TEDxRonesans Koleji Youth

Speakers

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• ARAD ZEINALIFARID

  YOUNG TECNO ENTREPRENEUR

  Arad Zeinalifarid is a young technology entrepreneur dedicated to building AI systems that address real-world challenges. He began his entrepreneurial journey at 17 and has since founded multiple startups across the education, healthcare, and digital technology sectors. As the co-founder and CEO of Mathison AI, he leads the development of an AI-powered grading system designed to significantly reduce administrative workloads for educators. At just 19, he successfully built and managed a seven-person team, piloted the technology in schools internationally, and presented his vision to Turkey’s leading venture capital firms.That same year, Arad was awarded the Seal of Excellence by the Turkish National Research Council (TÜBİTAK), making him the youngest founder among 101 startups selected from a pool of over 2,500 deep-tech ventures.

• ARAS BATU TÜZÜN

  STUDENTS

  Aras Batu, an 11th-grade student in the TMB track at TED Üsküdar College Anatolian High School, was born on January 5, 2008, in Bursa. Due to his father’s professional duties, he completed the early years of his education across various cities in Turkey, which allowed him to develop strong adaptability and an appreciation for diverse cultures from a young age. Focusing his academic interests on the social sciences, Aras aims to specialize in Political Science in the future. In line with this goal, he takes an active role in school debate activities and participates in prestigious international platforms such as MUN (Model United Nations) and EYP (European Youth Parliament). Through these symposiums, he has gained deep awareness of critical national and global issues, cultivating a solution-oriented perspective on complex world challenges.

• ASLI ERTÜRK

  SERAMIC ARTIST

  Aslı Ertürk graduated from the Anadolu University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Ceramics, in 1998 and completed her pedagogical formation at Marmara University in 2000. In 2001, she founded Amfora Art Studio, where she began providing ceramic training and creating decorative works.In 2010, she established Nokta Art Studio, focusing on artistic decoration projects for interior and exterior spaces. Following this partnership, she founded the Aslı Ertürk Art Studio, which has been operating under the Ministry of National Education since 2018. Furthering her expertise, she completed Art Therapy training at Üsküdar University in 2019. Throughout her career, Ertürk has participated in numerous domestic and international group exhibitions, museum showcases, and art fairs, with her works meeting audiences in cities such as Berlin, Thessaloniki, Izmir, Bodrum, Istanbul, Gaziantep, and Şanlıurfa.

• İZEL NİL NAKKAŞ

  STUDENT

  Born in Istanbul in 2008, İzel has possessed a lifelong passion for sports, particularly football. Her early talent for match analysis and commentary has directly shaped her career aspirations. As the President and lead broadcaster of the Radio Club at TED Atakent College Esenyurt Campus, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and professional communication skills. Known for her proactive, disciplined, and entrepreneurial nature, İzel makes a distinct impact in every environment she enters. Beyond her professional drive, she is deeply committed to animal welfare and continuous self-growth. A visionary individual dedicated to leaving a lasting, positive influence, İzel pursues her objectives with unwavering determination and a clear sense of purpose.

• MEHMET MÜDERRİSOĞLU

  PHARMACIST

  Pharmacist Mehmet Müderrisoğlu is one of Turkey’s most distinguished and innovative health consultants, seamlessly bridging a three-generation pharmaceutical legacy with a modern vision of wellness. Drawing on deep professional roots established at the historic Rebul Pharmacy, he integrates personalized magistral formulations with science-based anti-aging approaches, elevating the profession from mere medicine supply to the "architecture of quality of life." Through his eponymous brand, he drives pioneering advancements in dermocosmetics and nutritional supplements. A leading voice for preventive medicine and holistic health, Müderrisoğlu is renowned for his ability to translate complex medical knowledge into actionable insights for public well-being.

• SEFA TANTOĞLU

  ACTOR

  Sefa Tantoğlu (b. 1983, Amasya) is an accomplished actor whose theater journey began in Mersin. A founding member of the Mersin City Theater and the city’s first private theater, Merkez Tiyatro, he performed in classics by Chekhov and Ferhan Şensoy. In 2008, he graduated from the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University State Conservatory. During his training, he worked with Zeliha Berksoy and joined Ferhan Şensoy’s prestigious Ortaoyuncular Nöbetçi Tiyatro. Following graduation, he performed in "Of Mice and Men" at the Istanbul State Theater. With an extensive career spanning theater, cinema, and commercials, Tantoğlu currently continues his stage work with "Şahları Da Vururlar" at Ortaoyuncular and "Aşk ve Para" with Tiyatro Fam. He also recently premiered in the musical "Jekyll & Hyde."

• ZEYNEP ERGİN

  STUDENTS / DANCER

  Born in Istanbul in 2008, Zeynep Ergin has been on a dedicated and disciplined dance journey for 12 years, having started at the age of five. She has cultivated her skills across a diverse range of styles, including Latin, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and folk dance. For the past two years, she has performed as a professional dancer in the "Dance of Legends" (Destanların Dansı) project. Alongside dance, she expresses her creativity through theater and various fields of performing arts. Committed to advancing her artistic career, Zeynep is currently in the process of preparing for conservatory entrance exams.