:25 Happening Next .. 8 +4% 0 -
Happening Soon!

Learn how to adopt a more resilient and sustainable startup mindset with serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and growth expert Ayman Ghoneam!

Count me in! —> https://lnkd.in/dQfMM5eF

 #swbistanbul #MENA #founders #Turkiye #startupecosystem #opportunity #entrepreneurs #istanbul #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #startup #entrepreneurship 2022-09-10 12:49:06 Happening Soon! Learn .. 7 -9% 0 -
Have a question for Ayman?

Then tune in tomorrow at 1 pm (Istanbul time), and get the chance to ask Ayman direct questions, share your ideas with him and receive feedback, or just say hi and absorb all the knowledge and wisdom!

More info & Registration --> https://startupswb.com/istanbul/event/the-camel-startup-mindset-with-ayman/

#swbistanbul #startup #istanbulturkey #askmeanything 2022-09-09 21:27:03 Have a question for Ayman.. 5 -35% 1 +100%
In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis on adopting sustainable and impactful investing within the startup ecosystem. Tune in for a conversation with impact Investor and alethinaa Impact Investments founder Can Atacik, who believes that the fastest and most sustainable solution to today's increasingly complex and difficult economic, social and environmental problems can only happen by increasing the positive contributions of the private sector and reducing its negative effects.

Main Topics:
• The Ins and Outs of Impact Investing
• Impact Investing Space in Turkey
• Alternative Impact Financing Models/Structures.

To learn more & register -- > https://buff.ly/3D27mxa

About Can
Can Atacik is particularly passionate about innovative impact financing structures that are fit for the different types of investors, investees, and the target impact, and speaks frequently on impact investments in Turkey. He is also a contributor to the development of the ecosystem in the region with more than 20 years of combined experience in international development, finance, and corporate management.

In addition to managing Alethina Impact, Can is a founding partner of ImpACTNOW Capital, an impact VC firm based in Lisbon, and a venture partner of Venture Science, a late-stage VC firm based in San Francisco.

About Alethina 
alethinaa Impact invests in and advises companies on sustainable growth and partnership strategies. Impact-driven, innovative companies are of particular https://buff.ly/3Rqoktv

Stay tuned for many extraordinary upcoming sessions, startup masterclasses, and inspirational talks.

#socialchange #Startupswithoutborders #startupswithoutborders #istanbul #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneur #startup #entrepreneurship #istanbulturkey #diversity #training #vctalks #venturecapital #MENA #founders #Turkiye #startupecosystem #opportunity #entrepreneurs #impactinvesting #impact 2022-09-08 12:16:31 In recent years, th.. 8 +4% 2 +100%
We're very excited to welcome marsx_dev as a community partner in Istanbul!

marsx_dev is a free dev tool for building web and mobile apps out of micro-apps combining no-code and code interfaces, and designed specifically for startups and aims to make their journey easier, bringing more power and flexibility by allowing them to reuse thousands of micro-apps from previous projects built on the platform.

Make sure to tune in for the Mars Talks to learn more about how their platform is empowering amazing startup founders and experts to build awesome products and become success stories –> https://www.linkedin.com/company/79408379

#partnerships #swbistanbul #MarsX 2022-09-07 11:30:17 We're very excited to w.. 7 -9% 0 -
Brace yourselves, Vc Talks are coming!!

Inflation and the possibility of a recession are huge challenges to raising funds for startup founders, but worry not awesome entrepreneurs, Tunya to the rescue!

Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Tunya Irkad from 500 Istanbul on the 5th of October to discuss hot VC and Fundraising topics, such as:

• Women in the Venture Capital Industry
• Emerging Market Dynamics
• Economical Downturn Effect on Fundraising
• The Importance of Community Concept for VCs

To learn more & register -- >https://bit.ly/vctalkswithtunya

About Tunya Irkad
Tunya joined the 500 Istanbul a year ago as an Investment Analyst, to invest in early-stage startups emerging from CEE and Turkey. She is also the ESG specialist of the fund and coordinates the fund’s PR, communication, and community efforts.

