Baybars Altuntas Book

FOREWORD FROM JONATHAN ORTMANS

Jonathan Ortmans is an entrepreneur and economist. He serves as President of Global Entrepreneurship Week and as a Senior Fellow at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Entrepreneurship is much more than a career path or a commercial stint. It is the ultimate manifestation of the possibility of human endeavor.

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Passion for your idea will help you tackle the many obstacles along the winding entrepreneurial path. That passion will help you keep believing in an idea you bootstrap even when most others give up. It will hold you through the many iterations of your product, service or business model, because entrepreneurial success is a marathon, not a sprint.

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About The Author

Baybars Altuntas

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Baybars Altuntas is a global entrepreneur, best-selling author, angel investor, columnist, star of the Turkish version of the television show Dragons’ Den, President of the Business Angels Association of Turkey, President of Deulcom International, Vice President of the European Trade Association for Business Angels, Seed Funds, and other Early Stage Market Players (EBAN), and the World Entrepreneurship Forum’s Ambassador to Turkey and the Balkan countries. He was recognized by the European Trade Association of Business Angels (EBAN) award as 2013’s Best Individual in Europe Globally Engaging with the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.

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‘’This excellent book, which I hope can instill in students, entrepreneur candidates, entrepreneurs, and investors looking for opportunities, the necessary inspiration for the creation of new companies. And for current entrepreneurs, it can help foster the evolution of social and economic welfare.’’
- Francısco Banha, Portugal
’'In his book Altuntas tells the story of a dynamic and energetic entrepreneur. In his exciting journey, he masterfully takes you through pitfalls and challenges, as well as opportunities and intelligent risk-taking, all of which cumulate into important learning events.’’
- Muhtar Kent, USA

‘’Great benchmark for entrepreneurs around the world.’’
- G. Antonıo Sosa-Pascual, Puerto Rıco
‘’I’ve written and read numerous books on entrepreneurism. This is one of the very best.’’
- Dave Berkus, USA

‘’He is an amazing inspirational role model who gives people around the world a genuine lesson in optimism.’’
- Dr Abdul Malık Al Jaber, Unıted Arab Emırates
‘’He teaches you different ways of thinking, gives bright ideas and hints, and helps you change your mindset in order to succeed in business.’’
- Gamze Cızrelı, Turkey

‘’An absolute must-read for anyone who wants to discover the Holy Grail of entrepreneurship’’
- Dımıtrıs G.E. Tsıgos, Greece
‘’He teaches you different ways of thinking, gives bright ideas and hints, and helps you change your mindset in order to succeed in business.’’
- Gamze Cızrelı, Turkey

‘’This book will make you laugh, this book will make you think, but most importantly through his own life experience, Baybars manages to inspire those young would-be entrepreneurs whose starting platform is a dusty village road.’’
- Ivar Sıımar, Estonıa
‘’It draws you in like an adventure tale—I strongly recommend it!’’
- Marek Rusıeckı, Poland

‘’Baybars’ story shows us all that there is no path in life as attractive as the choice of being an entrepreneur.‘’
- William Stevens, Belgıum
‘’I encourage all who want to embark on the entrepreneurial road to read the book and to learn from Baybars’ experience.’’
- Inderjıt Sıngh, Sıngapore

‘’This excellent book, which I hope can instill in students, entrepreneur candidates, entrepreneurs, and investors looking for opportunities, the necessary inspiration for the creation of new companies. And for current entrepreneurs, it can help foster the evolution of social and economic welfare.’’
- Francısco Banha, Portugal
‘’Off the Bus, Into a BMW shows how to be a dragon entrepreneur in real life. ‘’
- Aleksandar Tasev, Macedonıa

‘’Read the book and you will realize that, with conviction and persistence, anything is possible.’’
- Jesper Jarlbaek, Denmark
‘’Brilliantly done, my fellow Dragon from another country!’’
- Marıus Ghenea, Romanıa

