Kosovo Business Angels Network

‘’It is one of the rare books that will have you hooked from the first page. ‘’

‘’Off the Bus, Into a Supercar is an inspirational, informative and compelling book for all future entrepreneurs. A truly remarkable story by one of Turkey’s most distinguished entrepreneurs, Off the Bus, into a Supercar shows you the determination, passion and skills required to excel in today’s business world. It is one of the rare books that will have you hooked from the first page, while making sure that you will also learn some of the most important skills in becoming a successful entrepreneur in sales, negotiation and problem solving. A must read!’’

Bogazici University  

‘’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.’’

“The academic and social environment at Bogazici University, together with its unique culture, nurture creativity and encourage young minds to start their own business while they are still students. Baybars, a graduate of our University, has become a key player in the entrepreneurship ecosystem both in Turkey and the global arena, and we are extremely proud of his accomplishments.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. Baybars’ book is on the reading list for our entrepreneurship classes, as it provides valuable practical advice on setting up and running a successful business. Highly recommended.”

Co-founder and Board Member,World Business Angels Association (WBAA)

Professor of Entrepreneurship – MBA, the Technical University of Lisbon

‘’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.’’

‘’Congratulations to Baybars for 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. And because books are two-way paths, do not miss the opportunity to send feedback to Baybars. Email was created for this very reason.’’

Luxembourg Microfinance and Development Board  

‘’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.’’

‘’Contrary to the claim of skeptics, the American dream is alive and well – it just moved to Turkey! Baybars is a living legend in his country, and will certainly not stop there. His story will inspire everyone – he lives the cliché that “nothing is impossible. Baybars’ personal story of ambition and perseverance – with all the requisite and realistic hiccups along the way – will touch each and every aspiring entrepreneur and bring knowing smiles (and flinches) from experienced counterparts. What’s more, there are important messages and calls to action for women entrepreneurs as well as valuable insight on how his faith has been a cornerstone for professional and personal development. For anyone who has experienced the bustling business development activities of Istanbul, Baybars’ story is 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.’’

President of the Spanish Federation of Business Angels Network (AEBAN)

‘’Wonderful history of an outstanding entrepreneur. If you want to learn about real entrepreneurship, you must read this book.’’

‘’Wonderful history of an outstanding entrepreneur. If you want to learn about real entrepreneurship, you must read this book.’’

Director, Venture Capital Research Group at the Chinese Academy of Science, Center for Fictitious Economy and Data Research

Founder and Honorary Chair of the China Business Angel Association

‘’He shares his experiences and lessons learned with everyone who wants to be successful.’’

 ‘’I met my friend Baybars at an international business angel investment event. I was extremely impressed with his enthusiasm, his energy, his commitment and his vibrant personality. Style is the man. His book Off the Bus, into a Supercar is his own life story. It is an incredible account of how a person with no money and no background in business became a successful entrepreneur. What impressed me most is that Baybars has a big heart. He shares his experiences and lessons learned with everyone who wants to be successful. That’s the Baybars Altuntas I know.’’

One of the 40 entrepreneurs worldwide chosen as aTechnology Pioneer of the World Economic Forum (WEF)

‘’This is a must for anyone thinking of starting their own business.’’

‘’This is a must for anyone thinking of starting their own business but who has doubts and fears. Baybars from Turkey talks about his journey, which will amaze you. It is a very easy and pleasurable read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you, Baybars.’’

Vice President, Emlyon Business School

‘’This book is one of the world’s top 5 titles on entrepreneurship and startups.’’

‘’I picked up the original Turkish version of Off the Bus, Into a Supercar from the bestseller shelf in the bookstore at the Istanbul airport while waiting for a flight to Lyon. Arriving in Lyon 4 hours later, I had finished the book, all in a single sitting. Baybars Altuntas shares the secrets of becoming a successful entrepreneur in this light-hearted account of his own journey. He lays out a practical roadmap that can easily be followed by anyone, no matter who or where they are. His concept of “rising steps” is brilliant: wannapreneurship, innovation, entrepreneurship, marketing and sales, branding, institutionalization, franchising, leadership and angel investment. He takes you by the hand, describing in clear detail each step of the way. As you progress, you also learn about various ways to access financing, from bootstrapping, to angel investors, to VCs and banks. Baybars sagely advises us, however, that networking is far more important than finance. He provides real examples from his own life story and you come to the realization that, if you can manage to actualize the Altuntas principle of converting idle capacity into cash, then you’ve made it, You will have become a successful entrepreneur without any financing at all! As the Executive Chairman of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, I follow closely the latest publications on entrepreneurship. I rank this book as one of the world’s top 5 titles on entrepreneurship and start-ups.  Not only is it informative, it’s a delightful read as well. Highly recommended for young entrepreneurs wanting to set up their own businesses and for others aiming to grow theirs.’’