She holds a B.Sc. degree in Industrial Engineering from Bilkent University and prior to joining 500 Istanbul, she was the Analyst of Galata Business Angels, the prominent angel investor network in Turkey with 40 members.

About 500 Istanbul
500 Istanbul is a VC fund operating under 500 Global, aiming to help the talented entrepreneurs of Turkey and the CEE region in building explosive businesses. Their mission is to back defensible technology companies fueling talent arbitrage and help create global powerhouses.

Stay tuned for many extraordinary upcoming sessions, startup masterclasses, and inspirational talks.

#masterclass #workshop #swbistanbul #istanbul #entrepreneurlife
#startupswithoutborders #entrepreneur #startuplife #startup #entrepreneurship #training #vc #venturecapital #vctalks #fundriasing #womeninvc 2022-09-06 11:30:11 Brace yourselve.. 11 +42% 0 -
📚🚀Hapening Next Saturday 

Challenges facing the tech economy indicated a shift in this “growth at all costs” mindset for a while, and it’s no surprise that startups are looking at how they can survive these challenges by adapting the so-called https://bit.ly/camel_mindset Stay tuned for many extraordinary upcoming sessions, startup masterclasses, and inspirational talks. #startupswithoutborders #istanbul #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneur #startuplife #StartupTurkey #startup #entrepreneurship #istanbulturkey #workshop #masterclass #camelmindset #swbistanbul" width="40" height="40"> 2022-09-05 11:30:07 https://bit.ly/camel_mindset Stay tuned for many extraordinary upcoming sessions, startup masterclasses, and inspirational talks. #startupswithoutborders #istanbul #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneur #startuplife #StartupTurkey #startup #entrepreneurship #istanbulturkey #workshop #masterclass #camelmindset #swbistanbul"> 📚🚀Hape.. 8 +4% 0 -
We're very excited to welcome garagex.co as a community partner in Istanbul!

GarageX is a launchpad and studio for aspiring founders and innovators to empower them to build, launch, grow, and co-work on projects with tech-led impact in no-code.

To learn more about no-code, and how GarageX can empower you to build and launch your next no-code project, check --> https://garage-x.co

#partnership #startupswithoutborders #istanbul #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurship #istanbulturkey #startups #Opportunities #nocode 2022-09-02 18:30:14 We're very excited to wel.. 9 +17% 0 -
“To code, or not to code, that is the question!”

For centuries, startup founders have been asking themselves,. To answer this question and more, our special guest, John Rush from marsx_dev will deliver an outstanding session about “The Future of Software Development: No-Code, Low-Code or High-Code?”, to support startups in choosing the right solutions and features when building their awesome companies.

John is a serial entrepreneur and inspired creator on a mission to bring revolution to the development world. He has been working in startup environments for the past 15 years and built over 30 startups, including MarsX – a dev tool for building web and mobile apps out of micro-apps that allows founders to launch quickly and grow without limitations.

To learn more & register --> Link in Bio

Stay tuned for many extraordinary upcoming sessions, startup masterclasses, and inspirational talks.

#startupswithoutborders #istanbul #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneur #startup #entrepreneurship #startups #Opportunities #training #startupswithoutborders #swbistanbul
#MarsX 2022-09-02 17:18:23 “To code, or no.. 12 +55% 1 +100%
It's official! #IGNITE9 here we come!

We are super excited for sparkorg upcoming annual conference, #IGNITE9 on how to reimagine jobs for youth in fragile regions! 

We simply can't wait to be part of it and listen to all the amazing speakers, and panels on entrepreneurship, SMEs, fintech, localization, access to finance, women, youth, and more! 

And of course, meeting you and all the amazing changemakers, thought leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs making an impact! 

On top of all this awesomeness, 10 finalists from Startups on the Move Program are also going to pitch on the Global stage and compete for up to 20,000$ in-cash prizes. 

