Gökhan Akar

Gokhan Akar is an entrepreneur, investor, and technology-future researcher with nearly 20 years of experience focusing on technology, entrepreneurship, and next-generation business models; specifically in startup venture building, acceleration, and scaling processes. Drawing attention with Tempo BPO, where he was part of the founding team in his career journey, Akar took active roles in the growth and transformation journey of this organization from its inception to its current scale of approximately 4,000 employees.

Having strong field experience in the startup venture building and acceleration ecosystem, Akar has directly contributed to the investment, growth, and scaling processes of nearly 100 startups to date, both through Angel Effect and his personal investments. He has successful "exit" experiences in various ventures, including the companies he founded, and has served on the advisory boards and mentored numerous startups.

Today, under the umbrella of Onicorn Technology, which he founded, he develops next-generation business models for corporations and startups in the fields of artificial intelligence, automation, customer experience (CX), and digital transformation, focusing on creating scalable value through technology.

Carrying his vision in the business world to the media sector, Akar is the producer and host of the "Yarının Zekâsı" (Intelligence of Tomorrow) program broadcast on Bloomberg HT. On this platform, he leads sectoral thought leadership by discussing topics such as artificial intelligence, professions of the future, transforming business models, and the new economy together with entrepreneurs, investors, and experts.

Living in Istanbul, Gokhan Akar has an intellectual vision that places great importance on researching, reading, and exchanging ideas accompanied by deep conversations in friendly gatherings, beyond his professional intensity.

Areas of Contribution

• Startup venture building, acceleration, and scaling strategies

• Angel investment processes and venture funding

• Designing successful "exit" strategies for startups

• Designing artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation projects

• Creating customer experience (CX) and next-generation business models for corporations and startups

• Advisory Board membership and mentoring for startups

• Establishment, growth management, and organizational transformation of large-scale operations (BPO)

• Strategic guidance on the new economy, future professions, and technology trends

Areas of Expertise

Entrepreneurship | Startup Venture Building | Technology Investments (Angel Investment) | Artificial Intelligence and Automation | Digital Transformation | Customer Experience (CX) | Scaling | Exit Strategies | Next-Generation Business Models | Advisory Board Membership | BPO Management