HRPeak CEO Burhan Koca addresses Turkish professionals at the London networking event.

London Connections, Turkish Ambitions

HRPeak brought Turkish professionals together in London, where Dr. Murat Dagitmac outlined Yıldız Technopark’s support for start-ups and CEO Burhan Koca championed trusted relationships, mutual support and international collaboration among attendees.

Business connections, international growth and support for start-ups take centre stage at YTÜ Yıldız Technopark’s London office

T urkish professionals gathered in London on Thursday, 5 November, for a networking event organised by Istanbul-based human resources technology company HRPeak, bringing together speakers and guests to discuss collaboration, entrepreneurship and opportunities in the UK.

Held at YTÜ Yıldız Technopark’s London office in High Holborn, the gathering highlighted the importance of practical business support and strong professional networks in helping Turkish entrepreneurs succeed internationally.

Opening the event, Dr. Murat Dagitmac, Coordinator of YTÜ Yıldız Technopark’s London Office, outlined the organisation’s work in supporting technology companies and helping start-ups establish connections in the UK.

Yanık explained that the office aims to connect businesses arriving from Türkiye with the local entrepreneurial community, potential investors and opportunities in the British market. He also encouraged Turkish professionals already based in the UK to view the office as a shared meeting place for exchanging ideas and developing partnerships.

Highlights

• A Bridge To The UK: Yıldız Technopark connects Turkish technology companies with British market opportunities.
• Practical Support For Founders: Access to legal and accounting services helps entrepreneurs focus on developing their businesses.
• Connections That Matter: The London office helps businesses engage with potential investors and local professional networks.
• Backing Young Entrepreneurs: Speakers outlined prospective support for early-stage ventures, with programme details awaiting confirmation.
• Relationships Beyond Business: Burhan Koca emphasised friendship, trust and mutual support as foundations for lasting collaboration.

Support for start-ups was a central theme. Speakers described how the Technopark network helps entrepreneurs access legal and accounting services, establish business connections and explore investment opportunities. The aim is to give founders more time to concentrate on their products and services while receiving practical assistance with international expansion.

Yanık also highlighted plans to support young entrepreneurs in the UK. Further discussion outlined prospective grant assistance for people developing start-up ideas or businesses at an early stage, with eligibility and programme details still to be confirmed.

The London office forms part of Yıldız Technopark’s international operations, supporting Turkish technology companies seeking overseas business opportunities. Its base at 31–33 High Holborn provides a platform for companies looking to build their presence in the UK.

“Support for start-ups was a central theme.”
– Dr. Dagitmac

Addressing the gathering, Burhan Koca, CEO of HRPeak, thanked the hosts and attendees. He explained that his visit to London for LinkedIn partner meetings had provided an opportunity to bring local professionals together.

Koca emphasised that the value of networking extended beyond immediate commercial transactions. Building friendships, exchanging experience and helping others, he said, could strengthen individual careers and the wider community.

“The office aims to connect businesses arriving from Türkiye with the local entrepreneurial community, potential investors and opportunities in the British market.”
-Dr. Dagitmac

He expressed the hope that introductions made during the evening would develop into lasting friendships and professional collaborations, describing mutual support as an important part of helping people establish themselves and flourish abroad.

“Building friendships, exchanging experience and helping others could strengthen individual careers and the wider community.”
– Burhan Koca

Turning to HRPeak’s work, Koca outlined the company’s recruitment and assessment technologies, including tools that help employers evaluate candidates and manage hiring. He also discussed how these services complement LinkedIn’s role in identifying talent.

HRPeak’s platform brings together assessment, applicant tracking and onboarding tools, alongside artificial intelligence applications for recruitment and talent management.

The evening brought together two connected priorities: helping businesses access the support needed to grow internationally and building trusted relationships among the professionals who can contribute to that growth.