Etohum is a founder-first platform in Türkiye, founded in 2008 by Burak Buyukdemir. It is positioned as a Turkish accelerator and seed investor, championing the most innovative startups.

How does Etohum work today?

Etohum still accepts applications, but it's not run as a fixed, cohort-based accelerator. It functions more like a selective founder development track, working closely (often 1-on-1) with a small number of founders.

Who is Burak Büyükdemir?

Burak Büyükdemir is the founder of Etohum and Startup Istanbul, and the founder of StartupIst Ventures Fund I (global early-stage investing).

What is Startup Istanbul?

Startup Istanbul is a startup ecosystem platform connecting founders, investors, and operators — best known for major in-person events in earlier years.

What is StartupIst Ventures Fund I?

StartupIst Ventures Fund I is an early-stage investment fund that invests globally, sector-agnostic, typically writing $50K–$200K tickets. We often co-invest alongside other VCs/investors and prioritize strong founders.

The Psychology of an Entrepreneur: Do You Have What it Takes?

We have already talked about the role of emotional intelligence in entrepreneurship and here we will talk about the importance of understanding the psychology of entrepreneurship. Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?

In this article you can find five valuable books, which are great source of information that will help you to find the answer of this question.

The Psychology of an Entrepreneur: Do You Have What it Takes?

The Psychology of Entrepreneurship (SIOP Organizational Frontiers Series)

By J. Robert Baum

Awaken the Giant Within : How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny!

By Tony Robbins

Lucky or Smart?: Secrets to an Entrepreneurial Life

By Bo Peabody

The Introvert Entrepreneur: Amplify Your Strengths and Create Success on Your Own Terms

By Beth Buelow

The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom

By Jonathan Haidt