Welcome to Turtle Venture Studio's first cohort screening session, where phenomenal startups gathered to solve the fundamental problems of Bangladesh.

Witness the future of innovation as these exceptional startups showcase their vision for a better Bangladesh. 🇧🇩

Congratulations to our founders Anowar Sayef Anik & Saraban Tahura Turin for becoming Forbes Under 30 Asia Honoree 2023!

We are super proud and cannot wait to see you guys thrive with the vision to scale Bangladeshi startups globally with

Turtle Venture Studio 💛

🚀 Exciting news! The screening for cohort-01 with DIVC at Turtle Venture Studio was a success!

Stay tuned for final announcement! 📢

We will reveal the finalists soon! 🎉

May the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti inspire each and every heart for a better and more harmonious life.

May all workers be empowered to pursue their passions and dreams, and to achieve their full potential. Happy Labour Day.

🌟 We are thrilled to present Khan Mohammad Saqiful Alam as our newest Advisor at Turtle Venture Studio! 🎉 Khan is a visionary researcher, strategist, and advocate for producing great influence in people's lives through his work in Strategy, Analytics, and Behavioral Studies.

With a love for empowering young minds across the globe, Khan dedicates his time to teaching, consulting, and generating better chances for striving individuals. His desire to make a difference extends beyond his professional activities.

Khan, who is currently a Programme Manager for Trust and Safety at TikTok, is critical to providing a secure and trustworthy platform for millions of users. He also consults big data startups in Bangladesh, leveraging his experience to help them succeed. Khan also operates as a strategic partner with a famous consultancy company in Bangladesh, supporting growth and giving strategic insights.

Khan's efforts extend beyond his professional responsibilities. He regularly engages with Google Business Group Sonargaon (Bangladesh) and Google Business Group Singapore, working with like-minded professionals to encourage innovation and information sharing.

As a published author in international and local journals on themes such as Social Business Models and Decision Models, Khan's research has earned recognition and appreciation. He has also published incisive essays to national newspapers, sharing his skills and ideas with a wider audience.

Khan Mohammad Saqiful Alam has joined our team of Advisors, bringing considerable experience, research skills, and a desire to making a good difference. Welcome to Turtle Venture Studio, Khan! 🤝

We are delighted to welcome Razy Shah as our newest Advisor to the Turtle Venture Studio family! Razy is a creative entrepreneur and digital marketing professional with a thirst for knowledge and a desire to push boundaries.

Razy started 2Stallions Digital Marketing Agency after an extraordinary journey that began with humble beginnings. Despite having no past sales expertise and no clients, he aggressively sought out consumers and closed transactions. Cold calling, networking events, and door knocking were his route to success. Razy concentrated on providing outstanding value to his clients, creating trust, and laying a solid basis for his agency.

2Stallions has developed into a formidable team of 30+ professionals over the course of 9 years, with offices in Singapore, Indonesia, and India. The company specializes in regional digital marketing initiatives and provides a variety of services such as performance marketing, search engine optimization, content marketing, and programmatic advertising. They've had the opportunity to work with well-known companies including AXA, Stanley Black & Decker, Unit4, InterContinental Hotels Singapore, and BoardRoom Limited.

Razy's knowledge goes beyond the agency's accomplishments. He is a frequent trainer and speaker who is enthusiastic about sharing his skills and motivating others. Governments and institutions have sought his advice on a variety of themes, including digital marketing, digital innovation, and technopreneurship, through training sessions and workshops. Razy covers a wide range of topics, from SEO and content marketing to harnessing LinkedIn and social media for marketing success.

Razy has personal hobbies in addition to his professional pursuits. He enjoys trekking and writing, and he is always looking for new experiences and viewpoints. He has embraced languages such as Malay, basic Mandarin, and basic Bahasa Indonesia as a lifelong student.

Razy's passion for bringing people together and promoting collaborations is contagious. He is always willing to engage in meaningful conversations, whether it is about digital marketing techniques, mindfulness, business growth, or trekking trips.

