Co-Founder @ColendiAI, @Colendiapp, @ColendiSigorta, @ColendiMenkul, @ColendiBank
Istanbul
Joined May 2009
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Building New Generation Digital Banks with Programmable Money and Trust: Are You Ready for the Next… hackernoon.com/building-new-…
An Age of Builders
Freedom to build is the default.
The question is no longer who owns knowledge. It is who may reason at scale, on whose authority.
You can outsource your thinking, not your understanding.
We will never stop building.
Cheaper intelligence does not replace expertise. It makes expertise "tacit knowledge" more valuable. Türkiye has decades of it.
The argument, the evidence, and the targets.
New essay:
I ran a partnership search across 22,173 entries in my private knowledge graph. It finished in 24 seconds.
The model was fast; the graph was the work.
The library is the asset. The librarian is the engineering. The model is replaceable.
built a scoring engine inside my personal knowledge graph. it ranked 22,173 people in 24 seconds.the interesting part wasn't the ranking. it was what the gaps showed.
wrote about what one person who owns their own archive can do now:
tekmen.ai/writings/the-small…
(h/t @garrytan)
You can outsource your thinking.
You can't outsource your understanding.
I write so that what I learn today becomes part of how I think tomorrow.
This shelf is why every book changed how I think for a few weeks, then faded. Writing is how I stopped starting from zero.
The full piece on compounding knowledge, keeping a ledger of what you learn, and turning it all into judgment: tekmen.substack.com/p/why-i-…
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
Türkiye’s fintech potential, data-driven infrastructures, and the new dynamics of competition shaped by the age of artificial intelligence…
At the #BoğaziçiFinansZirvesi held at @UniBogazici , during the panel titled “The Future of Financial Technology: Data, Competition and Infrastructures'' , our Chairman of the Board at @ColendiBank , Bülent Tekmen, highlighted Türkiye’s potential in the fintech space and the transformative power of entrepreneurship in this field.
In the session moderated by Aslı Deniz Helvacıoğlu, Ozan Deniz, (Bankalararası Kart Merkezi (@BKM_Kurumsal)) , Gürhan Çam (@neohubzone ), and Semih Muşabak (@sipaycomtr ) discussed open financial ecosystems, the strategic importance of big data, and the evolving dynamics of competition.
At Colendi, we are proud to be part of this transformation and to contribute to shaping the future with a bold, forward-looking vision.
#Colendi #BoğaziçiFinansZirvesi #Fintech #FutureOfFinance #DataDrivenTransformation #Entrepreneurship @tekmen
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
The bank of the future is now real!🚀
ColendiBank, Türkiye's first AI-driven, born digital universal bank, has officially started welcoming its first customers.
We are proud of this milestone!
#Colendi #ColendiBank #FintechInnovation #EmbeddedFinance #DijitalBankacılık
Türkiye’nin ilk yapay zeka temelli doğuştan dijital mevduat bankası ColendiBank, müşteri kabulüne başladı! 🎉
ColendiBank geleceğin dijital bankacılık deneyimini ‘İlk Müşterileri (Alfa)’ ile şekillendiriyor.
Dijital bankacılıkta yeni bir dönemin kapıları açılıyor. Şeffaf, hızlı ve kişiselleştirilmiş finansal çözümler için biz hazırız.
#ColendiBank #dijitalbankacılık #Embeddedfinance #fintechinnovation
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
Colendi took part in the 7th Türkiye Productivity and Technology Fair presence! 🚀
Our Co-Founder and CEO, Bülent Tekmen @tekmen , joined the AI Panel on 25 April, moderated by @okanbayulgen , alongside Huzeyfe Yılmaz @Huzeyfe_Ylmz , CEO of @innovabilisim , and İsmail Fidan, Film Producer.
Throughout the event, our stand welcomed many visitors.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to explore the future of technology, finance, and innovation!
#Colendi #VerimlilikVeTeknolojiFuarı #MeetTheMinds #FutureOfFinance #DigitalInnovation @ankarabilimuni @VeFuar
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
Every great success is built on bold ideas, deep expertise, and visionary minds. Today, we invite you to discover the ideas, the experience, and the #MeetTheMindsExperience behind Colendi’s journey—from Istanbul to the world.
#Colendi #ColendiGroup #ColendiBoard
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
Colendi at Web Summit Qatar!
Proud to be at Web Summit Qatar, connecting with global fintech leaders! Our Managing Director, @suleymanonay , shared key insights with TRT World on the future of fintech and Colendi’s role in driving financial inclusion. 🌍
#Colendi #WebSummitQatar
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
Colendi is redefining fintech! 💡 CEO @tekmen joined @SeferYuksel Yüksel on @BloombergHT ’s “Finansal Teknoloji” to discuss AI, digital finance, and Colendi’s industry leadership.
#Colendi #Fintech #SeferYüksel #BloombergHT #AI #DigitalFinance
Finansal Teknoloji'de @ColendiApp Kurucu Ortağı ve CEO'su @Bulent Tekmen ile @ColendiSigorta @ColendiMenkul MoneyPay ve @ColendiBank ile finansal teknoloji sektörünün en önemli oyuncularından Colendi'nin önümüzdeki dönem hedeflerini konuştuk.
