Arda Askin

Arda Askin is a seasoned entrepreneur and investment professional with extensive experience in the tech sector. Currently serving as the Managing Director and Board Member at StartersHub Ventures since August 2018, Arda has played a pivotal role in investing in over 30 early-stage startups across Central and Eastern Europe. As Co-Founder of Knidos Labs and Cravers, Arda is actively involved in pioneering decentralized solutions and promoting healthy consumer habits, respectively. Additional roles include Investment Consultant at TÜBİTAK and Co-Founder of Rentiva, Turkey's first peer-to-peer on-demand car-sharing platform. Arda has held board positions at various companies, including KolayBi', Thread In Motion, Eyedius Technology, and Paym.es, highlighting a strong commitment to innovation and operational efficiency. Arda's academic background includes a Master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Istanbul Technical University and a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering from Yeditepe University.