burak

i build software that solves real problems

things i'm proud of

• • building a life in two countries and adapting along the way
• • studying artificial intelligence to push what I can create next
• • co-founding Glocalzone, helping people shop globally through travelers
• • bringing ideas to life — from sketches to products people actually use
• • staying committed to health and fitness for over a decade
• • picking up the guitar and enjoying the process of learning
• • holding on to my love for 90s culture and the creativity it inspired

things i believe

• • building products that matter
  • • measure success by the impact it has on people
  • • limits can make you more creative
  • • some debt is fine if you know when to pay it off
  • • the best products earn attention without asking for it
  • • product-market fit is something you work toward, not something you find
  • • keep refining and removing what doesn't help
  • • leave things a little better than you found them
  • • if a task feels painful, consider automating it
  • • moving quickly is good, but know where you're going
  • • small wins help keep the momentum
  • • AI can be more than a tool — it can be part of the team
• • curiosity fuels growth
  • • persistence lasts longer than raw talent
  • • there's no fixed limit on how far you can go
  • • try to improve a little each day
  • • share what you've learned
  • • relationships grow in value over time
  • • mistakes can teach more than successes
• • hiring for the future
  • • if it's not a clear "yes," it's probably a "no"
  • • choose potential over perfect skills
  • • work with people you can learn from
  • • bring in people you'd happily work for yourself
  • • ask what someone's most proud of
• • leadership without ego
  • • influence matters more than titles
  • • be willing to do the work yourself, then delegate
  • • you can make your own way while still learning from others
  • • what you build shapes the culture
  • • feedback loops keep teams and products healthy
• • assume good intent, but check in
  • • start with empathy
  • • everyone has off days
  • • feedback can be useful, even when it's blunt
• • prototypes over presentations
  • • you can build something small while talking about it
  • • only release work you believe in yourself
• • communication is leverage
  • • clear writing helps clear thinking
  • • keep working on your ability to explain things
  • • if clarity is missing, try to create it
  • • writing things down builds trust
  • • many problems come from mismatched expectations
  • • think about objections before sending a message
• • work and passion can live together
  • • boundaries help keep passion sustainable
  • • curiosity often leads to your best work
  • • outside hobbies make you better at your main work
• • ship fast, learn faster
  • • moving quickly helps you learn sooner
  • • aim for delivery over endless discussion
  • • teams using AI will move faster than those avoiding it
  • • adoption matters more than the launch moment
  • • build, deliver, tell customers, and repeat
  • • progress matters more than perfection
  • • small teams can do a lot
  • • ideas only matter if they're acted on
• • teaching creates influence
  • • be honest about your mistakes
  • • avoid jargon where you can
  • • helping others builds trust
• • seek the real truth
  • • the truth can be uncomfortable, but it's worth knowing
  • • be willing to change your mind
  • • test your ideas but don't hold them too tightly
  • • learn from real people using what you've built
  • • personal stories can be more revealing than numbers
  • • aim to see the whole picture, not just one piece