Serhad Akkoc is an entrepreneur, business development executive, and technology leader with more than 20 years of international experience in digital transformation, SaaS, IoT, data economy, and platform businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and emerging markets.
Throughout his career, he has led market expansion, strategic partnerships, product commercialization, and growth initiatives for both startups and global technology companies. His experience spans building new business units, launching innovative digital products, scaling cross-border operations, and developing international go-to-market strategies.
Passionate about entrepreneurship and international growth, Serhad actively supports startups and scaleups in navigating new markets, building strategic partnerships, and turning innovation into sustainable business opportunities. His mission is to strengthen collaboration between Nordic and international ecosystems, helping ambitious companies grow beyond borders and create lasting impact.
Ali Abaday is a communications and digital media professional with more than 15 years of experience across journalism, international institutions, digital platforms, and emerging technology ecosystems. He specializes in turning complex topics — from AI and policy to infrastructure, migration, and international growth — into clear, engaging, and audience-focused communication.
Having managed high-traffic websites, digital publishing teams, social media channels, multimedia production, and international stakeholder communications, Ali brings a hands-on understanding of how stories travel across platforms and markets. His work combines editorial judgment, content strategy, SEO, analytics, AI-assisted workflows, and practical digital production.
At Nordik South, Ali helps startups and growth companies communicate their value clearly, build visibility, and connect with international audiences, partners, and opportunities.