Alper Celen

Alper Celen is a prominent figure in the venture studio space, known for founding Enhance Ventures, focused on the future of finance and commerce in the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, and Turkey.

With a diverse portfolio that includes companies like Joi Gifts and Clever, Alper's entrepreneurial journey started with the success of Foodonclick.com in Saudi Arabia, later acquired by DeliveryHero.

Alper actively promotes the venture studio model and shares his expertise as a moderator for the Global Startup Studio Network's Venture Studio Bootcamp.

Adding to his advisory roles, Alper contributes to organizations like Hashed Health Venture Studio and serves on the Innovation Panel of Dubai International Financial Centre.

Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Alper excelled as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company and led projects with companies like Nokia, Ansys, IBM, and even a NASA subcontractor.

His academic achievements, including an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia, reflect his commitment to continuous learning and excellence.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Alper is an active volunteer for institutions like MIT and TechStars, and enjoys pursuits like motorsports, long-distance running, and traveling to explore new cultures.