Entrepreneurship and Angel Investing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Global Transformation

Dear Members,

The Propeller Club Port of Istanbul is honored to announce a distinguished guest for our May Luncheon, featuring one of the most visionary figures in the technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

We are delighted to invite you to our luncheon on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Istanbul, where our keynote speaker will be Sina Afra. A cornerstone of the tech and entrepreneurial economy, Afra is the founder of Markafoni—a landmark success in the Turkish internet sector—and an accomplished serial entrepreneur with over 20 companies founded and 12 successful exits. With a portfolio of over 60 angel investments across Europe, Africa, and the U.S., he continues to shape the future of innovation as the Founder of the Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation and Co-Founder of an impact fund Founder One. An alumnus of Harvard Business School, Afra brings an unparalleled global perspective to our stage.

Our discussion, titled “Entrepreneurship and Angel Investing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Global Transformation,” will delve into how AI and global challenges are fundamentally reshaping industries and redefining competitive advantages. In an era where capital, talent, and technology move at unprecedented speeds, traditional investment paradigms and business models are being radically challenged. Afra will share forward-looking insights on navigating this uncertainty, transforming technological disruption into a strategic asset, and building organizational resilience within the emerging global economic order through entrepreneurship.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Venue: Grand Hyatt Istanbul

12:00 – Welcome & Cocktail

12:30 – Business Lunch with Guest Speaker

13:45 – Interactive Q&A Session

RSVP: Kindly confirm your attendance by Monday, May 18, 2026, by contacting Buket Turan at [email protected]

Reservation Policy:

• In the event of cancellation, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a no-show charge.
• Fee: 3.000 TL, including three soft drinks. One complimentary glass of red or white wine will be served with the meal. A cash bar will be available.

The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A period, offering a unique opportunity for our members to engage directly with Sina Afra and exchange strategic perspectives on the future of our respective sectors. We strongly encourage your participation in what promises to be an intellectually stimulating afternoon of high-level networking and professional growth.

We look forward to welcoming you to this prestigious event.

Warm regards,

The Board of Directors

Propeller Club Port of Istanbul