Melis Uysal Akyıl

Melis Uysal Akyıl is a seasoned professional in startup relations and business development, currently holding the position of Startup Relations & Business Development Manager at NEOHUB and a member of the management team at TRUK Accelerator since April 2024. With extensive experience in startup engagement and acceleration as the Startup Engagement & Acceleration Program Manager at Deniz Akvaryum by NEOHUB, Melis has also contributed to innovation initiatives at DenizBank and served as a Business Development and Marketing Specialist at İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş. Additionally, Melis has experience in incubation programs and entrepreneurship advocacy through roles at İTÜ Çekirdek and the International Entrepreneurship Initiative. Educational qualifications include advanced degrees in International Business and Political Science, complemented by professional training in Program and Project Management.