Archive - Startup Istanbul

Heroes and Rituals in Startups, Companies and Government

I’m posting a series of articles on family, startup culture and careers.

Published on Steve Blank • Feb 25

Lies Entrepreneurs Tell Themselves

For the next few months I’ll be posting a series of posts on family, startup culture and careers.

Published on Steve Blank • Feb 4

How Investors Really Review Your Pitch Deck

Remember: You're not pitching for investment in the first deck. You're pitching for the "maybe pile."

Feb 1 •

Burak Buyukdemir

January 2025

Stop Racing to Raise Money

Not all external money is worth taking.

Jan 22 •

Burak Buyukdemir

2:04

You'll Be Dead Soon -- Carpe Diem

For the next few months I’ll be posting a series of posts on family, startup culture and careers.

Published on Steve Blank • Jan 21

Your Company Is Already Dead

Your Market Leadership Is Your Biggest Weakness

Jan 19 •

Burak Buyukdemir

3:16

Get Investors to Notice You (In 2025)

Smart Fundraising Strategy - Insights from Ed Kang

Jan 10 •

Burak Buyukdemir

58:24

Don't Chase Two Rabbits

Think of your focus like water pressure - spreading it thin makes everything weak.

Jan 9 •

Burak Buyukdemir

Are You an Eagle Stuck in a Chicken Coop?

It's Time to Fly! (My Story & a Book That Almost Didn't Get Published)

Jan 1 •

Burak Buyukdemir

December 2024

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