Mehmet Karakus

Mehmet Karakus has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Mehmet is currently serving as the Chief Revenue Officer at IOMETE, a company that offers a comprehensive platform for data management and analytics. Prior to this, they worked as an Angel Investor and Board Advisor at Plastiks.io.

Mehmet also held the position of Business Development Manager at Deel, where they played a crucial role in scaling the company's revenue from $1M to $100M ARR within 18 months. Mehmet left Deel when it had grown to over 1600 employees and achieved a valuation of $12B.

Before their stint at Deel, Mehmet founded and served as the CEO of Freshy Store, a grocery shopping platform focused on sustainability. Freshy Store aimed to tackle plastic pollution by delivering groceries in reusable jars. Additionally, Mehmet had brief experiences as a Data Transcriber at LocTeam and an Assistant Manager for Startups at Seed&Click.

Furthermore, they co-founded and served as the CFO of Yelo Technologies, a company focused on developing innovative technology solutions. Mehmet also co-founded the TBS Trading and Investment Club while studying at Toulouse Business School - Barcelona.

Earlier in their career, Mehmet gained experience as an Assistant Production Manager at Edelmann Group and as a Salesperson at Farmer's Food Market. Overall, Mehmet's work experience showcases their expertise in revenue management, business development, entrepreneurship, and sustainability efforts.

Mehmet Karakus began their education at Werkgymnasium Heidenheim, where they earned their High School Diploma in High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates from 2008 to 2011. Mehmet then attended Friedrich-Schiller Gymnasium Heidenheim from 2011 to 2016, where they obtained their Abitur, another High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates.

In 2016, Mehmet attended EF International Language Campuses and obtained an EFSET Certificate C2 in English Language and Literature, General.

Mehmet then pursued further education at TBS Education from 2017 to 2020, where they earned their Bachelor's degree in International Management.

Mehmet's educational journey continued in 2020 when they enrolled in Startup School Online for a brief period.

In 2022, they joined Alchemy University to pursue a degree in Web3, Blockchain, cryptography, and decentralized applications development. The degree focuses on fields such as Javascript, Solidity, and Smart Contracts.

Throughout their education, Mehmet also acquired several additional certifications. Mehmet received the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards - Barcelona Local Winner 2020 and the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards - Spain National Winner 2020 from the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Furthermore, they received an honorary distinction for "Startup with the highest Social Impact" from Caritas Internationalis.

Mehmet has also taken various Udemy courses, including "The Complete Digital Marketing Course - 12 Courses in 1," "Body Language for Entrepreneurs," and "MBA in a Box." Mehmet obtained the HIGH5 Strenghts Test certification from HIGH5TEST, and they also completed the Business@School program by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Additionally, Mehmet excelled in stock-market business games, achieving 5th place in 2013, 2nd place in 2012, and 7th place in 2011 in competitions organized by Sparkasse-Finanzgruppe.

Overall, Mehmet Karakus has a diverse educational background, showcasing their interest and expertise in international management, web3 development, entrepreneurship, marketing, and business.