ALICANDIR.COM

I take your digital products into 50+ countries — market entry, channel setup and company migration, run with AI-backed operations.

International growth, software architecture and corporate training under one roof.

€10K → €1M
revenue
55
countries
350
partners
3x
company valuation

Services

Training, advisory and infrastructure for companies and founders.

AI literacy and language training

AI-assisted language learning and AI literacy programs for business.

International sales and business development

Sales, channel and growth advisory in local and global markets.

Full-stack software consulting

Scalable product architecture, integrations and digital transformation.

Digital distribution infrastructure

Ready-made API-driven distribution network setup and licensing.

Projects

Vorante Gaming

Business development, strategic partnerships and AI-backed product/commercial processes in gaming.

Ultipin Gaming

Digital distribution across 55 countries with 350 partners; revenue and valuation growth.

About

Ali Candır

ALI CANDIR

Vice President | International Business Strategy & Technology-Led Growth | AI-Driven Global Operations | 50+ Countries | Full Stack & Scalable Software Architecture
Ankara | Turkiye Telegram WhatsApp work@alicandir.com LinkedIn

An MBA-qualified international business strategist with 17 years of experience, driving end-to-end software, finance, business development, and sales operations across more than 50 countries on six continents.

Proven experience, certified by global authorities, in digital transformation, start-up visa processes, international corporate relocation, acceleration and incubation programs, innovation and technology transfer operations.

Brands I have worked with

  • Vorante
  • Ultipin
  • 5Deniz
  • R10
  • Bursagb

Let’s talk about the next step

Book a short call for market entry, training or software needs.

Services

Training, advisory and ready infrastructure — end-to-end support for companies and founders.

Corporate English training camps

Intensive English camp programs for corporate teams.

Trade, foreign trade and e-commerce training/advisory

Training and advisory for domestic/foreign trade and e-commerce.

AI literacy training

Foundational and applied AI literacy for organizations.

AI-assisted coding / software training (career track)

Career-track software training augmented with AI.

Technology literacy and digital transformation training/advisory

Digital transformation roadmaps and technology literacy.

Full-stack software consulting

Product architecture, integrations and scalable engineering advisory.

Strategic company management and institutionalization for founders

Institutionalization, management and growth processes.

Marketing and branding training/advisory

Brand positioning and marketing strategy.

Local-market sales and business development training/advisory

Local channel and sales operations.

International sales and business development training/advisory

Cross-border sales, partnerships and market entry.

Start-up setup, relocation and structuring training/advisory

Setup, relocation and structuring processes.

International banking and financial compliance training

KYC/AML and multi-region compliance training.

Video games and gift-card sector entry training

Sector entry, channel and product knowledge.

API-driven digital distribution network infrastructure setup / sale

Setup and sale of ready, automated digital distribution infrastructure.

Ali Candır

ALI CANDIR

Vice President | International Business Strategy & Technology-Led Growth | AI-Driven Global Operations | 50+ Countries | Full Stack & Scalable Software Architecture
Ankara | Turkiye Telegram WhatsApp work@alicandir.com LinkedIn

An MBA-qualified international business strategist with 17 years of experience, driving end-to-end software, finance, business development, and sales operations across more than 50 countries on six continents.

Proven experience, certified by global authorities, in digital transformation, start-up visa processes, international corporate relocation, acceleration and incubation programs, innovation and technology transfer operations.

