About

Baran Korkmaz is a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for developing cutting-edge technology that enhances people's lives. As the Founder and CEO of arway®, a Techstars '20 portfolio company, he is at the forefront of the emerging field of context-aware augmented reality (AR) solutions. He believes that location awareness is critical to realizing AR's full potential and is committed to making these tools accessible to everyone. Baran's entrepreneurial journey started early in life, and he has already made a significant impact in the startup ecosystem. He founded Teenfound, an ecosystem of outlier founders who started as teenagers, making an impact. He is also an alumni founder of Techstars Accelerator (Allied Space '20), where he completed an immersive 3-months journey and gained a lifelong network. Baran's educational background is impressive, having completed the Startup School program at Y Combinator, one of the most prestigious startup accelerators globally. He also attended Ada. National College for Digital Skills, where he honed his skills in digital technology. Additionally, he pursued Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies at Highams Park School, where he completed his GCSE. With 4.36 years of relevant experience, Baran is a seasoned entrepreneur with a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem. He is a visionary leader who is passionate about creating innovative solutions that solve real-world problems. His expertise in AR technology and location awareness is unmatched, and he is well-positioned to drive arway®'s growth and success.