EWA 2024 Masterclass in Türkiye celebrates five years of impact in Istanbul
The EWA 2024 Türkiye Masterclass brought together entrepreneurs, mentors, and past participants at Impact Hub Istanbul to mark the 5th anniversary of the EWA programme. This initiative, part of a broader effort across 12 countries, empowers women changemakers in the agrifood sector through valuable knowledge, practical tools, and networking opportunities.
On October 4th, the Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) programme celebrated a significant milestone with the successful completion of its 2024 Türkiye Masterclass at Impact Hub Istanbul. This event was part of the EWA program, which is being held in 12 countries in 2024, and it gathered the 2024 cohort of entrepreneurs in Türkiye, along with mentors and past participants, to commemorate five years of supporting women innovators in the food and agriculture sectors.
Since its first year, the EWA programme has been carried out in Türkiye through a partnership between Impact Hub Istanbul's Foodback platform for food and agriculture entrepreneurship, and Topraktan.co. These organizations have played a key role in fostering innovation and supporting women entrepreneurs in the agrifood sector.
A day of learning and inspiration
The Türkiye Masterclass included a series of dynamic sessions designed to equip participants with essential skills for scaling and managing their ventures. The day kicked off with Kerimcan Maltepe from Maroteknoloji, who led an engaging session on Business Development 101 for Entrepreneurs. His practical insights offered the attendees strategies to grow their businesses, touching on the key steps for sustainable scaling.
Next, Ege Nasuhoglu, co-founder of BE Advise, presented an insightful session titled Financial Management and Planning for Entrepreneurs 101. This session focused on the crucial aspects of managing finances effectively and preparing for long-term business growth, providing the participants with tools to navigate the often complex world of financial planning.
Success stories and green transformation
One of the highlights of the day was an inspiring talk by Nil Nurlu Deniz, co-founder of DepoDone, who shared her entrepreneurial journey and delivered a session titled How to Scale B2B Startups – A Success Story. Her experiences resonated deeply with the audience, offering guidance and motivation for the next generation of women entrepreneurs.
The Masterclass concluded with a powerful session led by Selin Arslanhan, founder of ReDis Innovation, on green transformation and opportunities for impact-focused food-agriculture entrepreneurs. Her presentation emphasized the importance of sustainability and showcased opportunities for entrepreneurs to drive positive environmental and social impact within the agrifood industry.
Celebrating five years of EWA in Türkiye
The EWA programme in Türkiye continues to serve as an essential platform for empowering women entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools, knowledge, and networks they need to lead impactful and sustainable businesses. This edition is part of the broader EWA initiative, which is being celebrated across 12 countries in 2024. As we celebrate the fifth year of the programme, we are excited to witness the continued growth and success of the EWA community both in Türkiye and around the world.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this inspiring event!
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