Product • Commercial • Growth

Building products.
Scaling businesses.

I'm Serhad Akkoc — a product and commercial leader connecting technology, customer needs and market opportunities. I turn complex propositions into products, partnerships and measurable growth.

Based in Espoo, Finland International B2B technology

Serhad Akkoc in his office
Serhad AkkocProduct & Commercial Leadership
15+ years
Commercial and product leadership
€154K
Innovation funding secured
190%
Partner-network expansion at Huawei
EU-wide
RegTech and connected-data market focus
01 / Profile

Technology is the starting point.
Business impact is the goal.

My experience spans product strategy, commercialization, B2B business development, international go-to-market, enterprise partnerships and executive leadership. I've worked across enterprise technology, SaaS, telecom, location intelligence, innovation services and connected-data ecosystems.

Most recently, I led Steelbridge Oy, an EU Data Act-focused SaaS initiative, bringing a complex regulatory need from concept to working MVP, developing its commercial proposition and building a partner ecosystem that included collaboration with Deloitte Germany.

I combine an MBA and urban/GIS background with formal studies in Innovation and Industrial Change at Åbo Akademi University, applying a practical, customer-led approach to emerging technologies.

Product strategy & roadmapEnterprise B2BGTM & pricingStrategic partnershipsAI / Data / IoTCross-functional leadership
02 / Selected work

Projects and outcomes.

A selection of product, growth and commercialization initiatives. Additional details and references are available upon request.

RegTech / SaaS / Connected dataSteelbridge
EU Data Act platform
Concept → MVP → Market

Building a regulatory technology platform

Led product and commercial execution for an EU Data Act platform, including MVP delivery, product positioning, enterprise outreach, pricing and a partner-led market approach.

Introducing Steelbridge at a SITRA event
Introducing Steelbridge at a SITRA event
Outcome: €154K innovation funding secured; MVP delivered
Partnerships / Telecom / EcosystemsHuawei
regional partner growth
Ecosystem development

Scaling partnerships across markets

Developed a multi-market technology partner ecosystem and drove cross-functional business development through relationship management and commercially focused execution.

Huawei team at Slush
Huawei team at Slush
Outcome: 190% network expansion across 10 countries
Innovation / Commercial operationsSpinverse
pipeline visibility
Strategy → Sales execution

Turning innovation opportunities into pipeline

Supported opportunity development and structured sales visibility through CRM processes and dashboard-oriented reporting for innovation-focused services.

Focus: Commercialization, prioritization and KPIs
Digital products / Market developmentLocation intelligence
and digital services
Market & product leadership

Connecting location data with customer value

Built experience in digital-service commercialization, partner development and market operations through leadership roles at Yandex, HERE/NAVTEQ and related businesses.

Yandex football club technology partnership ceremony
Yandex football club technology partnership ceremony
Focus: Product-market alignment and B2B relationships
03 / Speaking & media

Ideas, partnerships and
career moments.

Selected appearances, publications and milestones across AI, connected data and international technology. Select any image for a closer look.

TechClass AI Forum
TechClass AI ForumSharing perspectives on AI and market development.
On stage at TechClass
On stage at TechClassA closer look at the AI Forum presentation.
Deloitte × Steelbridge webinar
Deloitte × Steelbridge webinarA discussion on the EU Data Act.
Deloitte × Steelbridge whitepaper
Deloitte × Steelbridge whitepaperNavigating the EU Data Act: turning compliant data access into business value.
Whitepaper contacts
Whitepaper contactsThe contributors and contact page from the publication.
Yellow Pages chatbot coverage
Yellow Pages chatbot coverageBrand magazine interview on conversational digital services.
Huawei at Slush
Huawei at SlushTechnology and ecosystem presentation.
Yellow Pages profile
Yellow Pages profileA career feature in the media.
Avea recognition
Avea recognitionRecognition from an earlier telecom career chapter.
04 / How I contribute

Where I create value.

Bridging product, customer and commercial priorities — from early validation to international scale.

01 — PRODUCT

Product strategy & execution

Customer discovery, value propositions, roadmaps, MVP validation, prioritization and lifecycle decisions.

02 — COMMERCIAL

Go-to-market & growth

Market entry, enterprise sales, pricing, demand development and commercialization of complex solutions.

03 — ECOSYSTEMS

Partnerships & leadership

Strategic alliances, cross-functional teams, stakeholder alignment and international business networks.

Want the full career story?

Request my CV or connect to discuss product leadership, business development and international growth opportunities.

For a detailed résumé and references, please get in touch.
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05 / Get in touch

Let's make something valuable happen.

Whether you're recruiting for a senior product or commercial role, exploring a partnership, or looking for an experienced advisor — I'd be happy to connect.

LocationEspoo · Helsinki metropolitan area · Finland

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