Ozan Dagdeviren — Product Leader, Author, Speaker, University Lecturer. Portfolio: product management, UX strategy, startup culture, psychology for business. London.

Product Portfolio
Published Books
Essays
Videos & Podcasts
Good Impact
University & Speaking
About
Spotlight
Contact Me
010
😊
000
×
Welcome to my portfolio! I'm here to help you navigate.
1/6
Ozan
Ozan Dagdeviren
Latest from Substack
Loading latest article...
Click to read on Substack
Ozan's Social Accounts
LinkedIn (24,247 followers)
Substack
Twitter/X
Instagram
Bluesky
YouTube - Pantheon
Applications
About Ozan
Contact Me
Minesweeper
How Well Do You Know Ozan?
Assistant
Ozan Dagdeviren's Personal Portfolio V0.1
Product Portfolio

Product Portfolio

Built & shipped across B2B, devtools, media, and hardware — from 1M+ visitors to successful exit.

Status: Active Paused Delivered Pivoted
AISA

AISA Active

Description: AI-powered skills assessment platform for technical interviews and recruitment workflows, with adaptive testing and real-time evaluation.

Website: aisa.to

Market opportunity
Technical recruiting and hiring workflows; reduce bias and improve signal via data-driven, adaptive assessments.
Key metrics
In development — candidate completion, accuracy, recruiter time-to-hire.
Technologies used
Python, PostgreSQL, React, TypeScript, AWS (EC2, S3), RESTful API, Jira, Notion
ProblemPlayground.co Click to view screenshots

ProblemPlayground.co Active

Description: Secure, fully anonymous Reddit-style forum for companies to crowdsource solutions to high-value problems with complete user privacy.

Website: problemplayground.co

Market opportunity
Enterprise problem-solving and idea crowdsourcing; privacy-first anonymous input.
Key metrics
In development — engagement, solution quality, participation.
Technologies used
Lovable.ai, React + Vite, Supabase (PostgreSQL, auth, real-time), GitHub, Zapier, n8n
Level7ai Click to view screenshots

Level7ai Paused

Description: Gamified AI skill development platform with progressive learning paths and competitive leaderboards.

Market opportunity
Technical upskilling and learning retention via gamification.
Key metrics
Paused — early engagement was strong; deprioritised for clearer market validation.
Technologies used
OpenAI GPT API, Python, PostgreSQL, React, JavaScript, Trello, Notion, Google Analytics
Recontact

Recontact Delivered 2020

Description: Predictive tool for real estate agents to identify homeowners with high propensity to sell using behavioral and market data.

Website: homesearch.co.uk/recontact/

Market opportunity
Real estate lead qualification and propensity-to-sell scoring.
Key metrics
ROC-AUC, conversion, model drift; delivered with ongoing monitoring.
Technologies used
Python, PostgreSQL, RESTful API, JavaScript visualizations, AWS (EC2, S3)
Toolbase.io Click to view screenshots

Toolbase.io Live · May 2020

Description: Curated directory of business software tools for digital transformation and remote work. Launched during COVID-19.

Website: toolbase.io

Market opportunity
Remote-first tool discovery; SMEs and teams choosing SaaS stacks.
Key metrics
Traffic, categories, tools curated by business stage and pain points.
Technologies used
WordPress (custom theme), Airtable, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, Google Analytics, Ahrefs
Infomat by CW Labs Click to view screenshots

Infomat by CW Labs Launched 2019

Description: IoT workspace productivity device: hardware sensors + cloud for ambient productivity tracking.

Website: Amazon Marketplace

Market opportunity
Physical workspace optimisation and productivity analytics.
Key metrics
Hardware adoption, Amazon presence, cloud usage.
Technologies used
Custom PCB, sensors, AWS IoT, mobile, CAD, Amazon marketplace
AIR Advanced Image Robotics

AIR (Advanced Image Robotics) Delivered 2018

Description: Automated remote video recording for live events with robotic camera control.

Website: advancedimagerobotics.com

Market opportunity
Event production and unmanned, high-quality video capture.
Key metrics
Events covered, operator efficiency, output quality.
Technologies used
Real-time video, Python, OpenCV, Node.js, AWS S3, Raspberry Pi
Heartspace Click to view screenshots

Heartspace Pivoted 2019

Description: Mental wellbeing platform for relationship assessment and improvement (evidence-based tools, community). Team of 4.

Website: findheartspace.com

Market opportunity
Mental health and relationship quality; privacy-first, compliant.
Key metrics
Pivoted; validated responsible handling of sensitive data.
Technologies used
Python/Web, PostgreSQL, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, encryption, Google Analytics
Startups of London Click to view screenshots

Startups of London (SOL) Completed 2019–2021

Description: Multimedia platform: 100+ video docs, 100+ podcast episodes, market reports. Pivot from Cultureboom (Oct 2019).

