TRVC#06: Mine Dedekoca, Treeo VC
Treeo VC Venture Partner Mine Dedekoca shares her journey from founder to VC, and why Turkey’s startups need more than just capital to go global
I’m excited to share the latest episode of the Turkish VC Podcast, featuring someone who’s been building bridges across Turkey’s startup world for over a decade: Mine Dedekoca.
Mine is a Venture Partner at Treeo VC and an unstoppable force in the ecosystem — from organizing the Global Startup Awards in Istanbul to pioneering events back when coworking spaces barely existed here.
In this episode, we talk about:
🟡 Treeo VC and their mission to back Turkish and immigrant founders in the U.S.
🟡 What makes Turkey’s startup talent special — and what still holds it back
🟡 Why many founders stumble when going global
🟡 How Turkey is positioning itself as a digital nomad hub
🟡 Mine’s lessons from her own failed startup — and why she’s grateful for it
🟡 What it takes to grow larger VC funds in Turkey
It’s a conversation full of insights, energy, and thoughts on what’s next.
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