Startup Istanbul Podcast

Startup Istanbul Podcast

Author: Burak Buyukdemir Language: English Episodes: 64
Hosted by Burak Buyukdemir, the Startup Istanbul Podcast pulls back the curtain on the fast-moving world of new ventures and innovation. This isn't about abstract theories; it's a direct line to the people building, funding, and shaping the future. Each conversation goes beyond the polished success story, delving into the real challenges and pivotal decisions faced by founders and investors navigating markets across the globe. You'll hear firsthand accounts from entrepreneurs who have scaled their ideas and the experts who help them do it, offering practical insights you won't find in a textbook. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining access to a private roundtable, where the focus is on actionable knowledge and honest reflection about what it truly takes to build something meaningful. For anyone curious about the mechanics of technology and business, these discussions provide an essential, grounded perspective on the global startup ecosystem. It’s where ambition meets experience, offering listeners a genuine understanding of the journey from concept to reality.
Episodes
Investing is more "psychology than finance" early on [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:46
Last week, we chatted with Scott about entrepreneurship, early stage investments, the Fuzzy and Techie book, and many different topics. When I started writing this post, I couldn't remember when we first met and looked b…
Insights from an Emerging Market VC: A Chat with Vir Kashyap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:32
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Vir Kashyap, veteran investor and entrepreneur, on the Startup Istanbul podcast. Vir has a unique background, having been born in India, educated in the US, worked at startups…
Failing to Win - Lessons from a Purpose-Driven African Startup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:41
I had the pleasure of talking with Mike Quinn, founder of Boost, a B2B commerce platform for retailers and distributors in Africa. We discussed his entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned from building and scaling his p…
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Start a Startup in 15 Minutes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:00
This video is the most popular one on our Startup Istanbul YouTube channel. We have also converted it into a podcast format. Michael Seibel's (Managing Director and Group Partner at Y Combinator) 15 minute guide provides…
Khyaal - An Engagement Platform for Senior Citizens in India [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:53
I had the pleasure of talking last week with Hemanshu Jain, founder of Khyaal, an engagement platform for senior citizens in India. We discussed his entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned from past failures, and advice…
Inside Superface AI: How This Startup Uses AI to Automate Integrations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:42
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Radek Novotny, founder of Superface AI, for the Startup Istanbul podcast. Superface is an exciting startup using AI to automate integrations between software applications.Radek…
Interview with Artemis Cofounder Josh Gray [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:06
Hello everyone! I'm excited to share my latest podcast interview on Startup Istanbul with Josh Gray, founder of ArtemisArtemis is an early-stage startup operating in the data infrastructure space. They have developed a p…
The Existential Founder: Finding Purpose Over Profits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:59
I spoke with serial social entrepreneur Alex Souza about the importance of existential founder fit. Alex has founded 5 companies across different industries and countries, focusing on empowerment and impact. He explained…
Puppetry ( former Elbo AI ) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:01
In a recent episode of the Startup Istanbul podcast, we got to talk with Saravana Rathinam and Ben McMahan. They're the folks behind Puppetry (Former Elbo AI), a cool startup that's working on making it easier to talk to…