Baris Yesugey is an accomplished technologist and investor with a wealth of experience in the tech industry. With a BSc(Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Hertfordshire, Baris has risen to become a Developer Ecosystem Region Lead at Google, where he empowers entrepreneurs and developers to develop innovative solutions to problems where the solution isn't always obvious. Previously, he has served as a Limited Partner at Vela Partners, 500 Startups, and 212, investing in promising startups like UVeye. Additionally, Baris has vast experience in developer relations, having worked as a Developer Relations Program Manager at Google, Sales Engineer at PayPal, Solutions Engineer at Facebook, and Community Ops at Facebook. Baris began his career as a Junior Developer at Kaplan before rising to the heights, and his expertise in developer relations, investment, and tech makes him a respected figure in the industry.