Website: startupsoflondon.com

Market opportunity
London tech storytelling; founder and ecosystem visibility.
Key metrics
1M+ visitors, 100+ founders featured, video + podcast + editorial.
Technologies used
WordPress/PHP, GA4, Looker, Ahrefs, Yoast, GPT-3/4, Spreaker, Vimeo, Adobe, ConvertKit, Trello, Asana, Notion, Slack, Figma, Canva, Teams, Zoom
Cultureboom

Cultureboom Pivoted → SOL 2019

Description: Startup culture content platform that evolved into Startups of London (Oct 2019).

Website: cultureboom.co

Market opportunity
Startup culture and editorial; validated demand, then pivoted for focus.
Key metrics
Pivoted; traction improved post-pivot as SOL.
Technologies used
WordPress, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, Google Analytics
HGO Video Learning Click to view screenshots

HGO (HGO Video Learning) Sold 2019

Description: Enterprise B2B SaaS drip video learning for business skills; tracking and engagement analytics.

Website: hergunogren.com

Market opportunity
Corporate learning and upskilling; B2B SaaS.
Key metrics
81,000+ students, 40+ enterprise clients; successful exit.
Technologies used
PHP, MySQL, HTML5 player, AWS CloudFront, LMS, reporting, Stripe, SSO
Published Books

Published Books

Total Estimated Reach: 27,172

Lessons from Neuroscience for Life and Business

Lessons from Neuroscience for Life and Business

In Progress

Status: Currently Writing

Startups Grow With People

Startups Grow With People

How to Pick Partners, Recruit the Top Talent and Build a Company Culture

Year Published: 2018 | Pages: 166 (Kindle Edition) | Estimated Reach: 6,234 | Published Date: May 29, 2018

Creative Hiring

Creative Hiring

The Pinnacle Model for Spontaneous, Imaginative, Collaborative Interviews

Year Published: 2015 | Pages: 194 (Paperback) | Estimated Reach: 4,828 | Published Date: September 5, 2015

The Other Way

The Other Way

Happiness Through Critical Thinking

Year Published: 2016 | Pages: 209 (Kindle Edition) | Estimated Reach: 3,790 | Published Date: January 23, 2016

Sert

Sert

Sorgulayarak Mutlu Kalma Sanatı (The Art of Staying Happy by Questioning)

Year Published: 2015 | Language: Turkish | Estimated Reach: 1,670

Ait

Ait

Çalışan İnsanın Anlam Arayışı (Do You Belong? The Meaning-Seeking Working Person)

Year Published: 2017 | Language: Turkish | Estimated Reach: 9,500 | Publisher: Abaküs Kitap

Kariyer Kitabı

Kariyer Kitabı

Career Book (Guide to Finding the Right Job and Corporate Survival)

Year Published: 2017 (first edition), 2018 (second edition) | Language: Turkish | Publisher: Abaküs Kitap | Estimated Reach: 1,150

Book
Essays

Essays

Total Global Reach: 348,000+ people

Writing since 2005

📝 Ozan's Gazette

ozandag.substack.com

"Lessons from Psychology & Neuroscience for Life and Business -- and other ideas that have been brewing."

Follow on Substack →

This is where I'm writing now. A publication focusing on insights from psychology and neuroscience applied to both personal life and business contexts. Combining academic rigor with practical applications.

Recent Articles:

Loading recent articles...

Writing History & Global Reach

Startups of London Articles

URL: startupsoflondon.com

Total Reach: 262,000 people | Impact Points: 262,000

Content Type: In-depth editorials for each podcast episode, Startup fact sheets and summaries, 100+ business reports, 30+ market insight reports, Long-form analysis and insights

Medium Essays

URL: medium.com/@ozandagdeviren

Followers: 1.3K followers

Notable Articles:

  • "Startups of London: A Mini Documentary Series" (Dec 12, 2021)
  • "Cultureboom has pivoted to StartupsofLondon" (Oct 3, 2019) - Founder update on the pivot

Writing Philosophy

"My core drive is to build mastery in human behaviour and use it for positive social change. This is the journey of growth I have began in 2005 and will hopefully continue till my last day. On this journey, I see it as my moral duty to report back what I have learned and discovered. That's why I write, record podcasts & videos, mentor founders or entrepreneurs. I don't differentiate between business or academic knowledge and feed on them both. When I can, I try to be a bridge between the two. Best bits of wisdom emerge from fusions like these."

Videos & Podcasts

Videos & Podcasts

🎙️ Startups of London Podcast

In-depth founder interviews from London's tech ecosystem. 100+ episodes (2019–2023). Host: Ozan Dagdeviren.

🎥 Videos

Startups of London — 100+ mini-documentaries

Office tours, founder interviews, London startup stories.

Watch on YouTube →

Pantheon — Psychology, neuroscience & business

Video essays on life and business.

Watch on YouTube →

🎙️ Mental Fitness Podcast for Entrepreneurs

Experimental series on mental health & resilience for founders (2020).

Impact: 24,922 reach | 99,688 impact points

📺 More video & learning

Totals: Podcasts 103,322 reach · Videos 133,540+ reach · Social (TikTok/Pantheon) 1,457,800 reach

Good Impact

Good Impact

For over 15 years, I've been committed to creating meaningful educational content that helps people grow professionally and personally. This section tracks the cumulative impact across all my platforms and mediums.

