Emre Ertan, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Cenoa
Emre Ertan, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Cenoa, joins us to discuss how an international dollar account on modern rails enables freelancers and small businesses in emerging economies to receive payments…
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Emre Ertan, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Cenoa, joins us to discuss how an international dollar account on modern rails enables freelancers and small businesses in emerging economies to receive payments faster and retain a higher percentage of their earnings. We cover why cross-border payouts in markets like Turkey and Nigeria can cost up to 8 percent with legacy options, how stablecoins make transfers simpler and more reliable, and what it takes to support exporters, entrepreneurs, and freelancers such as designers and engineers working globally.
Emre shares his journey from Stanford to startups, lessons from leading product teams, and why Turkey’s culture, time zone, and talent make it a natural bridge between East and West.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Emre Ertan and Cenoa
02:40 The Journey from Stanford to Entrepreneurship
05:26 Experiences Shaping Product Management and Leadership
08:29 The Birth of Cenoa and Its Mission
11:23 Understanding Blockchain and Its Applications
13:48 Cenoa’s User Base and Success Stories
16:50 Freelancing in Turkey: Opportunities and Challenges
19:22 Cultural and Economic Factors Influencing Freelancing
22:20 The Future of Freelancing in Turkey
24:43 Barriers to Freelancing and Payment Issues
27:32 Conclusion and Personal Insights
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