Memduh Karakullukcu

Chairperson

2006 - Current

Kroton provides advisory services to corporates in crafting their investment strategies and managing risks in the context of shifting geo-economic and geo-technology dynamics. It also provides advice in institution-building (from conceptualization to recruitment) to tech start-ups, non-profits as well as large corporations for bespoke departments. As a more specialized focus,,the company has competence and experience in managing complex, securities-related legal processes for publicly traded international companies in the US.

Venture Partner

2021

Provided macro-economic, geopolitical and financial expertise in shaping investment strategy as a member of the IC.. Developed AI expertise for the fund with a team of experts. Closely involved in legal aspects of the investment structures especially in the follow-up rounds.

Community Builder- Catalyst

2019

SoPP is a community of 80+ young professionals and academics around the world who thrive on open-ended, rigorous but creative discussions on matters ranging from technology to the global economy, from global politics to climate issues.

Founding Partner

2008

Karakullukçu Consulting is a consultancy firm specializing in legal information services. The firm is involved in the development of internet search tools for legal professionals in Turkey and abroad, and won a grant for its R&D work from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK). In 2009 the company launched kanunum.com, a searchable electronic compilation of current statutes and their complete textual histories.

Senior Advisor/Co-Conceptualizer

2019 - 2023

Founding Board Member (2009- 2023), Founding Vice-Chair & President (2009-2019)

2009 - 2023

An ambitious institution-building experience in forming a prestigious membership organization focusing on global challenges and international affairs. Developed the concept of Global Relations Forum (GRF), pitched the idea to the prospective Chairman, secured the support of 40 founders, wrote the bylaws and built the institution from 2009 to 2019. Initiated the Task Force Program, participated actively in all Task Forces until 2019, authored the Energy Task Force Report. Presided over 200 events at GRF and spoke at/moderated over 60 panels abroad on a broad range of issues from technology to economics from geopolitics to finance. Designed and launched GRF's youth programs (Young Scholars, Young Academics, Young Professionals) and actively led the discussions for all groups. This effort built a community of over 300 accomplished young minds over 10 years. Global Relations Forum (GRF) is an independent, non-profit membership association committed to being a platform for engaging, informing and stimulating its members and all interested individuals in all matters related to international affairs and global issues.

Founding Managing Director

2002 - 2006

An ambitious institution-building experience in creating a community of tech entrepreneurs around Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ), the country's oldest and leading technical university. Led a complex system-building process, including the physical infrastructure, forming sound financing mechanisms for sustainability, establishing diligent company selection procedures, putting in place solid contracts with all stakeholders, creating incubation mechanisms and developing interfaces with the university, the global tech community, the students, and the academics. The great challenge was to make it work seamlessly as a coherent whole and to build a narrative that would motivate all existing and potential stakeholders. Once the system was working, the natural next step was to link it to global networks and partners. It culminated in Türkiye's leading technology community with over 300 companies and 8000 tech employees.

Teaching Fellow in Finance

1994 - 1997

Associate

1992 - 1994