TRVC #05: Bulent Celebi, founder of Airties, angel investor and LP with some straight talk on the state of the Turkish venture ecosystem

TRVC #05: Bulent Celebi, founder of Airties, angel investor and LP with some straight talk on the state of the Turkish venture ecosystem

Bulent Celebi, seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor with deep roots in the Turkish tech ecosystem, shares his journey from growing up abroad to returning to Turkey in 2004 to found Airties, a pioneering wireless technology company that was recently acquired by private equity.

With rich insights into building and scaling a tech company in Turkey, he reflects on the evolution of the startup landscape, lessons from leadership, and his experience as an investor and board member.

We discuss:

  • What inspired him to start Airties
  • Navigating the startup ecosystem in Turkey in the early 2000s
  • His transition from founder to investor
  • Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
  • The future of tech and investment in the region

This episode offers a front-row seat to the story of a visionary who helped shape Turkey’s digital infrastructure and continues to support the next generation of innovators.

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