Unlocking Global Potential: Navigating the US Market for Startup Success
The US Market as a Global Stage – Founder & Investor Perspectives
Tuesday, July 30, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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About the Event
Join us for the inaugural episode of the Treeo VC Insight Series, where we delve into the dynamics of the US market as a global stage for startups. This episode features Bulent Celebi, a seasoned entrepreneur and technologist with a remarkable career spanning Silicon Valley and international markets.
About Bulent Celebi:
Bulent Celebi founded his first company focused on industrial networking while pursuing his EE/CS degree at UC Berkeley. With decades of experience in Silicon Valley's semiconductor industry, Bulent has been at the forefront of driving numerous innovations. As the CEO of Ubicom, he introduced the world’s first chip enabling Internet connectivity for any electronic device, earning recognition as a “Top 10 Innovator” by Red Herring in 2002.
In 2004, Bulent founded AirTies in Istanbul, revolutionizing home Wi-Fi with mesh networking technology. Under his leadership, AirTies became a global leader in Wi-Fi Mesh, serving major service providers such as AT&T, Sky, Vodafone, and Deutsche Telekom. AirTies was recognized by Red Herring as a Global Top 100 Innovator in 2016 and 2017, and was acquired by Providence Equity in 2022.
Bulent's expertise spans Wireless & Wi-Fi, Cloud-based analytics & services, AI, IoT, Semiconductors, and Telecommunications. He excels in guiding startups from concept to $100M enterprises, with deep knowledge in Product/Market Fit, Strategy & Business Model, Technology Development, and International Business Development.
Key Questions Addressed:
About Bulent Celebi:
Bulent Celebi founded his first company focused on industrial networking while pursuing his EE/CS degree at UC Berkeley. With decades of experience in Silicon Valley's semiconductor industry, Bulent has been at the forefront of driving numerous innovations. As the CEO of Ubicom, he introduced the world’s first chip enabling Internet connectivity for any electronic device, earning recognition as a “Top 10 Innovator” by Red Herring in 2002.
In 2004, Bulent founded AirTies in Istanbul, revolutionizing home Wi-Fi with mesh networking technology. Under his leadership, AirTies became a global leader in Wi-Fi Mesh, serving major service providers such as AT&T, Sky, Vodafone, and Deutsche Telekom. AirTies was recognized by Red Herring as a Global Top 100 Innovator in 2016 and 2017, and was acquired by Providence Equity in 2022.
Bulent's expertise spans Wireless & Wi-Fi, Cloud-based analytics & services, AI, IoT, Semiconductors, and Telecommunications. He excels in guiding startups from concept to $100M enterprises, with deep knowledge in Product/Market Fit, Strategy & Business Model, Technology Development, and International Business Development.
Key Questions Addressed:
- How can startups position themselves to attract US-based investors?
- What are the advantages and challenges of raising capital in the US market vs other regions?
- How do investor expectations differ between the US and other global markets?
- How can founders define an efficient product-market fit and GTM strategy in the US?
- Why are the softer elements of corporate culture, reputation, and brand-building critical success factors in the US?
- How can founders build inclusive and diverse teams in the US, and how does team management differ from other global regions?
Discussion Twist:
Explore why startups with global aspirations should consider establishing a presence in the US to access capital and enhance market credibility.
Hosts
Didem Altop
Location & Time
In-person event
Register to see the addressTuesday, July 30
12:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
1 hour
