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Building systems for complex, high-stakes environments.

Founder of DefRM - a platform transforming defence procurement. Background in economics, trading, and large-scale systems modelling, with work used by institutions including the IMF.

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Years operating across finance, policy, and startups
6+
Systems built across economics, trading, and defence
10+
Core focus areas
Sales, Systems, Strategy
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About Me

Building structure for complex, fragmented environments.

My background spans economics, trading, and early-stage company building - with a consistent focus on turning ambiguous problems into clear, executable frameworks.

I previously developed one of the most advanced models of central banking independence, analysing 16 countries from 1945-2019. The work has been used by institutions including the IMF.

Alongside this, I've built algorithmic trading systems, worked on capital raising and growth in early-stage companies, and operated across both technical and commercial roles.

I'm currently the co-founder of DefRM, where we're building the world's first comprehensive defence procurement platform - enabling companies to navigate complex tenders, manage stakeholders, and win contracts more effectively.

I'm most interested in problems where:

  • The environment is complex and opaque
  • Existing tools are insufficient
  • Outcomes depend on structured execution over time

Focus Areas

  • Defence procurement systems & deal infrastructure
  • Economic and quantitative modelling
  • Early-stage company building and execution

Experience

Selected experience across startups, finance, and systems-driven work.

2024 - Present

Co-Founder, DefRM

Defence procurement platform

  • Building a system to manage and optimise defence deal workflows across RFIs, tenders, and contract execution.
  • Designing deal intelligence models to track and quantify opportunity progression
  • Structuring workflows across multi-stakeholder procurement environments
  • Working with defence SMEs to replace fragmented CRM and Excel processes
  • Focused on secure deployment (on-premise and GovCloud)

2025 - Present

Sales Jumpstart

Developing my sales skillset to better benefit my startup ventures whilst involving myself more in the VC and founder ecosystem.

  • Building and managing outbound pipelines through structured, targeted outreach to founders and operators
  • Engaging decision-makers to understand commercial priorities, pain points, and internal processes
  • Qualifying opportunities and progressing them into active sales conversations
  • Iterating on messaging and positioning to improve response rates and conversion across segments

2023 - 2024

Co-Founder / Operator, Syren

AI-driven business applications

  • Worked on building and exploring AI-driven solutions for business applications, focused on how machine learning systems can improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
  • Engaged with the development and application of AI systems in real-world business contexts
  • Explored how automation and data-driven approaches can streamline workflows and improve outcomes
  • Contributed to shaping early-stage product direction and positioning within the AI solutions space

2020

Business Development Analyst, Cosmonauts

Deal execution and commercial operations

  • Supported deal execution and commercial operations in a client-facing environment.
  • Participated in high-level deal calls and client discussions
  • Analysed datasets to support pitch materials and strategy
  • Developed commercial and analytical skillset in fast-paced setting

Education

Masters Degree

Economics - Distinction

Bachelors Degree

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics - First Class

Additional Awards and Certifications

Global Security: Confronting the Complex Security Challenges Of The Future

Advanced Level 6 Diploma in Trading & Financial Market Analysis

Winner of National University E-Sports League (NUEL) League of Legends

Contact

Direct contact details for email and social profiles.

Huseyin@defrm.com

https://github.com/Husey-A

https://x.com/Huseyin_Akbayir

https://www.linkedin.com/in/huseyinakbayir/