2023 Endeavor Retreat

12:00PM – 5:00PM Registration

3:30PM – 5:00PM Peer Group Ice-Breaker [EE’s only]

5:00PM – 7:00PM Sunset Cocktails: Meet with your fellow Endeavor Entrepreneurs as you take in the beauty of Istanbul during a sunset cruise along the Bosphorus.

7:00PM – 10:00PM Welcome Reception for Endeavor Entrepreneur Class of 2022

8:00AM – 8:45AM Breakfast

8:45AM – 9:00AM Welcome Remarks by Allen Taylor (SVP of Entrepreneur Experience & Managing Director of Endeavor Catalyst)

9:00 AM – 10:00AM Fireside Chat with Hande Cilinger, Co-founder & CEO of Insider, on her journey scaling a billion dollar global software venture that put Turkey on the tech map

10:00AM – 11:00AM Breakout Session: Join a focused breakout group discussion with experienced Endeavor founders and mentors on topics critical to scaling your business

11:00AM – 11:30AM Coffee Break

11:30AM – 1:00PM Peer Groups: Engage with a group of 6-8 fellow Endeavor Entrepreneurs to work through key strategic challenges [EE’s only]

1:00PM – 2:00PM Lunchtime conversations: Find a topic that sparks your interest and join a conversation over lunch

2:00PM – 3:00PM Break

3:00PM – 6:00PM Old City Tour: Explore Istanbul’s Ottoman & Byzantine past through a private tour starting at Hippodrome of Constantinople and ending at Topkapı Palace.

7:00PM – 10:00PM Turkish Delight: Enjoy an authentic Turkish dinner experience at the historic Binbirdirek Cistern, a subterranean reservoir that was built in the 4th century.

9:00AM – 10:00AM Panel Discussion on the Upside of a Downturn

10:00AM – 11:00AM Breakout Session: Join a focused breakout group discussion with experienced Endeavor founders and mentors on topics critical to scaling your business.

11:00AM – 11:30AM Coffee Break

11:30AM – 1:00PM Peer Groups: Engage with a group of 6-8 fellow Endeavor Entrepreneurs to work through key strategic challenges [EE’s only]

1:00PM – 1:30PM Reflections & Close-out

2:00PM – 3:00PM Farewell Lunch @ Feriye Restuarant

3:00PM – 7:00PM Optional Activities: Opt-in activities in the afternoon to help you make the most of your trip to Istanbul

Your ticket includes access to all Retreat sessions and covers meals, transportation and beverages during the retreat. Your ticket does not include travel/flights and accommodation. You can book hotel accommodations through Endeavor’s discounted room block at Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul. Please note, space is limited and first-come, first-serve.

The event is designed exclusively for Endeavor Entrepreneurs. We will also have Endeavor mentors, board members, and industry experts attending as guests and speakers to help make this an amazing event for our entrepreneurs!

Yes, you may purchase a guest social ticket for family members. This ticket includes participation in the sunset cruise and dinner on Monday, the old city tour and dinner on Tuesday, and the optional activities on Wednesday.

The Retreat will kick off on September 18th at 3pm and close with lunch on September 20th from 2pm-3pm. There will be optional activities on the afternoon of September 20th. 

Check here for visa requirements.

For participants who require a pre-arranged visa, please allow 2-3 weeks to prepare. Endeavor can help issue invitation letters when needed. Please email retreat@endeavor.org an email with the subject title: “Visa Needed for [First name, Last Name]”. In the body, please share: 1) your full name, 2) company name, and 3) an attachment with a copy of your passport. You will need a minimum of 6 months of validity on your passport.

The weather in Istanbul in September is pleasantly warm, with an average temperature of 25°C/78°F, so pack accordingly! For offsite activities, flat comfortable shoes are essential as most streets in the old city are cobblestone. 

Cancellations made before August 14th will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations made after August 14th will be subject to the full registration amount. If you are unable to travel last minute due to COVID-19, we will refund your ticket fee.