It is fair to call Eren a 10x entrepreneur. This episode covers Eren’s entrepreneurial journey from failed attempts in Turkey to building Udemy (raised $170M so far) and starting Carbon (raised $45M).

In this first part of our deep dive into Eren Bali’s entrepreneurial journey, we uncover the foundations of his idealistic approach to building companies. Eren shares the early influences that shaped his vision, the pivotal moments in his career, and the principles that have driven him to create businesses that combine impact with innovation.

This episode offers a glimpse into the mindset of a "10x entrepreneur," focusing on the challenges and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re an aspiring founder or simply curious about the story behind one of today’s most visionary entrepreneurs, this conversation sets the stage for a compelling journey of ambition and purpose.

What’s in this episode?

1) Eren’s background and desire to build products

2) Initial entrepreneurial endeavors in Ankara, Turkey

3) Early days of Udemy and consecutive funding rounds

4) Transitioning away from Udemy and starting Carbon Health

5) The vision behind Carbon Health

6) Story of an idealistic entrepreneur and his attempts to fix important yet broken systems in the society