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Buğra Gündüz

Buğra Gündüz

Co-Founder & CEO at HockeyStack, Y Combinator S23 alum

San Francisco, California
Joined May 2024

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Buğra is a driven entrepreneur with a strong technical foundation, having started coding at a young age. He applied this early passion to build digital products, ultimately leading him to co-found HockeyStack, a B2B analytics platform focused on solving attribution challenges for GTM teams. nocap+2
Demonstrating a profound commitment to his startup, Buğra made the significant decision to drop out of Northwestern University after his first semester to dedicate himself fully to HockeyStack. This early dedication, combined with his leadership, enabled the company to secure substantial funding and participate in Y Combinator's S23 batch. nocap+2
Under Buğra's leadership, HockeyStack has evolved into a robust platform that consolidates customer data and leverages AI agents (Odin and Nova) to provide actionable insights for B2B sales and marketing. His strategic vision has positioned HockeyStack to help enterprises optimize their GTM strategies and manage billions in campaign spending, achieving significant revenue growth. ycombinator+3
Buğra possesses a diverse skill set encompassing digital marketing, programming, and product management, allowing him to bridge technical development with market needs. His insights on managing multi-tenancy in SaaS and commitment to building integrations demonstrate a practical understanding of software architecture and customer-centric product development. nocap+2
Beyond his professional endeavors, Buğra has a notable achievement in competitive Rubik's cube solving, securing 3rd place in a national competition with an 11-second solve. This highlights a capacity for problem-solving, focus, and rapid execution that likely translates into his entrepreneurial success. linkedin

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Achieved 3rd place in a national Rubik's cube competition with an 11-second solve. linkedin

Notes

SDshantanu duttasaid they would put
BGBuğra Gündüz
among their top picks for someone driving real impact with a marketing-focused startup.

Mar 4, 2026

DSDeepak Singlasaid
BGBuğra Gündüz
is one of the most forward-thinking ops or HR leaders they've worked with when it comes to using tech like Slack or Google Drive.

Sep 30, 2025