Tarık Yolcu
Academic Specialist @Kosgeb
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WORK HISTORY
Academic Specialist @Kosgeb
Ankara, TR
I am currently engaged in multiple national and international projects at KOSGEB, which offers state support to small and medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, I serve as an Advisor to the Presidency, conducting research on the development of SMEs and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, I hold the position of Corporate Communication Director. The international organizations partnering with KOSGEB in the projects I am involved in include the World Bank, KFW, UNDP, EU, JICA, and EBRD. We produce entrepreneurship, grant, and financing projects for disadvantaged groups in collaboration with these organizations.
EDUCATION
Sakarya University
Yüksek Lisans (Master), Marketing
Sakarya University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Marketing
Sakarya University
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Economy
Anadolu University
Associate's degree, Retail and Store Management
Anadolu University
Associate's degree, Justice
ABOUT TARIK YOLCU
As a Visiting Researcher at Oxford Brookes Business School and an Academic Specialist at KOSGEB with over two years of tenure, I specialize in SME development, entrepreneurship, and grant-based financing. My work at KOSGEB includes collaborating with esteemed international organizations such as the World Bank, KFW, UNDP, EU, JICA, and EBRD to design impactful projects for disadvantaged groups. Additionally, I provide advisory support to the Presidency and lead Corporate Communications, ensuring seamless stakeholder engagement across national and international initiatives. Throughout my career, I have focused on advancing small business ecosystems by producing innovative solutions in entrepreneurship and financing. My expertise in qualitative and quantitative research enables evidence-driven project strategies, while my dedication to fostering inclusive economic growth aligns with my mission to empower SMEs. With a strong foundation in marketing and retail, I bring a unique perspective to bridging academia, policy, and practice in the global SME landscape.
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