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youtube.com/watch?v=gfrQ3HE-…
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
COLENDI, #1 ON FORBES STARTUP 50! 🚀
As one of Turkey’s most innovative startups, we have been ranked 1st in the Forbes Startup 50! We continue to push boundaries in financial technology and deliver accessible solutions for everyone.
Here’s to reaching even greater milestones together! 🔥
#Colendi #ForbesStartup50 #1
@tekmen @mihriet @forbes_Tr
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
New York’tan merhaba! 😎
Faaliyet iznimizi alarak yeni bir döneme adım attık ve bu heyecanımızı dünyanın finans merkezi Times Meydanı'nda @Nasdaq’ın efsanevi ekranlarında görmekten büyük mutluluk duyuyoruz.
Dijital finans deneyimini, yapay zeka temelli gömülü finansal çözümlerimizle global ölçekte iyileştirmek ve geliştirmek için çıktığımız bu yolculukta, yenilikçi adımlarla sizlere en iyi ürünleri sunmak için heyecanlıyız. Bu daha başlangıç; gelecekte sizlerle paylaşacağımız inovatif gelişmeler için bizimle kalın! 🚀
#EmbeddedFinance
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Hello from New York! 😎
We have stepped into a new era by obtaining our operating license, and we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone at the heart of the financial world—on @Nasdaq’s legendary screens in Times Square.
With our AI-powered embedded financial solutions, we are on a mission to enhance and revolutionize the digital finance experience on a global scale. As we move forward with groundbreaking innovations, we are excited to bring you the best products.
This is just the beginning—stay tuned for more game-changing developments! 🚀
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
New York’tan merhaba! 😎
Faaliyet iznimizi alarak yeni bir döneme adım attık ve bu heyecanımızı dünyanın finans merkezi Times Meydanı'nda @Nasdaq’ın efsanevi ekranlarında görmekten büyük mutluluk duyuyoruz.
Dijital finans deneyimini, yapay zeka temelli gömülü finansal çözümlerimizle global ölçekte iyileştirmek ve geliştirmek için çıktığımız bu yolculukta, yenilikçi adımlarla sizlere en iyi ürünleri sunmak için heyecanlıyız. Bu daha başlangıç; gelecekte sizlerle paylaşacağımız inovatif gelişmeler için bizimle kalın! 🚀
#EmbeddedFinance
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Hello from New York! 😎
We have stepped into a new era by obtaining our operating license, and we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone at the heart of the financial world—on @Nasdaq’s legendary screens in Times Square.
With our AI-powered embedded financial solutions, we are on a mission to enhance and revolutionize the digital finance experience on a global scale. As we move forward with groundbreaking innovations, we are excited to bring you the best products.
This is just the beginning—stay tuned for more game-changing developments! 🚀
Our celebration reached New York and lit up the heart of Times Square!
In the glow of the city's iconic lights, one name shone brightest. Today the legendary @Nasdaq screens proudly celebrated the official launch of Türkiye’s first AI based digital universal bank @ColendiBank! 🎉✨
This is just the beginning; we will continue to redefine fintech and reach even bigger milestones. 🚀
#ColendiBank #ColendiGroup #TimesSquare #Nasdaq
@tekmen @mihriet @denizcengiz
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
Our celebration reached New York and lit up the heart of Times Square!
In the glow of the city's iconic lights, one name shone brightest. Today the legendary @Nasdaq screens proudly celebrated the official launch of Türkiye’s first AI based digital universal bank @ColendiBank! 🎉✨
This is just the beginning; we will continue to redefine fintech and reach even bigger milestones. 🚀
#ColendiBank #ColendiGroup #TimesSquare #Nasdaq
@tekmen @mihriet @denizcengiz
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
Colendi in Business Insider! 🚀
Business Insider featured Colendi’s vision on bridging AI, banking, and financial accessibility—highlighting how innovation is shaping the future of finance. 💡
Curious about how AI is transforming financial services? Read the full article here. markets.businessinsider.com/…
#Colendi #AI #Fintech #FinancialInnovation
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
We are delighted to have participated in the Asian Financial Forum with the support of the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye.
Our Co-Founder and CEO, Bülent Tekmen, shared the latest developments at Colendi and highlighted some of the exciting projects we are preparing for the future.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye and the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) for providing such a valuable platform and the opportunity to connect with industry professionals from across the globe.
@tekmen @InvestTurkey @aburakdaglioglu
Bulent Tekmen retweeted
As Colendi, we were proud to take part in the Türkiye Pavilion at the Asian Financial Forum 🚀
The Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye plays a vital role in fostering innovation and supporting growth in Türkiye’s fintech ecosystem. We greatly appreciate their steadfast support, which has been instrumental in Türkiye becoming a global centre for pioneering financial technologies.
@InvestTurkey @AFF_HK
Investment Office President @ABurakDaglioglu Dağlıoğlu attended the @AFF_HK in Hong Kong, one of the largest financial events in Asia.
In the “AFF Deal Making” session, Dağlıoğlu showcased Türkiye’s dynamic investment landscape to international investors, emphasizing its transformation into the nexus of innovation, growth, and collaboration, thereby solidifying its position as a global investment hub.
Read more at invest.tr/asian-financial-fo….
#Türkiye #NexusoftheWorld #AsianFinancialForum #FDI #investment
