“From the first minute I met Ilgi, she has impressed me! We had similar roles within Telia Company, though in different markets. Ilgi's market was more immature and she was constantly one step ahead of both colleagues and partners. I think it was a relief for her when she left Eurasia to work in the Nordic countries, here her strengths can really shine. Ilgi's constant drive and clear strength mean that she always "takes the room" wherever she is. She is sharp, quick-thinking and very intelligent. It is always with an extremely great joy that I work with Ilgi. Previously as colleagues at Telia Company and now when Ilgi holds a senior mentor position in our company STACC.”
İLGİ EVECAN DURAN
Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sverige
5 tn följare
Fler än 500 kontakter
Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sverige
5 tn följare
Fler än 500 kontakter
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Focused on results and purpose, I drive business development and leadership to foster growth and meaningful impact. For 15 years, I've provided strategic counsel to corporations, NGOs, startups, and governments on emerging technologies and innovative models. I’m passionate about the businesses I lead, constantly aiming to inspire innovation and achieve lasting success within the company and the broader community.
Recognized among Sweden's top women leaders and globally amongst Top 100 Women in Tech, with strong influence on DEI agendas and the narrative surrounding inclusivity in the tech space.
Proven track record in expanding B2B divisions, executing strategy for multi-million dollar innovation projects, and creating new ventures and partnership ecosystems for international companies.
Launched smart city programs and commercialised new technologies for telco operators in the Nordics and Central Asia. Led iconic digital innovation & web3 project strategies (metaverse, AI, XR focused) for brands like Macy’s, H&M, and leading automotive brands in my regional leadership role at an AI and Metaverse company.
Passionate about working with impactful startups, I’ve created accelerator programs and as well as worked with top accelerators, VCs and funds to advise over 20 startups, helping them scale and connect with the right resources and partners.
Keen interest in contemporary art as a collector and bridging technology with creative industries. Built digital art and metaverse ventures, curated immersive art exhibitions, and launched initiatives leveraging technology for social impact. Created and ran one of the first vibrant digital art communities focused on contemporary photography art back in 2021. Hold lectures and cultural programming around digital art and NFTs, the creator economy, art business, and innovative approaches in collaboration with global art organisations, and tech conferences.
Currently, through my own innovation consultancy company, I work with international clients delivering innovation and new business development strategies—from PoC to global expansion—along with devising strategies for new corporate ventures and partnership ecosystems in industries ranging from hospitality, fashion, automotive, technology and art & culture.
Featured in: Dagens Industri (swedish), Breakit (swedish), La Stampa (italian), NTV Russia News,
Women of The Future Book (chapter on Web3 and new business models in arts, culture, entertainment space)
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Nordic Science Capital had a big week this week. Soon it will be time to share what we’ve been working on with the world. If you want to learn more…
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Thank You! The OPN.ART event at Soho House focused on the theme of "Redefining Art" bringing together a diverse group of artists, Banz Bowinkel and…
Thank You! The OPN.ART event at Soho House focused on the theme of "Redefining Art" bringing together a diverse group of artists, Banz Bowinkel and…
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Producer & Host, Sotheby's Institute Art & Innovation Talks
Sotheby's
Konst och kultur
As an art lover and collector, my aim with this platform is to create a space for cultural leaders, forward thinkers, creative minds, art experts and Sotheby's alumni to explore and discuss variety of topics and innovations that impact the art business.
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Time to Raise
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Ekonomisk trygghet
Our mission is to to get more women into entrepreneurship and provide them access to capital. Launched in 2021 as part of Microsoft for Startups, spun off in 2023 and run by independent leaders.
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Tech Nordic Advocates
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Helping women founders with their ideate/launch/scale journey covering;
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o Marketing/branding side (mainly on: positioning, go-to-market strategies, perception they
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Advisor, Startups
Antler
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Forskning och teknik
Coaching founders that build companies with Antler (antler.co) - the global early-stage venture capital firm enabling and investing in the world's most exceptional people building the defining companies of tomorrow.
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Co-Founder, HER Istanbul, Women Business Network
HER Global Network
–nu 5 år 2 månader
HER Istanbul is part of a global women network called HER Global Network (now called HON).
We have kicked off the Istanbul chapter to build a platform where we can collaborate, build on one another's journey and grow in a community as women. My aim and HER Istanbul's mission is to bring together diverse group of women to learn from and support one another, to ask and offer help to each other, to inspire more women to become entrepreneurs, more women to care about and love themselves as they…HER Istanbul is part of a global women network called HER Global Network (now called HON).
We have kicked off the Istanbul chapter to build a platform where we can collaborate, build on one another's journey and grow in a community as women. My aim and HER Istanbul's mission is to bring together diverse group of women to learn from and support one another, to ask and offer help to each other, to inspire more women to become entrepreneurs, more women to care about and love themselves as they are, we unite to inspire and empower one another in this network.
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English
Fullständig professionell nivå
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Swedish
Begränsad yrkeskunskap
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Turkish
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