Mert Deveci
Founder of GodmodeHQ and Banker, ex-investment banker
London, United Kingdom
Joined April 2026
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Summary
Mert Deveci is a serial entrepreneur with a background in investment banking, who has transitioned into the AI startup space. He founded GodmodeHQ, an AI platform for sales automation, and is currently building Banker.so, an AI-powered tool for spreadsheet tasks. His ventures demonstrate a clear focus on leveraging AI to streamline business operations and improve efficiency. mertdev+4
He is an active thought leader in the startup and AI community, sharing insights and opinions through his personal website, Substack newsletter 'Founding Mode', and Twitter. His writings and posts cover topics such as startup building, AI trends, pricing strategies for AI apps, and the importance of public communication even when winding down projects. mertdev+2
Mert possesses a strong financial background, having worked as an Investment Banking Analyst and Off-Cycle Analyst at Morgan Stanley, and held intern positions at Franklin Templeton, Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking, Mercedes-Benz Türk, and Türkiye İş Bankası. This experience provides him with a solid foundation in finance and strategy, which he applies to his entrepreneurial endeavors. clay+1
His educational background includes a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations and a Minor Degree in Management from Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, complemented by his attendance at Istanbul Erkek Lisesi. This diverse academic foundation likely contributes to his analytical skills and strategic thinking. clay+3
Work
Education
Writing
We forgot how to build (with AI)
September 1, 2025A piece discussing how AI is not a revolution like mobile, cloud, or web, and how building practices have been forgotten.
AI apps are like music
August 1, 2025An article positing that pricing is where AI apps live or die, using music as an analogy.
The AI Replaces Services Myth
July 1, 2025A discussion on focusing on abundance, not replacement, in the context of AI and services.
The only startup rule that works
June 1, 2025An article discussing that even if you're clearly wrong, be clearly wrong in the startup world.
Founding Mode Substack
A newsletter for founders building serious and bold startups, covering practical and theoretical ideas around company building, AI, and the future of money and commerce.