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Backing Founders & Accelerating Innovation

Ozan Sonmez helps startups scale, investors unlock potential, and accelerators build better programs —drawing on global experience from Silicon Valley, Asia, MENA, and beyond. He brings hands-on insight as a founder, mentor, and builder of impact-driven ecosystems.

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Entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder

With a career spanning over 20 countries, Ozan has worked with 500 Startups, UNDP, and the Jack Ma Foundation as a mentor, program architect, and startup judge. He trains for UC Berkeley and Stanford and was Turkey’s first Certified Business Incubation Manager.

From youth entrepreneurship to angel investing and sustainable venture building, Ozan is a trusted voice on global stages and a hands-on partner in startup success. He champions bold founders and future-focused innovation.

Tech for Good: A Blueprint for Impactful Innovation

Discover how technology can be a force for positive change with Ozan Sonmez’s Tech for Good. This book explores practical strategies for building, scaling, and funding impact-driven ventures. Packed with real-world insights, it’s a must-read for innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers committed to shaping a better future.

 

Tech for Good is a call to action. I wrote it to share lessons from the frontlines where purpose meets startup grit. If you're building something that matters, this is for you.
Ozan Sonmez
Ozan SonmezFounder, Mentor, Author & Speaker
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Empires of Innovation with Mr. Ozan Sonmez

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Ozan's Tools for Startup Success

From early-stage learning to investor-ready pitching and personal coaching, Ozan supports entrepreneurs at every step of the startup path.

Pitch with Zillion​
Zillion is an AI-based pitch practice app for founders to pitch better. We help startups do this by having more practice with their pitches, providing feedback on their pitch before they go on stage at Demo Day or in front of investors.
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Students' Academy for Global Entrepreneurship
SAGE delivers training programs designed to equip young people aged 14-25 with the skills and mindset they need to conquer the ever-evolving business landscape.
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Book Time and Level Up
Founders trust Ozan for fast, focused feedback that moves the needle. Book a 1-on-1 session to improve your pitch or sharpen your fundraising game—no buzzwords, just real talk.
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