Emre Ustuner

Technology Entrepreneur · Software Developer · Digital Product Builder

EmreUstuner

Portrait of Emre Ustuner

Building digital products since the early days of the internet in Türkiye.

I've been building digital products since 2002, working across e-commerce, social networks, location intelligence, mobile applications, and community platforms.

About meProjects
  • E-commerce
  • Social Networks
  • Location Intelligence
  • BLE · iBeacon
  • Mobile Apps
  • Digital Health
  • Community Platforms

01/ Experience

20+ years of building digital products

Turning the changing possibilities of technology into new products.

My work combines hands-on software development with product thinking and entrepreneurship. From early e-commerce and social networking to location-based mobile experiences and modern digital platforms, it has evolved alongside the internet itself.

  1. 2002

    E-commerce

    Building digital business models from the early days of online commerce.

  2. 2006

    Social Networks

    Building platforms that help people form connections and communities online.

  3. 2011

    Location Intelligence

    Using location data for mobile experiences, gamification, and digital interaction with physical places.

  4. 2016 → Today

    Mobile & Social Platforms

    Building apps that connect people through shared interests, experiences, and opportunities.

02/ Selected Projects

Eight products from different technology eras

  1. 01Lensal.comE-commerce · 2002One of the early e-commerce ventures in Türkiye. I ran its operations for approximately 20 years.
  2. 02Eskidostunubul.comSocial Network · 2006An early Turkish social network focused on helping people reconnect with old friends. It grew to around 500,000 members.
  3. 03PhoneistLocation Intelligence · 2011A digital platform that combined location-based social interaction, gamification, and mobile marketing.
  4. 04Phoneist Smart BeaconBLE Technology · R&D · 2013R&D focused on Bluetooth Low Energy and iBeacon technology, connecting physical spaces with mobile experiences.
  5. 05LOLLYMobile App · Gamification · 2016A gamified mobile Q&A app where users could earn rewards by answering questions or duelling other users.
  6. 06Fly&HealthHealth Tech · Medical Tourism · 2023A London-based healthcare platform connecting patients seeking treatment with verified doctors and clinics worldwide.
  7. 07QaplSocial Platform · Shared Moments · 2025A social platform that brings together people who want to do similar activities in the same city, around the same time.
  8. 08TurkishbaseCommunity · Professional Network · 2026A community-driven professional network connecting Turkish people, organizations, and work opportunities across cities worldwide.
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03/ Approach

From Software to Real Products

I believe the best technology products emerge when software engineering, user needs, and business models come together.

Throughout my career, I've remained actively involved in building products — from the underlying technology to the experience people use.

  1. 01Idea
  2. 02Code
  3. 03Product
  4. 04Business model

04/ Today

What I'm working on

I'm continuing to explore new ideas, develop digital products, and build platforms that connect people, opportunities, and real-world needs.

Social Platform · Shared MomentsQaplA social platform that brings together people who want to do similar activities in the same city, around the same time.qaplgo.com(opens in a new tab)Community · Professional NetworkTurkishbaseA community-driven professional network connecting Turkish people, organizations, and work opportunities across cities worldwide.turkishbase.com(opens in a new tab)

05/ In the Press

My projects in the technology press

Over the years, my projects have been covered by Turkish technology and internet publications.

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