Ata Arguder

Empowering Tech Companies to Thrive in London's Tech Ecosystem

As the co-founder and CEO of Academia Park London, I lead the new tech hub dedicated to providing soft-landing and innovation services for Turkish startups. Our mission is to nurture and support the growth of Turkey's most promising startups as they venture into the thriving UK market. We offer them a launchpad with purpose-built facilities and a comprehensive range of services, from mentoring and networking to fundraising and legal assistance together with our network of partners.

With over 20 years of experience in IT, entertainment, and retail sectors, I am also a serial entrepreneur, musician, and designer with a passion for creating and scaling innovative ventures. I have co-founded and led multiple successful businesses, such as Aura, a platform that makes art and culture more accessible, and MeTan, a premium sales and distribution company that won the prestigious Sennheiser Distributor of the Year award in 2007.

I love talking about synth, museums, founders, startups, and entrepreneurship, and I am always open to new connections and opportunities.