The people building GridStudio
An AI venture studio is only as good as the people running it. Founders, directors, engineers and customer teams — working across Dubai and Istanbul on eight live brands.
The people who started it
GridStudio was founded in Istanbul in 2011 and has been AI-first since 2021. These are the people who set that direction.
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Murat Teksöz
Co-Founder & CEO
Strategic business leader focused on building scalable products and high-performing teams. Co-founded GridStudio to accelerate AI adoption through practical, enterprise-ready solutions.
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Abdullah Dağlı
Co-Founder & CTO
Visionary leader with extensive experience in technology and business development. Co-founded GridStudio to revolutionize AI solutions for businesses.
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Osman Saral
Co-Founder
Technology innovator and strategic thinker. Co-founded GridStudio with a vision to transform how businesses leverage artificial intelligence.
Directors and team leads
The people accountable for product, engineering, customers, finance and how we hire.
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Firdevs Serttaş
Finance Director
Financial strategist with expertise in startup growth and investment management. Ensures sustainable financial operations and strategic planning.
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Betül Dağlı
HR Director
Human resources leader focused on building strong teams and company culture. Expertise in talent acquisition and employee development.
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Kerem Giray
Product Director
Product leader with a strong focus on user outcomes and measurable impact. Translates complex AI capabilities into intuitive experiences and clear roadmaps that teams can ship with confidence.
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Batuhan Kanbak
Customer Success Director
Customer success leader dedicated to driving adoption, retention, and long-term value. Builds scalable onboarding and support processes that help customers achieve results quickly and consistently.
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Recep Özen
Backend Team Lead
Backend development leader with expertise in scalable systems and API design. Leads the backend team in building robust AI-powered solutions.
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Osman Tangören
Frontend Team Lead
Frontend development leader specializing in modern web technologies and user experience design. Leads the frontend team in creating intuitive interfaces.
Engineers and specialists
The people writing the code, running the rollouts and answering the customers behind every brand in the portfolio.
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Berra Saral
Product Specialist
Product specialist bridging customer needs with product execution. Works closely with teams to refine workflows, improve usability, and ensure releases solve real-world problems effectively.
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Elif Gültekin
Customer Success Specialist
Customer success specialist focused on smooth onboarding and proactive support. Helps users get the most from GridStudio with clear guidance, fast issue resolution, and continuous feedback loops.
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Nuh Yılmaz Şentürk
Fullstack Developer
Versatile fullstack developer with expertise in both frontend and backend technologies. Contributes to end-to-end development of AI-powered applications.
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Yasin Karadeniz
Fullstack Developer
Experienced fullstack developer skilled in modern web technologies and database design. Develops comprehensive solutions across the entire technology stack.
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Hacı Veli Karakuş
Mobile Developer
Mobile application developer specializing in cross-platform development. Creates intuitive mobile experiences for AI-powered applications.
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Furkan Öğütcü
Backend Developer
Backend developer with expertise in database optimization and system architecture. Contributes to building robust and performant backend solutions.
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Kadir Belen
Backend Developer
Backend developer focused on microservices architecture and cloud technologies. Develops scalable solutions for enterprise-level applications.
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Zehra Tiken
Frontend Developer
Frontend developer with expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks and responsive design. Creates engaging user interfaces for web applications.
Four habits that survive contact with a deadline
Not a poster in a hallway. These are the things that decide how a week actually gets spent here.
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Ship, then measure
We would rather put a working product in front of a customer than keep refining a deck about it.
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One team across brands
Eight ventures, one core. Engineers, product and customer success move between them instead of rebuilding the same plumbing.
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Keep learning in public
The models change every quarter. We test them, write down what actually worked, and move the platform onto it.
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Built for more than one market
Headquartered in Dubai, born in Istanbul, shipping in several languages. Products are designed for that from the first sprint.
Want to build this with us ?
We hire when there is real work waiting, not to fill a headcount plan. Tell us what you do and what you would want to own.