Ep 142: Kaan Eren

Written By Janis Zeps
 

Why European founders need to be present in Silicon Valley and learnings from OpenAI on how to construct your board

Kaan Eren is a Principal at 500 Startups Emerging Europe, the Istanbul-based arm of the global 500 Startups organization. The team in Europe has recently raised its second fund and is boasting several unicorns among its investments. 

Kaan concentrates on the Eastern and Central European regions, with a particular focus on the Baltics. Before his current role at 500 Startups, Kaan had a successful career in investment banking, after which he transitioned to the dynamic world of startup investing​​​​.

In this episode we talk about:

  • The Eastern European Startup Ecosystem

  • 500 Startups' Global Reach and Strategy

  • Challenges and Opportunities in Emerging Markets

  • Role of Venture Capital in Shaping Startups

  • Building Global Companies from Local Ecosystems

  • The Value of Boards and Corporate Governance in Early Stage Startups

  • Transition from Investment Banking to Startup Investing

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