Most artists never reach their potential because they lack management or business skills. Business models and arts entrepreneurship skills often remain out of reach for independent artists.
ArtEnpreneur acts as a gate-opener that removes these barriers, filling the gap in financial sustainability and business management with academic depth and industry experience. The kitchen of art—rehearsal, studio, design process—meets strategy.
Completed Economics at Boğaziçi University (second in class for BA, first for MA) and a PhD in Communication Sciences at Istanbul Bilgi University (first in class). Specializing in cultural economics and cultural policy, she has led research projects that shape Turkey's creative industry reports and strategies.
Author of Diversity in Turkey's Music Industry (2017) and holder of an academic doctorate.
View Related ProgramsA figure who has been a singer, songwriter and producer in the music industry. Knowing the obstacles artists face from the inside, Funda Lena has built solidarity and professionalization spaces for artists through ecosystem-building projects such as KREKSA, Kültür AĞI and Sisters Music Chain.
A gate-opener who understands the artist's language through her former musician identity.
View Related ProgramsAs Chair of the TOBB Creative Industries Council Education Integration Committee and member of the MSG Supervisory Board, she advocates for artists' rights and shapes education policy. The voice of artists at the table where sector decisions are made.
A vision recognized by Women Entrepreneur awards; today guiding thousands of artists through ARTENPRENEUR.
View Related ProgramsTaught at Istanbul Bilgi University's Arts and Cultural Management Department from 2015 to 2022. As founder and chief curator bringing together all instructors on the platform, she connects arts entrepreneurship education with strategy.
An expert instructor and curator profile that turns theory into practical business models.
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One of 10 entrepreneurs selected for the 2024 cohort of the programme supporting women entrepreneurs who want to turn their ideals into reality.
Recognition as one of Turkey's leading 100 women entrepreneurs, published by Fast Company Business.
Award won with the highest scores in both public vote and jury evaluation for the "Stories from Mothers" project in the competition organised by Lions International.
Jury Special Award in 2023 for the "Sisters Music Chain" project.
Each service fills a gap in the artist's career.
Fills the gap for self-paced learning, independent of time and place.
Meets the need for real-time interaction and Q&A with instructors.
Provides networking and in-depth hands-on experience.
Fills the gap for personalised career strategy and guidance.
Experiences of artists who have benefited from our courses.
I learned career management and signed my first sponsorship deal. Thanks to the pricing and contract modules in the course, I positioned myself professionally.
I now have a clear roadmap on copyright and artwork tracking. I negotiated my first exhibition contract myself and signed it while protecting my rights.
I learned to manage my career without a manager. After the casting process and portfolio presentation training, I landed roles in two projects.
