Elif Sancak

Elif Sancak is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in mentoring and advising startups. Currently serving as a Mentor at Techstars since July 2023 and as an Advisor at Antler since March 2023, Elif contributes to startup growth through strategic support and firsthand insights. Previously, Elif was the Managing Partner at Etohum from July 2014 to February 2023, overseeing 150 startups annually and instrumental in the establishment of the $10M Startupist Ventures fund. Other significant roles include Founder and CEO of dekoreko.com and Business Development Manager at Bursa Birlik Nakliyat AŞ. Elif holds an MSc in Computing Sciences from the University of East Anglia and a degree from Galatasaray Üniversitesi, complemented by early education at Özel Saint Benoît Fransız Lisesi.