PEOPLE REACHED

2,117,470

Lives touched through content

IMPACT POINTS

4,978,563

Weighted engagement across platforms

MEANINGFUL IMPACT

99,571

Deep, transformative interactions


Impact by Category

📚 Books: 14,667 people reached | 101,477 impact points | Average Impact: 6.9/10

5 published books helping professionals advance their careers

✍️ Articles & Essays: 348,000 people reached | 348,000 impact points

Thought leadership on product management, leadership, and psychology

🎙️ Podcasts: 103,322 people reached | 256,488 impact points

100+ episodes featuring industry leaders and deep conversations

🎥 Educational Videos: 133,540 people reached | 234,040 impact points

Structured video courses on career development and business skills

📱 Social Educational: 1,457,800 people reached | 3,644,500 impact points

Daily educational content on TikTok and social platforms

💡 Drip Video Learning: 81,000 students | 486,000 impact points | Impact: 6/10

B2B SaaS platform with 40+ enterprise clients

👥 In-Person Trainings: 4,200 professionals trained | 21,000 impact points

Corporate workshops, keynotes, and executive coaching sessions


Key Highlights

🌟 Highest Reach: Ozan.abi TikTok - 1,398,700 people

🏆 Highest Impact Points: Ozan.abi TikTok - 3,496,750 points

⭐ Highest Impact Rating: Books - 6.9/10 average

What This Means

These numbers represent real people who have:


Data reflects cumulative reach and impact across all platforms and mediums since 2010. Impact points are calculated based on engagement depth, time investment, and transformation potential of each medium.

University & Speaking

University & Speaking

👨‍🏫 Current Teaching & Training Roles

University Lecturer

European School of Economics | Part-time | Prestigious UK Business School, Marylebone, London

📅 January 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month) | 📍 London, United Kingdom | On-site

Courses Taught:

  • Introduction to Business Strategy
  • Creative Problem Solving

Teaching Approach: Integrating real-world case studies to bridge theory with industry practices. Mentoring students to develop critical business acumen, fostering skills in problem-solving, market analysis, and strategic planning. Drawing from 15+ years of hands-on industry experience.


🎤 Speaking Experience Overview

Professional Background:


🎯 Speaking Topics & Expertise Areas

Product Management & Technology: Product strategy and roadmap development, AI and machine learning applications in business, UX strategy and user-centered design, Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management, Scaling products from zero to millions of users

Startups & Entrepreneurship: Building and scaling startups, Finding product-market fit, Startup culture development, People strategy for high-growth companies, Fundraising and investor relations

People & Culture: Recruitment and hiring strategies (The Pinnacle Model), Building high-performing teams, Leadership development, Employee engagement and retention, Organizational culture transformation

Psychology & Behavioral Science: Applied psychology for business, Mental fitness for entrepreneurs, Neuroscience insights for leadership, Human behavior and decision-making, Critical thinking and problem-solving


🏢 Corporate Training & Workshops

Total Reach: 4,200+ professionals trained through in-person sessions

Impact Rating: 5/10 (high-quality, meaningful engagement)

Impact Points: 21,000

Training Formats Delivered:


📚 Training Programs & Course Development

HerGünÖğren (Daily Learning) Platform

2016 - 2019 | Founder & Lead Instructor

Achievement: Built and scaled B2B SaaS learning platform

  • 81,000 students trained
  • 40+ enterprise clients including major corporations
  • Impact rating: 6/10 (highest impact educational content)
  • Content library: 800% growth over 2 years

Training Methodology: Drip video learning for sustained engagement, Business skills focus (leadership, management, culture), Data-driven curriculum development, Advanced participant tracking and reporting, 40% increase in client satisfaction, 250% YoY revenue growth in year 2


Kariyer Okulu (Career School) YouTube Series

2017 | 16-Episode Video Training Series

Reach: 100,500 professionals | Language: Turkish | Format: Structured video curriculum

Curriculum Coverage: Finding the Right Job (15 foundational lessons), Corporate Survival Guide (8 foundational lessons), Career design and strategic planning, Professional skill development

Legacy: Content compiled into bestselling book "Kariyer Kitabı" (2017)


Udemy Course Instructor

2016 - Present

Student Reach: 33,040 enrolled students

Course Topics: Startup fundamentals and growth, HR and people management, Company culture development, Product management essentials

Teaching Style: Practical, actionable frameworks, Real-world case studies from 15+ years experience, Theory backed by psychology and sociology research, Emphasis on implementation over theory


💼 Credentials & Professional Background

Academic Qualifications:


📊 Training Impact & Testimonials

By The Numbers:


📞 Booking & Contact Information

For Speaking Engagements & Training Inquiries:

Email: ozan.dagde@gmail.com

Phone: +44 7340 747 849

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ozandagdeviren

Location: London, UK (Available for UK, Europe, and global virtual events)

How Well Do You Know Ozan?

How Well Do You Know Ozan?

Test your knowledge about Ozan's interests, hobbies, and experiences!

Answer 10 questions about Ozan's hobbies, projects, and adventures. See how well you know him!