Yangoversity MENA 2025: Istanbul Edition
Yangoversity
November 27, 2025
Yangoversity is a regular part of life at Yango — a space where teams from different regions meet, exchange experience, and recharge with new energy. The Istanbul edition brought colleagues together again for three exciting days at the Crystal Ballroom, filled with conversations, workshops, product deep dives, and late-evening moments that shape real teamwork.
It was another chapter in a continuous journey that keeps strengthening how we work across markets. See what it was really like:
Insights From Across the Region
The event opened with regional deep-dive sessions — honest, grounded discussions where country and product leaders shared what truly shapes their markets: real situations, lessons learned, and the context that makes every market unique.
As the program unfolded, the room filled with the kind of energy that only happens when people meet face-to-face again.
Islam Abdul Karim
Regional Head Yango Group Middle East
"The atmosphere here feels like home – surrounded by family, sharing greetings and simply having fun together."
Learning by Doing
Panels, workshops, and simulations pushed participants to explore new thinking rather than simply listening. The MENAP entrepreneurship panel brought practical stories about navigating regional complexity. The Market Maze simulation demanded quick reactions, bold decisions, and teamwork under pressure. And throughout the day, people kept picking up ideas from one another — often in the most unexpected moments.
Miral Sharif
Country Manager Yango Pakistan
"The speakers give you a real sense of entrepreneurial culture and the opportunity to learn from people who have achieved great things in different countries."
This hands-on rhythm has become part of Yangoversity’s DNA: you learn not because someone instructs you, but because you’re inside the experience.
Teamwork That Feels Effortless
Day 3 brought the Field Case Study presentations — always one of the highlights.
Some participants already knew each other from previous Yangoversity editions or cross-market projects. Others were meeting for the first time.
Max Glagolev
Regional VP MENA & Asia, Yango Ride
"It's essential to be open-minded and bring all your energy. Invest it in this environment, and it will give you back even more."
But on stage, the blend felt natural. Teams defended their ideas with confidence, complemented each other’s points, and showed how quickly a strong working dynamic can emerge when people share purpose and trust.
Jenny Maunonen
L&D at Yango Ride
"The final day Field Case Studies were powerful. Our Yangoers tackled 10 cases and presented 10 solid strategies. The level of strategic thinking was genuinely impressive!"
What Stays After the Event Ends
Just like every edition, this Yangoversity ended with new connections, new clarity and a lot of new ideas.The Closing Dinner wrapped everything with warmth, stories, and the feeling that these three days weren’t just productive — they were meaningful.
Inès Clariana
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Yango Play
"The atmosphere is what will stay with me. It’s rare to be in a room where you feel challenged, inspired, and supported at the same time. You could feel everyone genuinely wanting to learn and help each other grow."
Yangoversity will continue — in new cities, new formats, and with new people joining each time. The value stays the same: real communication, real teamwork, and the chance to grow together.
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If experiences like this inspire you, explore our open roles and consider joining the Yango team — where collaboration and global impact are part of everyday work.