So the main question becomes: Are you joining? 

For tickets and more details please visit: igniteamsterdam.com

#Ignite9 #ReimagineJobs #entrepreneurship 2022-09-01 17:05:06 It's official! #IGNITE9 h.. 8 +4% 0 -
Have you met Emran?

Emran is a brand-building strategist and marketing consultant. He helps startups from the very beginning to properly strategize their product or service, plan their launching campaigns, optimize their marketing efforts, and accelerate their growth with a focus on Brand Positioning. 

Emran has successfully managed and launched more than 7 products and brands so far while mentoring more than 10 startups to strategize their marketing efforts.

At the moment, Emran is working on building his own SaaS startup which will give startups and freelancers a platform to reduce their market entry costs, and facilitate their service/product offering process.

Do you want to follow in Emran's footsteps and build a massive impact in your city? Do you want to lead change and build a diverse startup ecosystem in your community? Become a volunteer at Startups Without Borders in Istanbul and join the movement!

Apply here —> https://bit.ly/Volumteer 2022-08-22 12:36:07 Have you met Emran? Em.. 14 +81% 5 +100%
Have you met Gamil?

With over 14 years of experience in diverse industries including fintech, e-Commerce, and telecom. Gamil has been heavily involved in marketing, business development, and leadership roles within the Middle-Eastern, European and Asian markets.

Moreover, Gamil has co-founded and led many entrepreneurial projects and businesses in the fields of fintech, e-commerce, and payments in both Turkey and Yemen.

Do you want to follow in Gamil’s footsteps and build a massive impact in your city? Do you want to lead change and build a diverse startup ecosystem in your community? Become a volunteer at Startups Without Borders in Istanbul and join the movement!

Apply here —> https://bit.ly/Volumteer

#socialimpact #StartupTurkey #startup #entrepreneurship #istanbulturkey #StartupIstanbul #startups #diversity #Opportunities #training 2022-08-16 12:30:11 Have you met Gamil? .. 5 -35% 0 -
Have you met Hazar?

Hazar is a Marketing consultant and trainer with experience in creating and developing digital identities for individuals and companies, as well as reputation management.

She is also a certified entrepreneurs' international coach & mentor.in the Middle east, Istanbul, and Britain.

On top of that, Hazar has her own marketing agency, a member of the Arab Writers Union.  and holds a Diploma in Smart Management in Marketing and Sales from the Berlitz Center.

For Hazar Marketing is fascinating Because it is the art of “connections” connecting the right message with the right audience and connecting solutions to people’s pain and gain points. Marketing is not only related to the world of business, she continues, but the way we dress is also marketing, what we say and the way we speak is marketing, and the way we interact with others is marketing,

Do you want to follow in Hazar’s footsteps and build a massive impact in your city? Do you want to lead change and build a diverse startup ecosystem in your community? Become a volunteer at Startups Without Borders in Istanbul and join the movement!

Apply here —> https://bit.ly/Volumteer

#socialimpact #StartupTurkey #startup #entrepreneurship #istanbulturkey #StartupIstanbul #startups #diversity #Opportunities #training 2022-08-15 22:55:07 Have you met Ha.. 12 +55% 1 +100%
📌 Are you a #female founder? The call for applications for the 2022 HerMeNow Accelerator Program is now open!

The 2022 hermenow.accelerator program will bring training support to up to 30 women-led social enterprises in MENA & Africa during the sprint phase and technical, financial, and mentorship support to 10 women-led social enterprises in the accelerator phase.

What will you get?

