I'm Burkay Kaplan, a seasoned investor and exited entrepreneur, driven by a passion for transforming businesses through strategic investments.

I'm Burkay Kaplan, a seasoned investor and exited entrepreneur, driven by a passion for transforming businesses through strategic investments.

I'm Burkay Kaplan, a seasoned investor and exited entrepreneur, driven by a passion for transforming businesses through strategic investments.

My entrepreneurial journey began with a passion for sales at 14. Over the past 18 years, I’ve founded and exited multiple businesses, became the top sales producer at several companies, and invested in over 67 projects across 32 countries in just 8 years.

My entrepreneurial journey began with a passion for sales at 14. Over the past 18 years, I’ve founded and exited multiple businesses, became the top sales producer at several companies, and invested in over 67 projects across 32 countries in just 8 years.

My entrepreneurial journey began with a passion for sales at 14. Over the past 18 years, I’ve founded and exited multiple businesses, became the top sales producer at several companies, and invested in over 67 projects across 32 countries in just 8 years.

Driven by a relentless pursuit of achievement and a laser-focused mindset, I’m always prepared to take on the next challenge.

Driven by a relentless pursuit of achievement and a laser-focused mindset, I’m always prepared to take on the next challenge.

Driven by a relentless pursuit of achievement and a laser-focused mindset, I’m always prepared to take on the next challenge.

About Me

About Me

About Me

Burkay Kaplan is an Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, & Sales Executive with over 67 investments to date. His most popular investments include Dfinity, Chainlink, & Polygon, which crossed over 20 billion in market cap. Having worked in New York, Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles, he has also done business in over 32 countries while speaking at leading conferences such as the Blockchain Economic Forum.

Burkay Kaplan is an Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, & Sales Executive with over 67 investments to date. His most popular investments include Dfinity, Chainlink, & Polygon, which crossed over 20 billion in market cap. Having worked in New York, Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles, he has also done business in over 32 countries while speaking at leading conferences such as the Blockchain Economic Forum.

Burkay Kaplan is an Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, & Sales Executive with over 67 investments to date. His most popular investments include Dfinity, Chainlink, & Polygon, which crossed over 20 billion in market cap. Having worked in New York, Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles, he has also done business in over 32 countries while speaking at leading conferences such as the Blockchain Economic Forum.

Holding a Bachelor of Science in both Finance & Professional Sales, Burkay has gone through the top sales program in the United States before starting 2 successful businesses. His previous experience is in Technology, Healthcare, and Finance with companies as big as McKesson (Fortune 9) and as young as EverString (high-growth AI & ML startup out of Silicon Valley *Acquired by ZoomInfo*)

Holding a Bachelor of Science in both Finance & Professional Sales, Burkay has gone through the top sales program in the United States before starting 2 successful businesses. His previous experience is in Technology, Healthcare, and Finance with companies as big as McKesson (Fortune 9) and as young as EverString (high-growth AI & ML startup out of Silicon Valley *Acquired by ZoomInfo*)

Holding a Bachelor of Science in both Finance & Professional Sales, Burkay has gone through the top sales program in the United States before starting 2 successful businesses. His previous experience is in Technology, Healthcare, and Finance with companies as big as McKesson (Fortune 9) and as young as EverString (high-growth AI & ML startup out of Silicon Valley *Acquired by ZoomInfo*)

Competing on Survivor Turkey

Competing on Survivor Turkey

Competing on Survivor Turkey

I have always felt connected to two worlds: my Turkish roots and American life. Growing up, memories of Turkey were filled with joy, but a visit in 2021 painted a different picture. The enthusiasm of the youth was dimmed by inflation, economic hardship, and dwindling opportunities. Witnessing this, I was consumed by an urge to instill hope. But how could I possibly reach millions?

I have always felt connected to two worlds: my Turkish roots and American life. Growing up, memories of Turkey were filled with joy, but a visit in 2021 painted a different picture. The enthusiasm of the youth was dimmed by inflation, economic hardship, and dwindling opportunities. Witnessing this, I was consumed by an urge to instill hope. But how could I possibly reach millions?

I have always felt connected to two worlds: my Turkish roots and American life. Growing up, memories of Turkey were filled with joy, but a visit in 2021 painted a different picture. The enthusiasm of the youth was dimmed by inflation, economic hardship, and dwindling opportunities. Witnessing this, I was consumed by an urge to instill hope. But how could I possibly reach millions?

On the Island: Dominican Republic

On the Island: Dominican Republic

On the Island: Dominican Republic

One evening, while watching “Survivor Turkey” with my family, inspiration struck. The show was a sensation amongst the youth. I would use this show as a platform to instill hope. Back in the States, I embarked on a challenging journey, training rigorously twice a day with an Olympic coach. My body & mind transformed over 18 exhausting months. And then, a golden opportunity: I was selected to fly to the island to be on the show’s qualification round. Competing in Dominican Republic against seasoned contestants, I emerged victorious, my dreams seemingly coming to fruition.

One evening, while watching “Survivor Turkey” with my family, inspiration struck. The show was a sensation amongst the youth. I would use this show as a platform to instill hope. Back in the States, I embarked on a challenging journey, training rigorously twice a day with an Olympic coach. My body & mind transformed over 18 exhausting months. And then, a golden opportunity: I was selected to fly to the island to be on the show’s qualification round. Competing in Dominican Republic against seasoned contestants, I emerged victorious, my dreams seemingly coming to fruition.

One evening, while watching “Survivor Turkey” with my family, inspiration struck. The show was a sensation amongst the youth. I would use this show as a platform to instill hope. Back in the States, I embarked on a challenging journey, training rigorously twice a day with an Olympic coach. My body & mind transformed over 18 exhausting months. And then, a golden opportunity: I was selected to fly to the island to be on the show’s qualification round. Competing in Dominican Republic against seasoned contestants, I emerged victorious, my dreams seemingly coming to fruition.

True victory lies in the resilience against adversity

True victory lies in the resilience against adversity

True victory lies in the resilience against adversity

My story was met by an unexpected twist when the producers disqualified me due to my residential status outside of Turkey. The disqualification hit hard. It felt like the universe was pulling down the bridge I was trying to build. Rather than wallow in despair, I chose to harness this setback. If “Survivor Turkey” wasn’t my platform, I’d create my own. My mission is to connect with & inspire more youth than I could have imagined. While I didn’t win a TV title, I know that this was a part of my journey in sparking hope in a generation, teaching them – and myself – that true victory lies in resilience against adversity.

My story was met by an unexpected twist when the producers disqualified me due to my residential status outside of Turkey. The disqualification hit hard. It felt like the universe was pulling down the bridge I was trying to build. Rather than wallow in despair, I chose to harness this setback. If “Survivor Turkey” wasn’t my platform, I’d create my own. My mission is to connect with & inspire more youth than I could have imagined. While I didn’t win a TV title, I know that this was a part of my journey in sparking hope in a generation, teaching them – and myself – that true victory lies in resilience against adversity.

My story was met by an unexpected twist when the producers disqualified me due to my residential status outside of Turkey. The disqualification hit hard. It felt like the universe was pulling down the bridge I was trying to build. Rather than wallow in despair, I chose to harness this setback. If “Survivor Turkey” wasn’t my platform, I’d create my own. My mission is to connect with & inspire more youth than I could have imagined. While I didn’t win a TV title, I know that this was a part of my journey in sparking hope in a generation, teaching them – and myself – that true victory lies in resilience against adversity.

Let's get to know each other.

Let's get to know each other.

Let's get to know each other.

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