Our Managing Partner, Ilker Sozdinler, moderated a high-calibre panel at the Ayvalık Business Forum organised by Fast Company Türkiye, bringing together leaders from finance, retail, marketplaces, and employee benefits to discuss how rapid technological change is reshaping their companies and the broader economy.
Joining Ilker were:
The conversation ranged from AI-driven operations and data governance to omnichannel retail, fintech innovation, and the organisational change required to scale new technologies responsibly. The takeaway was clear: technology is no longer a function—it’s a strategy, and winning teams are embedding it across customer journeys, risk frameworks, and day-to-day decision-making.
At Oleka Capital, our mission is to spot what’s next and invest accordingly. The lively debates at Ayvalık were right on target for that mission, and we’re grateful to Fast Company Türkiye and fellow speakers for an energising exchange.