Istanbul Ignited by Slush'D 2026
Istanbul Ignited by Slush’D returns for its second edition on October 12–14, bringing together founders, investors, and technology leaders from Türkiye and the wider international startup ecosystem.
Istanbul Ignited by Slush’D returns for its second edition on October 12–14, bringing together founders, investors, and technology leaders from Türkiye and the wider international startup ecosystem.
Long known as a physical bridge between continents, Türkiye is expanding beyond simple transit routes. Fueled by homegrown unicorns and targeted investments, the nation is shifting focus from passing along physical goods to anchoring Eurasia's tech network.
“People often ask how I got into VC straight out of college. Truth is, it’s rare — funds often prioritize immediate execution over mentoring their talent,” tweeted Tunya Irkad last summer. Now Principal of e2vc, managing a fund about €70 million that invests in startups across Central & Eastern Europe,...
We’re all witnesses to global trends widely changing the way we work. Companies expand, remote work is more common, and professionals increasingly seek new places to live and work. As a result, the Balkans, once overlooked in favour of Western Europe, are now becoming a hot destination for talent...