Siyabend Özdemir
Bootstrapped and sold Gen PPT, an AI-powered presentation generator, at the age of 18. Built the startup in public, leveraging programmatic SEO and a strong presence on X.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 19min
Built a Profitable Startup and Got Acquired at Just 18
Siyabend Özdemir, who bootstrapped and sold his AI startup Gen PPT at just 18, shares his incredible journey. He discusses how he validated his idea through a real SEO dataset and leveraged a strong presence on X for growth. Siyabend highlights the smooth acquisition process, emphasizing the importance of organizational readiness and the right platform choice. He also reflects on handling burnout and hints at exciting future ventures, proving that age is no barrier to entrepreneurial success.