‘’This book is full of these abrupt realizations that highlight when the emperor has no clothes…’’
- Sean O’Sullıvan, Ireland
‘’A rollicking, inspirational and highly personal journey through the life of a self-made business executive who has dedicated much of his career to bringing entrepreneurship to the Near and Middle East.’’
- Davıd S. Rose, USA

‘’One of the most honest, refreshing, entertaining and enjoyable business books I have read.’’
- Modwenna Rees-Mogg, UK
‘’Anyone who is planning to set up their own business should definitely read this book first!’’
- Plamen Russev, Bulgarıa

‘’It is one of the rare books that will have you hooked from the first page. ‘’
- Alejtın Berısha, Kosovo
‘’I wish I had had this book to read when I started my business 16 years ago. ‘’
- Amal Daraghmeh Masrı, Palestıne

‘’I strongly recommend this book for entrepreneurs, particularly for those at the beginning of their careers. ‘’
- Alı Arslan, Turkey
‘’We would like to thank to Baybars Altuntas for his great contribution to the global entrepreneurship ecosystem by writing this book. He outlines very practical ideas for would-be entrepreneurs aiming to set up their own businesses, and for entrepreneurs who are growing their businesses.’’
- Theır Royal Hıghnesses

‘’He teaches you different ways of thinking, gives bright ideas and hints, and helps you change your mindset in order to succeed in business.’’
- Gamze Cızrelı, Turkey
‘’If you want to taste this cocktail of entrepreneurship and innovation, you will enjoy this book very much. ‘’
- Albert Colomer, Catalunya

‘’Great benchmark for entrepreneurs around the world.’’
- G. Antonıo Sosa-Pascual, Puerto Rıco
‘’This is a must for anyone thinking of starting their own business.’’
- Raomal Perera, France

‘’Wonderful history of an outstanding entrepreneur. If you want to learn about real entrepreneurship, you must read this book.’’
- Juan Roure, Spaın
‘’This book is one of the world’s top 5 titles on entrepreneurship and startups.’’
- Prof Tugrul Atamer, France

‘’A compelling example of the powerful trend of entrepreneurship developing across Turkey – a wave in which Mr Altuntas has taken a clear leadership role and has no intention of slowing down.’’
- Hedda Pahlson-Moller, Luxembourg
‘’When you read this book, you will understand that entrepreneurship is not constrained by age or background. Even university students can create a multi-million dollar business from scratch if they have the right mindset.’’
- Prof Ayse Gul Toker, Turkey

‘’Great benchmark for entrepreneurs around the world.’’
- G. Antonıo Sosa-Pascual, Puerto Rıco
‘’This is a must for anyone thinking of starting their own business.’’
- Raomal Perera, France

‘’A must read for entrepreneurs from around the world wishing to become company presidents or one of the greatest entrepreneurs of our time.’’
- Selma Prodanovıc, Austrıa
‘’It draws you in like an adventure tale—I strongly recommend it!’’
- Marek Rusıeckı, Poland

‘’Off the Bus, Into a BMW shows how to be a dragon entrepreneur in real life. ‘’
- Aleksandar Tasev, Macedonıa
‘’This excellent book, which I hope can instill in students, entrepreneur candidates, entrepreneurs, and investors looking for opportunities, the necessary inspiration for the creation of new companies. And for current entrepreneurs, it can help foster the evolution of social and economic welfare.’’
- Francısco Banha, Portugal

’'In his book Altuntas tells the story of a dynamic and energetic entrepreneur. In his exciting journey, he masterfully takes you through pitfalls and challenges, as well as opportunities and intelligent risk-taking, all of which cumulate into important learning events.’’
- Muhtar Kent, USA
‘’Anyone who is planning to set up their own business should definitely read this book first!’’
- Plamen Russev, Bulgarıa

FOREWORD FROM JONATHAN ORTMANS