// Professional experience

Vice President of Sales | Vorante Gaming · January 2023 — Present · Tallinn / Ankara
Vorante Gaming
✦ Positioned the company as the parent brand of Ultipin Gaming, headquartered in Estonia.
✦ Developed the Vorante software ecosystem using an AI-augmented architectural approach.
✦ Managed game studio operations, game and gift card distribution, and software infrastructure sales.
✦ Ensured full compliance with MENAT, APAC, AMER, and EU financial regulations.
Business Development Director | Ultipin Gaming · August 2021 — Present · Tallinn / Ankara
Ultipin Gaming
✦ Increased company revenue through strategic international partnerships.
✦ Built a digital distribution network across 55 countries with 350 business partners in the video games sector.
✦ Enhanced the brand's market value and led its international promotion activities.
✦ Secured the Estonian Start-up Visa and established an EU company in Tallinn, Estonia.
✦ Obtained company immigration approval under the Government of Canada's Start-up Visa Programme.
✦ Developed the software ecosystem of our distribution infrastructure using a scalable architecture.
Director of Sales & Business Development | August 2020 — May 2021 · Ankara
5Deniz Distribution
✦ Increased annual revenue through the gift card and prepaid card division that I established from scratch.
✦ Doubled the department's annual profitability and expanded the partner portfolio.
✦ Tripled the company's valuation and expanded sales operations from 20 to 60 countries.
✦ Managed business development and sales operations across MENAT, APAC, AMER, and EU regions.
✦ Developed sales funnel and go-to-market strategies while opening new revenue channels.
✦ Conducted cost and profitability analyses alongside product-market fit testing.
Business Development Manager | Rokito Digital · April 2017 — May 2020 · Ankara
R10.net
✦ Managed SEO/SEM and content strategy operations.
✦ Delivered campaign landing pages and system integrations.
✦ Oversaw PPC budget management and ROI-focused reporting.
Business Development Manager | BursaGB Gaming · April 2016 — April 2017 · Bursa
BursaGB Gaming
✦ Managed B2B business development and partnership operations within the gaming industry.
✦ Coordinated regional marketing and campaign activities.
IT Specialist | Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine · August 2014 — April 2016 · Bursa
Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
✦ Provided IT operations and end-user support for hospital information systems.
✦ Coordinated incident reporting, documentation, and inventory tracking processes with clinical departments.
✦ Supported daily internal IT requests and technical troubleshooting processes.
Business Development Specialist | Believe English Club · February 2011 — August 2014 · Bursa
Believe English Club
✦ Managed English language education, start-up visa consultancy, and overseas residency processes end-to-end.
Sales Specialist | Doğtaş · January 2011 — September 2011 · Bursa
Doğtaş
✦ Implemented product placements aligned with the store's sales strategy.
✦ Conducted active direct sales operations.
✦ Supported warehouse inventory counting and procurement processes.
✦ Received the "Second Place in Türkiye Award" during a mystery shopper evaluation.
Sales Specialist | Bernardo · May 2010 — December 2010 · Bursa
Bernardo
✦ Conducted active direct sales of dining set products.
✦ Completed business development, marketing, and store design activities.
✦ Managed store warehouse and departmental operations.
✦ Oversaw stock counting and inventory tracking processes.
✦ Carried out public relations activities.
Finance Intern | Global Menkul Değerler A.Ş. (Global Securities) · September 2007 — June 2008 · Bursa
Global Securities
✦ Managed archive and documentation department operations.
✦ Fulfilled requests from investment managers.
✦ Performed daily internal financial and documentation duties.
Accounting & Finance Intern | Oyak Renault Automobile Factories · September 2004 — June 2005 · Bursa
Oyak Renault
✦ Delivered daily financial outputs through the SAP FI system.
✦ Managed archive and documentation operations.
✦ Performed daily departmental duties.
✦ Prepared, reconciled, and entered the department's accounting and financial documents into the IT system.

// Education

✦ MBA, Business Administration | Uludag University (2021–2023)
✦ Pedagogical Formation, Accounting and Finance | Gazi University (2019–2020)
✦ Bachelor, Business Administration | Anadolu University (2006–2011)

// Languages

✦ Turkish — Native
✦ English — Advanced

// Skills

Executive Leadership & Strategy
✦ C-Suite Operations & Executive Decision-Making
✦ Corporate Strategy & Long-Term Vision Planning
✦ P&L Ownership & Financial Performance Management
✦ Organizational Leadership & Cross-Functional Team Management
✦ Board-Level Communication & Stakeholder Reporting

Global Business Development
✦ Market Entry Strategy & International Expansion (50+ Countries)
✦ B2B Partnership Development & High-Value Contract Negotiation
✦ Multi-Region Revenue Growth — MENAT, APAC, EU, AMER
✦ Distribution Network Architecture & Channel Management
✦ Sales Funnel Design, Optimization & Performance Management
✦ Multi-Country Revenue Growth in Gaming & Digital Product Distribution

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
✦ KYC / AML / EDD Compliance in High-Risk International Markets
✦ Financial Regulatory Frameworks — MENAT, APAC, AMER and EU Jurisdictions
✦ Estonia e-Government & Digital Identity Compliance
✦ Banking Operations & Cross-Border Financial Risk Management
✦ Corporate Governance & Legal Entity Management

AI Integration & Technology
✦ AI-Augmented Business Process Design & Workflow Automation
✦ Full-Stack Platform Development (Backend, Frontend, UI/UX)
✦ AI Tool Evaluation, Selection & Operational Implementation
✦ Software Project Management & Product Lifecycle Oversight
✦ Digital Infrastructure Architecture & Scalable System Design

Digital Marketing & Growth
✦ Performance Marketing, PPC & ROI-Focused Campaign Management
✦ SEO / SEM Strategy & Organic Traffic Growth
✦ Multi-Language Content Strategy & Digital Brand Positioning
✦ Acquisition Funnel Optimization & Conversion Analytics
✦ Corporate Web Presence & Campaign Reporting

Industry Expertise
✦ Global Gaming & Digital Distribution Ecosystem
✦ Gift Card, In-Game Currency & Virtual Asset Markets
✦ Fintech-Adjacent Payment Systems & Banking Partnerships
✦ Emerging Market Dynamics — High-Risk Region Operations
✦ EdTech, Start-Up Visa & International Residency Consulting
✦ Video Game & Digital Gaming Platforms — B2B Distribution & Monetization
✦ In-Game Economy Systems & Virtual Payment Infrastructure
✦ International Gaming Partnerships & Publisher Relationship Management

Current Projects

You may review some of the projects I have worked on.

Game Producing & Distribution

Vorante Gaming

Business development, strategic partnerships, and AI-assisted product and commercial workflows in gaming.

VORANTE.COM↗
Game Distribution

Ultipin Gaming

Digital game & gift card distribution and B2B channel development across multiple countries.

ULTIPIN.COM↗

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