Wednesday November 21st, 11:30am-11:55am @ Soundings Theatre

At 18, Ezel started STQRY, a digital platform shaping the way visitors and organizations engage and share stories on a daily basis. With capital backing from one of the most reputable Venture Capital firms in the United States, STQRY were able to raise $5.5M in funds, selling in over 4 countries to over 1000 organizations worldwide such as The Broad Art Gallery, Changi Airport, Sea-Tac Airport, EMP, Chihuly Garden and Glass and many more. In the 4 years STQRY was running, they became one of the top technology provider for museums globally.

Ezel then decided to move full time in her next venture as Co-Founder of Wellington-based Ticketing startup, Non-Stop Tix. After 18 months of operation, the company was sold to a New Zealand-based private investor.

Continuing her journey, Ezel has now Co-Founded the event and analytics platform, Passphere that successfully secured investment October 2016 and will see a product launched February 2019 with a core team of 5. Passphere's initial launch will be in New Zealand with quick movements overseas soon after.

What does it mean to build digital solutions for museums from shore to shore? That's what we'll be exploring!

Ezel Kokcu , Mahuki, Entrepreneur in Residence