Hi Ufuk, it’s a pleasure to have you here. Can you introduce yourself to us?
Hi, the pleasure is all mine! It’s hard to believe it’s already been two years. I was born and raised in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. I acquired my bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and Management Information Systems, with an additional focus in Political Science and International Relations.
I got involved with technology at a very early age and jumped on various entrepreneurial expeditions from as early as my high school years. Over time, I grew a healthy obsession with building the future of human living and its politics. This led to several social impact stints under the Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation fellowship umbrella, United Nations SDSN Youth, and Yenibirlider Association. I’m an avid reader, an amateur writer, a stay-at-home musician, and a full-time dreamer with an insatiable sweet tooth.
Reflecting on your initial motivation to join Incari, how have your expectations aligned with the projects and the company’s evolution?
Germany has about 5 million companies, all of which are undoubtedly striving for commercial success. I decided to join Incari after I met the team, who shared an ambitious vision for the future of our society and also managed to base this on a solid commercial model.
Since I joined two years ago, Incari has evolved with the changing landscape and has grown exponentially. Throughout all this, we went beyond building the future and became a solid player in recovering the resources and the beauty of the past and bringing them to the present with our retrofit projects. I take genuine pride in our ability to find new means to serve that original vision, and I can’t wait to see where it takes us next!
Throughout your time at Incari, what project or achievement stands out to you as particularly emblematic of the company’s mission to reshape human-machine interaction?
I am incredibly proud of our Retrofit project, which we recently communicated in collaboration with R-Fit. Building the future starts with carrying our heritage into it, and I can’t think of a better way to do that than breathing new life into old classics. The project required a lot of hard work from all partners, and it is a source of immense pride to see it come to fruition.
The culture within a tech company is often as innovative as its products. How do you see Incari’s culture reflected in the daily work and the team’s collaboration?
In building the future of Human-Machine interactions, it is only possible to think of success with a human-focused work culture. My colleagues are also some of my closest friends, and the inspiration we find in each other daily fuels our ongoing innovative streak. We are excited about our work, which helps us push forward even through Berlin’s dark, rainy winters.
With your involvement in various sectors, what upcoming trends in technology are you most excited to explore or integrate into Incari’s projects?
I don’t want to throw around buzzwords just for the sake of it. Still, I am genuinely excited about the emergence of AI and the strengthening emphasis on social impact in the tech scene. We aim to be everywhere humans interact with modern technology. I think this vision places a responsibility on our shoulders to try and maximize the social impact of even the smallest of our projects.
AI will be a crucial catalyst in enabling us to make Incari accessible to even more people. Their creations will be the key to maximizing the unique human factor in everything we do.
Given your passion for mentorship and education, how do you see yourself contributing to the growth and learning culture within Incari?
We already have a buddy system, which is an excellent step towards creating a self-sustaining learning community. I am excited for us to introduce even more opportunities for peer-to-peer learning within the company, as all of us have something to learn and something to show.
For someone joining Incari, what insights can you offer about navigating and contributing to a company at the forefront of technological innovation?
Being at the forefront often means treading the path less traveled, which inevitably brings an incredible amount of ambiguity with it – the work we do undergoes radical changes every single day to stay on the path to the final destination. Be open to asking for help, and don’t hesitate to offer yours!
Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us, Ufuk. Are you a technology enthusiast with a passion for innovation? Are you excited about pushing boundaries and turning ideas into reality? Join our dynamic team at Incari and be a part of shaping tomorrow’s technology landscape. Explore our openings and embark on a transformative journey with us.