Ali Özkan Özdurmuş
Veni AI Co-Founder & Business Development Lead
Specializing in digital transformation and SaaS products. Experienced in driving B2B growth, building strategic partnerships, and delivering AI-powered solutions across industries. Skilled at translating complex technical requirements into practical, measurable business outcomes.
Skills & Expertise
Business Development & Strategy
Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Analytics, SEMrush, Search Console, Google Ads, B2B Sales, Market Analysis
Digital Marketing
SEO/SEM, AdMob, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Email Marketing, Conversion Optimization, A/B Testing
Project Management
Jira, Trello, N8N, Asana, Notion, Agile/Scrum, OKR Methodology
Graphic & UI/UX Design
Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Figma, UI/UX Design, Wireframing, Prototyping
Frontend Development
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn/ui, Responsive Design
Backend & Cloud
Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, Azure, AWS, Vercel, REST APIs
AI & Machine Learning
Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, LangChain, Prompt Engineering, RAG Systems, Fine-tuning
AI Integrations
Vector Databases, Semantic Search, Embeddings, GPT, Claude, Gemini, Cognitive Services
Automation & Efficiency
N8N, Zapier, Make, Power Automate, Workflow Optimization, RPA
Leadership & Communication
Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Presentation, Decision Making
Work Experience
Co-Founder & Project Lead
Invenire | Project Development and Software Services
Co-founded a company providing software solutions, sustainability consulting, and government incentive advisory services for B2B clients across multiple sectors.
Project and Business Development Specialist
Kara Holding
Conducted market analysis and coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure project success. Used data-driven insights to optimize processes and deliver measurable results in dynamic business environments.
Project and Business Development Specialist
Dur&Plast Medical Devices
Developed B2B partnerships with healthcare providers and distributors. Supported new medical device launches and led cross-functional teams to drive sales growth.
Project Development Intern
Regionalne Centrum Wolontariatu
Supported EU-funded social responsibility projects focused on youth, education, and community engagement while working in an international, multicultural environment.
Education & Programs
Aspire Leaders Program
Harvard University
Boston, USA (Remote)
Completed Stage 6 with a focus on leadership, social impact, and technology entrepreneurship.
BSc in Business Administration and Management
Hasan Kalyoncu University
Gaziantep, Turkey
Studied management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship with an academic achievement scholarship.
Erasmus Exchange Program
Jan Kochanowski University
Kielce, Poland
Completed one semester abroad with a 3.96/4.0 GPA, focusing on international business and management.
Featured Projects
Veni AI – AI-Powered Workspace Platform
veniplatform.com- Built an enterprise AI platform with 200+ specialized assistants and 20+ LLM integrations (GPT, Claude, Gemini) serving law, healthcare, education, and marketing sectors.
- Architected scalable multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) with enterprise-grade security (ISO 27001, GDPR, KVKK compliant).
- Designed a modular AI orchestration layer for large-scale document processing with dynamic model selection.
- Implemented multi-channel monetization via Stripe & RevenueCat with subscription-based billing.
Ecotrack – Track Your Sustainability
- Designed a system for tracking and certifying eco-friendly materials in the textile sector.
- Enabled brands to showcase sustainable practices through automatically generated certificates.
- Developed for INDITEX Group and Kara Holding as a sustainability and compliance tool.
Language Proficiency
Interests & Hobbies
Volunteering & Community
Gezider - Young Intelligence Association
Partnerships & Funding Team
Supporting the Partnerships and Funding Team by building collaborations, identifying funding opportunities, and assisting in preparing project applications.
gezider.orgEuropean Commission - Youthpass
Assistant Coordinator
Assistant coordinator for an EU-funded project focused on raising awareness of racism and xenophobia.
Being a Woman in Mesopotamia
Volunteer
Volunteer in an initiative focused on the intersections of war, migration, and women's rights.
Design Thinking 4 Professional Network
Participant
Participated in an ESAA-funded Design Thinking workshop in Verona, Italy to develop a European professional network and strategic collaborations.
Let's Work Together & Get in Touch
Open to new projects, collaborations, and opportunities. Let's connect and create something impactful.