Leading from Where You Are

When we were building Areca, a real-time billing engine for Turk Telekom, we were a small team competing against giants like Amdocs. They had the brand recognition, the scale, and the legacy contracts. We had one shot to prove ourselves. In that environment, titles were irrelevant; in fact, we technically didn’t have them. What mattered was execution. If something failed, […]

The Making of a Leader

Leadership, in my eyes, has always been a blend of natural inclination and learned skills. Reflecting on my own path to becoming a leader, I’ve realized it’s not just about innate abilities or formal training. It’s a journey deeply rooted in personal experiences, observations, and the willingness to grow. Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. […]