Discover Potential, Develop Successful Solutions
Startups, SMEs, Individuals
I help startups, SMEs and individuals discover their potential and develop successful solutions with innovative strategies.
Complex Challenges
Whether you're tackling complex challenges, navigating transformation processes, or trying to create a visionary business model, I'm by your side.
Experience and Expertise
Education
I graduated from METU Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences in 2002, and completed my master's degree in business administration at EDHEC Business School in France in 2004.
Professional Life
In my professional career spanning over 20 years, I have held various management positions in various sectors such as cosmetics, construction chemicals, defense and aviation, in areas of responsibility such as corporate strategy, business development, innovation management, project and risk management, and organizational transformation .
Startup Ecosystem
I actively participated in corporate-startup collaborations and ecosystem relations in the startup ecosystem.
International Working Competence: Expanding all my activities to international platforms .
Prepare for Your Growth Journey
Micro Consulting
With Strategy Peer , which I founded in 2024 , I offer my clients concrete and meaningful solutions in their growth journey with a micro-consulting approach.
Services
I aim to be an empowering supporter by guiding my clients on their Value Creation and Development Journey with my facilitation, consultancy, training, mentoring and coaching services.
Professional Network
I create inspiring, actionable paths for businesses and individuals by effectively leveraging the strong professional network I have access to.
Let's Succeed Together!
Come now; let's take strong steps together to achieve your goals and achieve extraordinary things together.
Complex Strategies I Practical Clarity
Strategy
I adopt methods that combine theory with practice by simplifying the complex world of strategy: I develop strategies specific to institutions by combining key concepts, theories and frameworks with appropriate tool sets.
Development
I support sustainable development with strong methods in strategy formulation and execution processes.
My work uses StrategyClockwork, a management model that connects key concepts, theories and frameworks to manage the entire cycle of strategy. I am a practitioner.
Application
FORTH® Innovation Methodology ¹ I am a global facilitator of , a practitioner of Prosci® Change Management² (ADKAR® and 3-Phase Process) and as a PMP® (Project Management Professional) certified holder, I provide effective solutions by successfully executing innovation processes and organizational change projects.
¹ FORTH Innovation Methodology: A structured method for driving innovation that combines design thinking and business excellence. Creates 3-5 new mini business cases over a 20-week discovery period and creates a culture for innovation. The outcomes of this innovation expedition consist of innovative concepts that fit the ‘in-the-box’ reality of your organization.
² Prosci® Change Management (ADKAR® and 3-Phase Process): A structured change management approach that focuses on how individuals experience change and aims to successfully manage this process. Thus, it offers a methodology that supports the success of organizational results.
Professional Coaching and Development Studies
I have completed my coaching training from Goodwill Coaching , an accredited coaching school by ICF (The International Coaching Federation), and I offer Professional Coaching services to support the development of individuals and teams.
I aim to increase the potential and human value of teams with the understanding of the SLII© Leadership Model to develop leadership styles appropriate to the situation.
"Volkan is a professional who specializes in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and strategy determination and adds value to individuals and institutions with his experience.
In her mentoring and coaching work, she has developed effective methods that make it easier for her clients to achieve their goals; and with her strategy expertise, she has helped them achieve sustainable results.
His success in uncovering the potential of teams and strengthening the collaborative environment demonstrates his leadership competencies.
For those looking for strong guidance in mentoring, coaching and strategy, working with him is a great advantage."
Nuri Murat Avcı
VUCA Leaders CEO
ICF PCC-MSc
TÜGİM Founder President
Mentoring and Training Studies
I lead the change in the "Development and Value Creation" journeys of Startups, SMEs, Individuals and all initiatives that seek answers to the "how" question in the face of uncertainty and try to define their strategies, business models and growth paths.
Holding ICF ACSTH Startup & SME Mentor certificate.
Memberships
TÜBİTAK National Mentor Platform
TÜGİM
(Association of All Entrepreneurs and Business Mentors)
Mentor Association
PMI Türkiye
EDHEC Business School Alumni
Faster Capital
Support
I provide support to entrepreneurs in TÜBİTAK Bigg and Bigg+ projects;
I take part in İTÜ Çekirdek , Bilişim Vadisi, YTÜ StartupHouse, in4startup programs as a mentor, trainer and jury.
I continue my mentoring work in the global FasterCapital and EDHEC Business School networks.
Development and Value Creation
In 2024, I was awarded the “Most Preferred Mentor” award at İTÜ Çekirdek :
In the last year, I have provided over 2,000 hours of support to more than 300 startups in sectors such as software, automotive, game development, advertising, energy, education, agriculture/animal husbandry, food, trade, technology, production/industry, personal development, security and product development on topics such as strategy creation, business model design, sustainable growth , etc.