Razy Shah has joined us as an Advisor, bringing with him considerable experience, innovative thinking, and a love for lifelong learning. Razy, welcome to the Turtle Venture Studio team! 🤝

We are very pleased to welcome Mustafa Rasheed as our latest Advisor to Turtle Venture Studio! Mustafa, a seasoned venture builder, and venture architect, adds to our team a plethora of experience and skills. With his wide skill set and excellent accomplishments, he hails from Singapore and has made a huge influence on the startup sector.

Mustafa, who holds an Executive MBA, has helped over 3,000 businesses, giving important guidance and strategic insights. His considerable knowledge and awareness of the startup scene have been honed over his 8 years of work in Singapore's Public Sector. He has successfully handled government funding and grants, supporting businesses in gaining access to critical growth resources.

Mustafa's ability to form strategic alliances has been critical to the success of various initiatives. He has made excellent contacts within the startup ecosystem through his focused efforts, promoting collaboration and mutual growth prospects. His knowledge of frontier and emerging markets has been sought after in hundreds of public speaking engagements.

Mustafa is an active angel investor who is passionate about assisting early-stage firms and contributing to their growth. His significant involvement in the startup environment includes sitting on an advisory board and mentoring prospective entrepreneurs.

Mustafa's work as a guest lecturer adds to his remarkable record by allowing him to inspire and educate future generations of startup enthusiasts. His engaging teaching approach and ability to develop budding talent demonstrate his love for sharing knowledge and encouraging others.

We are honored to welcome Mustafa Rasheed to our advisory board, where he will contribute his broad experience and unique ideas to help build the success stories of our entrepreneurs. Mustafa, welcome aboard!

📢 We are honored to announce the joining of Mohammad Zaman as a valued Advisor to Turtle Venture Studio!

Mohammad is a transformational thought leader and senior IT executive with extensive experience in IT strategy and business enablement. Mohammad's expertise covers many business verticals, including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods, Legal, Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Communications, and High Tech, and he has a demonstrated track record of cutting costs and generating innovation.

As an IT governance expert, Mohammad specializes in operational and business process optimisation, aligning company revenue with IT costs, and ensuring optimal resource utilization-specializes in operational and business process optimization, aligning company revenue with IT costs, and ensuring optimal resource utilization as an IT governance expert. His broad technical knowledge includes cloud computing, data center consolidation, IT security, compliance, and project management.

Mohammad's primary area of expertise is the transformation and migration of enterprise software, primarily SAP, to the cloud. He enables organizations to use flexible technologies, such as infrastructure, network, and security solutions, to achieve development and efficiency through his strategic direction and extensive experience.

Mohammad adds unique insights to our team with his outstanding ability in managing talent acquisition, mentorship, and career progression. His participation in global events, conferences, and training sessions demonstrates his commitment to remaining on top of industry developments.

We are honored to welcome Mohammad Zaman on our Advisor Board, where he will contribute his knowledge to help shape the success stories of our entrepreneurs. Mohammad, welcome aboard! 🤝

Let this day bring new hope and opportunities in your life. May you welcome them with an open mind and fresh thoughts. Eid Mubarak! 🕌

🎉 Amazing news from Turtle Venture Studio! We have just raised $1M in funding, led by Dekko ISHO Venture Capital. 🤝 We're dedicated to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh and beyond! 🌏 🚀

Turtle Venture Studio has successfully concluded its Cohort-01 application process and received a flood of exceptional applications. Our upcoming cohort is set to be inclusive, with a significant number of female-led startups among the selected companies. Approximately 20% of the founders in the cohort are women, representing a positive stride for female entrepreneurs in Bangladesh's startup scene. Follow us for more updates on our upcoming cohort!

As the sun rises on 🐯 Pohela Boishakh, let’s embrace new beginnings and fresh starts. Let’s celebrate the Bengali New Year with a spirit of togetherness.

On March 26th, 1971, Bangladesh signed the Declaration of Independence from Pakistan, marking a significant moment in the country’s history. 🇧🇩

On March 25, 1971, the army occupation of East Pakistan turned into a genocide. Mankind lost the mankind on that day. We remember the martyrs and mourn for their departed souls.

Wish you a blessed month of Ramadan! Ramadan Mubarak 🕌

Application is now closed!

Thank you everyone who applied.

Stay tuned to hear from our delegate selection team and keep an eye on your emails.