David Thomas, Australia

Vice President, Australia Chine Business Council

BRIC Expert; Thought Leader

‘’Baybars is an inspiration to entrepreneurs all over the world.’’

‘’Baybars is an inspiration to entrepreneurs all over the world, and particularly in Turkey. Spending a day with Baybars in Istanbul you start to understand his popularity and celebrity status as an Angel Investor and Chief Dragon. Young budding entrepreneurs approach him on the street asking him to sprinkle magic dust on their ideas and encouragement to pursue their dreams. In a new age of entrepreneurialism, innovation and SMEs, the experience, wisdom and courage of people like Baybars will be essential to power the global economy.’’