# M. Kurtuluş Eker | Entrepreneur & Angel Investor

## Professional Summary
M. Kurtuluş Eker is a Turkish entrepreneur, creative leader, and angel investor with 25+ years of experience in advertising, digital transformation, and technology. He specializes in building and leading large-scale digital agencies and mentoring AI-focused startups.

## Key Career Milestones
- **Sharpcake (2019 – Present):** Co-Founder. Leading a team of 120+ talents across AI studios, social media, and creative strategy for global brands.
- **Publicis Groupe Turkey (2015 – 2019):** CEO & Board Member. Oversaw agencies including Voden, Leo Burnett Istanbul, and Saatchi & Saatchi Istanbul following the acquisition of Voden.
- **Voden (2007 – 2015):** Founder & CEO. Built Turkey's largest digital advertising agency, leading to one of the industry's most significant exits to Publicis Groupe in 2015.
- **Tasarımevi (2004 – 2007):** Founder.
- **Academic Experience:** Has taught digital marketing, design, and user experience in university settings.

## Investment Portfolio & Mentorship
- **Angel Investor (2015 – Present):** Active member of Galata Business Angels (GBA) and independent investor.
- **Focus Areas:** Artificial Intelligence (AI), AdTech, MarTech, E-commerce, Finance.
- **Achievements:** Spearheaded hundreds of award-winning projects (250+ national/international awards).

## Online Presence
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtuluseker/
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/mkurtulus/
- **Website:** https://kurtuluseker.com