Can Saracoglu

Innovation Consultant And Advisor at MEXT

Can Saracoglu is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in venture capital, innovation consulting, and academia. As a Founding Partner at Archimède Ventures since July 2024, Saracoglu focuses on empowering transportation startups at the nexus of physical and digital solutions for sustainable movement. Currently serving as an Investment Committee Member for driventure, Saracoglu contributes to the corporate venture capital efforts of Ford Otosan. Additionally, Saracoglu offers advisory services to MEXT and lectures on customer discovery at Boğaziçi University. As a founding partner of String Ventures, Saracoglu plays a pivotal role in seed-stage investments. Previous experience includes innovation consultancy at Ford Otosan, executive roles at Publicis Modem Turkey, and founding a technology holding studio. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Bayes Business School and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Boğaziçi University.

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MEXT

MEXT, established by the Turkish Employers’ Association of Metal Industries in 2020, is the world’s most comprehensive digital and green transformation and capability-building center. Nestled within its cutting-edge 10,000-square-meter facility, MEXT is equipped with a state-of-the-art digital factory, training facilities, office spaces, a vibrant co-working area, and a dynamic conference center. Our core mission revolves around accelerating the digital and green transformation of the Turkish industry. We offer an array of transformative services designed to pave the way for a more inclusive, sustainable and digital future. Our key services are: 1.Digital Factory: A training hub and test bed for innovators from all around the world including +160 digital and green use cases as best practices for the industry 2.Digital and Sustainability Assessments: Insight into the current status of the manufacturing industry with regards to digital and green transformation followed by a roadmap provided by certified MEXT assessors. 3.Capability Building and Training: Tailor -made and designed to enhance the capabilities of the industry workforce. 4.Ecosystem Building: Supporting technology start-ups, collecting technology and solution providers to foster collaboration and innovation and matching with industrial companies. Since our grand opening, MEXT has made a significant mark, empowering over 400 companies through upskilling, assessments,and consultancy. We're proud to be an official partner of the European Innovation Council, further solidifying our commitment to innovation. Ready to embark on or accelerate a transformation journey? Visit our website to delve deeper into MEXT's offerings and reach out to us for personalized tours led by our technology transformation architects. Let's reshape the future of the industry, together! Join us in accelerating the digital and green transformation at MEXT. #Industry #Manufacturing #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability


Headquarters

İstanbul, Turkey

Employees

51-200

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