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

Global Angel Investor

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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‘’Incredible journey of one of the key players in the European Business Angel community’’
- Jeanette Andersson, Sweden
‘’This book is full of these abrupt realizations that highlight when the emperor has no clothes…’’
- Sean O’Sullıvan, Ireland

‘’His new book is not the usual easily forgotten story but instead, an honest, thoughtful and (even more importantly) an action-provoking testimonial. ‘’
- Konstantın Fokın, Russıa
‘’I’ve written and read numerous books on entrepreneurism. This is one of the very best.’’
- Dave Berkus, USA

‘’Incredible journey of one of the key players in the European Business Angel community’’
- Jeanette Andersson, Sweden
‘’If you want to taste this cocktail of entrepreneurship and innovation, you will enjoy this book very much. ‘’
- Albert Colomer, Catalunya

‘’Brilliantly done, my fellow Dragon from another country!’’
- Marıus Ghenea, Romanıa
‘’Aspiring young entrepreneurs, you will enjoy this book!’’
- John May, USA

‘’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
‘’Anyone who is planning to set up their own business should definitely read this book first!’’
- Plamen Russev, Bulgarıa

‘’I highly recommend this enjoyable book for entrepreneurs all over the world.’’
- Melında Emerson, USA
‘’His journey from very modest background to represent his country at the White House is extraordinary. ‘’
- Rıku Asıkaınen, Fınland

‘’Wonderful history of an outstanding entrepreneur. If you want to learn about real entrepreneurship, you must read this book.’’
- Juan Roure, Spaın
‘’His new book is not the usual easily forgotten story but instead, an honest, thoughtful and (even more importantly) an action-provoking testimonial. ‘’
- Konstantın Fokın, Russıa

‘’An interesting entrepreneurial story full of anecdotes and lessons with lots of passion.’’
- Fadı Ghandour, Jordan
‘’The Tool for Entrepreneurs section is a very practical guide for would-be-entrepreneurs.’’
- Padmaja Ruparel, Indıa

‘’His success, which derives from perseverance and faith, resonates with how I left Sweden to study and build my riches in the US.’’
- Davıd Drake, USA
‘’I wish I had had this book to read when I started my business 16 years ago. ‘’
- Amal Daraghmeh Masrı, Palestıne

‘’Read the book and you will realize that, with conviction and persistence, anything is possible.’’
- Jesper Jarlbaek, Denmark
‘’The American dream is possible everywhere if you really believe in yourself and work hard. ‘’
- Aleksandar Cabrılo, Serbıa

‘’His success, which derives from perseverance and faith, resonates with how I left Sweden to study and build my riches in the US.’’
- Davıd Drake, USA
‘’I can guarantee you will be thrilled, intrigued and inspired.’’
- Dr Nıkhıl Agarwal, UK

‘’A book I will add to the reading list that all our founders need to study.’’
- Yousef M. Hamıdaddın, Jordan
‘’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

‘’His new book is not the usual easily forgotten story but instead, an honest, thoughtful and (even more importantly) an action-provoking testimonial. ‘’
- Konstantın Fokın, Russıa
‘’If you want to taste this cocktail of entrepreneurship and innovation, you will enjoy this book very much. ‘’
- Albert Colomer, Catalunya

‘’Incredible journey of one of the key players in the European Business Angel community’’
- Jeanette Andersson, Sweden
‘’It is one of the rare books that will have you hooked from the first page. ‘’
- Alejtın Berısha, Kosovo

‘’His success, which derives from perseverance and faith, resonates with how I left Sweden to study and build my riches in the US.’’
- Davıd Drake, USA
’'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

‘’I can guarantee you will be thrilled, intrigued and inspired.’’
- Dr Nıkhıl Agarwal, UK
‘’His new book is not the usual easily forgotten story but instead, an honest, thoughtful and (even more importantly) an action-provoking testimonial. ‘’
- Konstantın Fokın, Russıa

‘’Read the book and you will realize that, with conviction and persistence, anything is possible.’’
- Jesper Jarlbaek, Denmark
‘’Off the Bus, Into a BMW shows how to be a dragon entrepreneur in real life. ‘’
- Aleksandar Tasev, Macedonıa

‘’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
‘’After reading his book, I said “Yes, I can achieve it!”
- Mırela Sula, Albanıa

‘’His new book is not the usual easily forgotten story but instead, an honest, thoughtful and (even more importantly) an action-provoking testimonial. ‘’
- Konstantın Fokın, Russıa
‘’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

‘’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
‘’I highly recommend this enjoyable book for entrepreneurs all over the world.’’
- Melında Emerson, USA

FOREWORD FROM JONATHAN ORTMANS