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About
Mert Turna studied computer science at UCLA and previously co-founded Hemut (YC P25), where he served as CTO working on truck management operations, and built ship operations software deployed across more than 30 vessels. He is now the founder of Derya, which is developing an AI-based freight forwarding service.
Co-Founder at DeryaYC S26
Intro paths
Mert went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Jared Friedman, YC Group Partner — the partner who ran Derya's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Mert can intro founders to Derya's investors below.
Derya's investors · 4
Co-founders at Derya
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mert Turna?
- Mert Turna studied computer science at UCLA and previously co-founded Hemut (YC P25), where he served as CTO working on truck management operations, and built ship operations software deployed across more than 30 vessels. He is now the founder of Derya, which is developing an AI-based freight forwarding service.
- Where does Mert Turna work?
- Mert Turna is Co-Founder of Derya.
- What companies did Mert Turna found?
- Mert Turna founded Derya.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,594
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UCLA mafia463
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