Semih Ersöz - Co-founder, Product

Q: Where is Semih based?

Semih is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Semih speak?

Semih speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Finnish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Semih have?

Semih has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Semih has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Semih may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Semih's latest experience?

Semih's most recent position is Co-founder, Product at Sopu Academy .

Q: What companies has Semih worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Semih has worked for Sopu Academy , Helsinki University, Helsinki Education Hub, Istanbul Technical University , Sketchboard.io , and Aalto University .

Q: Which industries is Semih most experienced in?

Semih is most experienced in industries like Education , Information Technology (IT) , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing . Semih also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Semih most experienced in?

Semih is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Product Development , and Strategy and Planning . Semih also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D) , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Sustainability Management .

Q: Which industries has Semih worked in recently?

Semih has recently worked in industries like Education and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Semih worked in recently?

Semih has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Strategy and Planning , and Marketing .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jul 2021 - Jan 2026

4 years 7 months

Helsinki, Finland

Co-founder, Product

Sopu Academy

Led full development of 2 AI-powered SaaS mobile apps, from concept to launch.
Bootstrapped the company €200 000+ revenue within 3 years.
Secured €385K in EU and Finland innovation grants for product development and growth.
Conducted customer discovery and market validation across 12 countries through 20+ institutional partnerships, shaping product features around user needs.

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 2 months

Finland

Startup Coach & Mentor

Helsinki University, Helsinki Education Hub, Istanbul Technical University

Mentoring and coaching early stage entrepreneurs through startup programs in Finland & Turkey about product development, feature prioritisation and product-market fit.

Nov 2019 - Sep 2021

1 year 11 months

Helsinki, Finland

Product Growth Manager

Sketchboard.io

Co-created B2B SaaS pricing plans and growth strategy, increasing revenue by 36%.
Redesigned user onboarding journey, boosting retention rates by 22%.

Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

9 months

Helsinki, Finland

Advisory Group Member

FCA Investments

Visited 8 investment targets in Uganda in October 2019 with the investment team as the representative of Aalto University School of Business.
Advised the investment team to build an impact assessment framework.

Oct 2018 - Jun 2021

2 years 9 months

Helsinki, Finland

Coordinator at Entrepreneurship Platform & Aalto Junior

Aalto University

Launched School of Business’s first pre-college offerings, reaching 4000+ students.
Conducted qualitative research with 80+ experts to map out Aalto University’s startup ecosystem and improve its innovation strategy.

Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

6 months

Helsinki, Finland

Master’s Thesis Work on Impact Assessment

Sparkmind VC

Created a VC-focused impact assessment framework grounded in leading social impact measurement practices.

Nov 2016 - Jul 2018

1 year 9 months

Helsinki, Finland

Marketing Manager

Arctic Startup

Partnered with a product team to develop matchmaking-platform features that enhanced sponsor and attendee engagement.
Drove 45% revenue growth — the highest in company history — through optimizing digital marketing and growth channels (SEM, SEO, Social Media, Email).

Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

1 year

Istanbul, Turkey

Coordinator, Startup Programs

Istanbul Technical University Technopark

Managed the startup incubator ITU SEED, ranked 8th in Europe, advising 300+ early-stage startups on product strategy and market readiness.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Education (8.5 years), Information Technology (2 years), Media and Entertainment (1.5 years), Banking and Finance (1 year), and Professional Services (1 year).

Education

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (9 years), Product Development (8.5 years), Strategy (8.5 years), Research and Development (3 years), Investments and M&A (0.5 years), and Sustainability Management (0.5 years).

Marketing

Product Development

Strategy

Research and Development

Investments and M&A

Sustainability Management

Summary

Senior Product Manager with 6+ years of experience building and scaling data-driven B2B and B2C SaaS products. Led end-to-end development of AI-powered software applications, from discovery to global scale. Strong in customer research, owning roadmaps, and agile delivery, with exposure to regulated and mission-critical environments..

Skills

Product Management & Collaboration: Jira, Trello, Airtable, Notion, Confluence
Ai, Data & Analytics: N8n, Sql, Excel, Google Analytics, A/b Testing, Funnel Analysis
Design & Prototyping: Figma, Canva, Illustrator, User Journey Mapping
Web & Content Management: Wordpress, Drupal

Languages

Turkish

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Finnish

Intermediate

Education

Aug 2016 - Mar 2019

Aalto University

MSc, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management · Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management · Helsinki, Finland

Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science, International Business · International Business · The Hague, Netherlands

Aug 2010 - Jun 2015

Istanbul Technical University

Bachelor of Science, Management Engineering · Management Engineering · İstanbul, Turkey

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Semih based?

Semih is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Semih speak?

Semih speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Finnish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Semih have?

Semih has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Semih has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Semih may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Semih be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Semih would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-founder, Product, Startup Coach & Mentor, Product Growth Manager.

What is Semih's latest experience?

Semih's most recent position is Co-founder, Product at Sopu Academy.

What companies has Semih worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Semih has worked for Sopu Academy, Helsinki University, Helsinki Education Hub, Istanbul Technical University, Sketchboard.io, and Aalto University.

Which industries is Semih most experienced in?

Semih is most experienced in industries like Education, Information Technology (IT), Media, and Entertainment and Publishing. Semih also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Semih most experienced in?

Semih is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Strategy and Planning. Semih also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D), Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Sustainability Management.

Which industries has Semih worked in recently?

Semih has recently worked in industries like Education and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Semih worked in recently?

Semih has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy and Planning, and Marketing.

What is Semih's education?

Semih holds a Master in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management from Aalto University, a Bachelor in International Business from The Hague University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Management Engineering from Istanbul Technical University.

What is the availability of Semih?

Semih will be available from February 2026.

What is the rate of Semih?

Semih's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.