Emre Danacı

Yuvarla, co-founded by Emre Danacı, digitized the transparent donation boxes we see in stores, adapting the experience to the new economy and new payment habits. The 2-person team has touched many people’s lives by adding small acts of kindness to more than half a million purchases. Yuvarla has received awards from many universities and international organizations, including Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Holding a master’s degree from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, Emre is a member of the Ashoka and International Youth Foundation networks of young social entrepreneurs, and also co-founder of FonZip, a venture serving civil society organizations.