Creator of Berkonomics

Author of Berconomics

 ‘’I’ve written and read numerous books on entrepreneurism. This is one of the very best.’’

‘’I just finished reading this book – and am a Baybars Altuntas fan for life.  Altuntas tells wonderful stories about entrepreneurs, his history as an entrepreneur, and gives priceless advice to others.  He invites us to become wise entrepreneurs, to follow his simple steps in preparation, cautions us about pitfalls, and encourages us to take an appropriate amount of risk.  You’ll smile, even laugh at his stories of success and failure as each teaches a lesson about entrepreneurism.  I’ve written and read numerous books on entrepreneurism. This is one of the very best.!!’’

Columnist of Forbes Magazine, Entrepreneur.com and Huffington Post

Author of The SPPICE of Crowdfunding  

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

‘’Baybars is an entrepreneurial inspiration who is the manifestation of the saying “where there is a will there is a way”. Baybars perpetuates the idea that everything is possible. His success, which derives from perseverance and faith, resonates with how I left Sweden to study and build my riches in the US.’’

CEO of Gust

Author of the New York Times bestsellerAngel Investing:

The Gust Guide to Making Money & Having Fun Investing in Startups

‘’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.’’

‘’Baybars Altuntaş is an entrepreneurial ball of fire who has almost singlehandedly put Turkey on the global map of innovation centers. His book, Off the Bus, Into a Supercar, is 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. The lessons he has learned—and that he now teaches through this spirited, optimistic autobiography—are ones that every aspiring entrepreneur should heed!’’

Co-President, World Entrepreneurship Forum

Author of The Art and Science of Entrepreneurship

‘’I encourage all who want to embark on the entrepreneurial road to read the book and to learn from Baybars’ experience.’’

‘’Entrepreneurs face challenges no matter in which part of the world they start their companies. Every successful entrepreneur will tell you that the first step of the journey is transforming the mindset so that one that believes all problems can be solved. In this book, Baybars shares his journey and tells how he succeeded as an entrepreneur and I encourage all who want to embark on the entrepreneurial road to read the book and to learn from Baybars’ experience.’’

Co-author of Every Business Needs an Angel

‘’Aspiring young  entrepreneurs, you will enjoy this book!’’

‘’Off the Bus, Into a Supercar is more than a personal success story of one entrepreneur’s  accomplishment of  driving himself along life’s highway. It is a roadmap for others to follow as they too try to escape bureaucracy and big company environment and create his or her own  enterprise from their own vision. I have watched Baybars grow and blossom over the last decade and look forward to many great things from his energy and passion, Aspiring young  entrepreneurs, you will enjoy this book!’’

Tv Star, Dragon of Dragons’ Den

‘’Brilliantly done, my fellow Dragon from another country!’’

‘’Off the Bus, Into a Supercar is a book that displays a unique combination of a spectacular yet very normal entrepreneurial success story with some very well structured lessons for all wannapreneurs and entrepreneurs alike. I was fascinated by the way Baybars switches back and forth between his own fascinating life story and the sound pedagogical-style advice he gives to the next generation of entrepreneurs not only of Turkey, but of the entire world. Brilliantly done, my fellow Dragon from another country!’’

Forbes #1 Influential Woman for Entrepreneurs

Author of the bestseller Become Your Own Boss in 12 months 

‘’I highly recommend this enjoyable book for entrepreneurs all over the world.’’

‘’Off the Bus, into a Supercar is a wonderful resource for entrepreneurs, providing clues on financing a new business or startup and ways to run and grow the business. I love how Baybars teaches his unique strategy, the Altuntas Principle: how to convert idle capacity into cash.  He gives you the secrets of how you too can succeed, even without financing. I highly recommend this enjoyable book to entrepreneurs all over the world.’’

Leader of the Women’s Network: Equality in Decision Making

Author  of Don’t Let Your Mind Go 

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

‘’I read the Albanian translation of Off the Bus, Into a Supercar while flying to London from Tirana. In his book Baybars Altuntas shows us the right road to follow. He knows the road well because he has been there, and this book proves he is an excellent driver. He drove himself towards great success, abundance, peace, love and happiness. Isn’t this all that we want in life? He achieved these and believes that we can do it as well. His stories and wisdom are not only inspiring but also healing and stimulating. After reading his book, I said “Yes, I can achieve it!”

Founder and CEO, AngelNews

Author of The Unofficial Guide to Dragons’ Den: Dragons or Angels

‘’One of the most honest, refreshing, entertaining and enjoyable business books I have read.’’

‘’Stop! Pick up this book! Sit down and read in one gulp! My way to the Dragons’ Den is one of the most honest, refreshing, entertaining and enjoyable business books I have read.  Baybars Altuntas is not just a great entrepreneur he is also a great writer.  You will gallop though the story of his entrepreneurial life, his pearls of wisdom on setting up a successful business and on how to be an investor who backs the right entrepreneurs, not the wrong ones.’’

Co-founder, QuestionBox.org Co-author of Planet Entrepreneur

‘’I can guarantee you will be thrilled, intrigued and inspired.’’

 ‘’Baybars’ book on entrepreneurship is just not any ordinary book. It is a hobbit-style adventure and experience of a lifetime. I can guarantee you will be thrilled, intrigued and inspired. A must read for everybody. I can’t wait for another book from Baybars.’’

Author, Power to the People

‘’Anyone who is planning to set up their own business should definitely read this book first!’’

 ‘’I meet frequently with some of the world’s most distinguished leaders in entrepreneurship, innovation and angel investment. Baybars is one of the most inspirational role models for entrepreneurs and would-be-entrepreneurs that I’ve ever met. His drive and enthusiasm for for business and for life in general is reflected in this engaging story about how he capitalized on his natural talents to develop into a world-class dynamo in the world of entrepreneurship. Anyone who is planning to set up their own business should definitely read this book first!’’

Author of Brainsbook on Networking

TV Star, Dragon of Dragons’ Den  

‘’A must read for entrepreneurs from around the world wishing to become company presidents or one of the greatest entrepreneurs of our time.’’

‘’Off the Bus, Into a Supercar shows how running a successful multi-million dollar business is no longer the privilege of the few but is a dream come true for entrepreneurs in all corners of the world. No matter how good or bad your starting position was, today you can make your own decisions, find your own way, and make it to the top. A must read for entrepreneurs from around the world wishing to become company presidents or one of the greatest entrepreneurs of our time.’’

Author of The Small Business Bible 

‘’If you want to get into your own Supercar, this is the book for you!’’

I have met many entrepreneurs over the years, but Baybars Altuntas may be my favorite, and this great book will show you why. In it, you will find not only tried-and-true, real life, smart strategies for how you too can become a successful entrepreneur, but his infectious optimism will help guide you along the journey. If you want to get into your own Supercar, this is the book for you!’’