About
My name is Berkant Bostan and I am the Founder and Managing Director of bost&. I studied Electrical Engineering and Business Administration focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and marketing at the RWTH Aachen University in Germany and the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley in California.
The team I work with loves creating new products, services, and business models and supporting business owners who put a lot of hard work and love into their businesses. Equipped with strong analytical, technical, and creative skills combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and superdiverse perspectives, we co-create unique solutions and empower with unique knowledge.
I feel comfortable speaking English, German, and Turkish. Feel free to reach me in any of those languages.
Sincerely,
Berkant
Blog
Keynote at the ruhrSTARTUPWEEK
27.09.2024
In the scope of the ruhrSTARTUPWEEK, we gathered at the BRYCK-Tower in Essen to explore one of the most debated questions in the startup world: Is diversity the key to success? The event, GROWYNG Vol. 3, delved into the impact of diverse teams on innovation and funding success.
The event brought together founders, investors, and innovators, all eager to learn how diversity can become a powerful engine for startup success. Stay tuned for more insights, and thank you to everyone who joined the discussion! 🌐💡
Podcast Guest of
“Mut. Machen. Gründen.”
01.07.2024
“In episode 4 of “Mut. Machen. Gründen.”, Berkant explains what motivated him to develop the memnun app – made for the well-being of multicultural people. He shares his recent experiences: What does it mean to have an app certified in Germany with the aim of having statutory health insurance companies cover 100% of the fee for the app? What conditions are attached to this? Why he will be busy with a clinical study for the next year? What it feels like to be a pioneer? Why you don’t always have to raise money from external sources? Why “bootstrapping” can be a real alternative? And how focusing on the problem-solution fit can save a lot of time? Finding satisfaction through your own resilience … a valuable asset in our driven society.”
Keynote at Social Inclusive Founders Night
13.03.2024
On a vibrant evening at the Rufffactory in Ehrenfeld, Cologne, we celebrated the Inclusive Social Founders Night, a space where innovative ideas meet social impact. The event marked the conclusion of the “WirkungsStart” project and was the perfect platform for creative ideas that shape the community in and beyond Cologne.
My keynote explored how memnun.app helps users recognize, preserve, and strengthen their resilience in the face of these challenges and why multicultural entrepreneurship has such potential for disruption.
Panel Discussion at garage DU Demo Night
26.10.23
The Demo Night of garage DU – a dynamic event that brings startups and companies together to explore the future of innovation. Hosted by Duisburg Business & Innovation GmbH, the evening was filled with inspiring discussions about the latest technological advancements, startup-corporate cooperation, and how businesses can adapt AI to stay ahead.
During the panel, “Disruption durch K.I. und Co.”, moderated by Anna-Lena Kümpel, I joined experts Ella Gemünd and Hannes Rothe to dive deep into how companies can navigate disruption. We explored key concepts such as community, diversity, adaptability, and digital empowerment – all vital for companies aiming to remain relevant in the face of AI. Drawing from the framework of disruption defined by Clayton Christensen, we discussed how innovation can reshape industries and the critical role diversity plays in fostering that change.
Podcast Guest at
FounderFlow
17.04.2023
In this episode of the FounderFlow Podcast, I had the pleasure of discussing a topic close to my heart – whether businesses should focus on communities that are often overlooked. With my company, bost&, I’ve made it my mission to bring less-represented communities to the forefront of business models, addressing their real needs and challenges.
During the conversation, we delved into the power of inclusivity and why businesses that prioritize these communities can unlock untapped opportunities. It’s not just about filling gaps but about truly understanding and solving problems that matter to those who are often left out of the mainstream conversation.