Aslihan Kurul Turkmen

Asli holds an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University with a double major in economics and learning and organizational change. She received her Master's degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, in social-organizational psychology.

Asl' is the Director of Entrepreneur Search and Services at Endeavor Turkey, a non-profit that supports high-impact entrepreneurs. In this role, she is responsible for identifying high potential entrepreneurs, coordinating the search process, and mobilizing appropriate support services for companies that join the Endeavor portfolio.

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Endeavor is sector-agnostic in its selection process, so Asli has experience with entrepreneurs in many different fields, ranging from retail to high-tech.

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As an individual, Asli is also a shareholder of and advisor to idemama.com, a venture-backed internet company that brings together designers and indivduals/SMEs that need design services.

As a member of Class 18, Asli served her fellowship at Endeavor Turkey under the mentorship of Allen Taylor, Kauffman Fellow Class 16.