Dr. Tugba Kalafatoglu, also known as Dr. Entrepreneur, is a renowned international entrepreneur, award-winning business consultant, professor, mentor, public speaker, and seminar leader.

Having started her entrepreneurial journey at a young age, she has since advised and mentored hundreds of enterprises globally, specializing in a wide array of business topics including branding, start-ups, digital entrepreneurship, corporate strategy, storytelling, international business, women empowerment, niche marketing, leadership, and sustainable business.

With 18 years of experience in business consulting, Dr. Kalafatoglu has founded multiple successful companies across various sectors and geographic locations, demonstrating expertise in team building, start-ups, scaled growth, negotiation, fundraising, networking, and international partnerships.

Her passion lies in helping individuals achieve their business goals, providing comprehensive support in national and international business planning, implementation, and strategy execution.

Dr. Kalafatoglu's philosophy centers around self-belief as the foundational key to success, a mantra she embodies in her interactions with clients and as a global speaker and advisor.

She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Entrepreneurship and Strategy with top honors from Esade, along with other academic achievements from prestigious institutions like Georgetown University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Kalafatoglu has held leadership positions in various organizations and academic institutions, ranging from the United Nations to Geneva Business School, demonstrating a commitment to academia, research, and empowering women in business.