⭐ Access to world-class training and support for enterprise/organizational development from Trainers and Enterprise Support Fellows
⭐ Connections with Mentors/Experts worldwide to assist with key project needs
⭐ Up to $2,000 USD grant funding
⭐ Links to key regional and global partners for possible downstream support (in the final pitch event and otherwise)
⭐ Other perks (discounts or free access to online tools), benefits, and opportunities

Find out more about and Apply here: https://www.bloom.pm/hermenow

#HerMeNow #BloomTogether #founders #womenled #socialeterprises #MENA #Africa #accelerator #callforapplications 2022-08-15 12:50:10 📌 Are you a .. 1 -87% 0 -
Have you been thinking about turning your side hustle into your main hustle? Then check this one out -> recodedofficial has a free 20-hour online freelancing course that will set you up for a solid launch! 🚀

More info can be found here 👉 https://bit.ly/3zwtgoP 

Application Deadline: August 24

#freelance #entrepreneur #work #smallbusiness #startup #freelancelife #freelancing #freelancers #cultureandcreativeindustries 2022-08-12 16:57:31 Have you been think.. 2 -74% 0 -
In case you missed it! Introducing Can Bahçe: A social enterprise that aims to change eating habits for the better and raise healthy individuals by providing healthy microgreens that can be grown at home with minimal use of water, compostable waste, and eco-friendly pots.

To learn more, and grow your own microgreens, please visit their website: canbahce.com and get in touch with Can Tokuri: info@canbahce.com

#chapters #Turkiye #opportunities #socialinnovation #socialchange #istanbul #entrepreneurlife #socialimpact #StartupTurkey #startup #entrepreneurship #StartupScene #istanbulturkey #Opportunities 2022-07-28 15:03:06 In case you missed it! I.. 3 -61% 0 -
In case you missed it! Introducing yoloartcenter A space for entertaining, expressing, connecting, learning, and exchanging experiences. It consists of an Art Cafe, a drama and music Stage, and a training center that provides various courses and workshops 

To learn more, try their delicious coffee, and join their events, please visit their art center in Balat, check their Instagram: yoloartcenter or get in touch with Mouaz: Info@yolo-art.com

#chapters #Turkiye #opportunities #socialinnovation #socialchange #istanbul #entrepreneurlife #socialimpact #StartupTurkey #startup #entrepreneurship #StartupScene #istanbulturkey #Opportunities 2022-07-27 15:27:10 In case you missed it! In.. 6 -22% 0 -
In case you missed it!

Introducing Pooly: A mobile carpooling app developed by using AI and deep learning to connect drivers to passengers that are traveling on the same route.

To learn more, and try their app, please visit their website: poolytech.com or get in touch with the awesome founders: Berat Temel: Berat@poolytech.com & Onur Çelik: onur@poolytech.com

#chapters #Turkiye #opportunities #socialinnovation #socialchange #istanbul #entrepreneurlife #socialimpact #StartupTurkey #startup #entrepreneurship #StartupScene #istanbulturkey #Opportunities 2022-07-26 15:14:09 In case you missed it! .. 5 -35% 0 -
In case you missed it! 

Introducing Podlines: The digital incubator for podcast creators that embraces, supports, connects, and provides everything they need in one place.

To learn more, create your own podcast, or join their amazing community, please visit their website: podlines.com or get in touch with Reem Srour: reem@prlines.com

#chapters #Turkiye #opportunities #socialinnovation #socialchange #istanbul #entrepreneurlife #socialimpact #StartupTurkey #startup #entrepreneurship #StartupScene #istanbulturkey #Opportunities 2022-07-25 14:50:08 In case you missed it! .. 6 -22% 0 -
What an Impactful day! Last Wednesday, together with impacthubist we had the immense pleasure to welcome key impact leaders, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and stakeholders in Istanbul!

We gathered for a full day of networking, inspiring talks, and panels by incredible speakers such as: Can Atacik (Alethina Capital), Selen Ucak ( RIN), Onur ilhan (EDYK), Semih Boyaci (ImpactHub Istanbul), Ayman Ghoneam (Angel Investor), Abdullah Hakmi (Building Markets)

Huge thanks to our amazing partners, sponsors, and volunteers for all the endless support!

Stay tuned for our next event in the Impact Series! 2022-07-25 12:30:29 What an Impactful day! La.. 20 +159% 0 -

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