<aside> 👋 I'm Gökhan Kantar — a product-driven professional with a passion for turning complex challenges into scalable solutions. With a proven track record in product management and business growth, I specialize in creating scalable products, building in high-performing teams and aligning strategy with execution to deliver meaningful results. My work blends user insight, data-informed decisions, and cross-functional collaboration to create impactful products in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments. Always open to connecting with forward-thinking professionals.

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Experience

ESA Esports & Media

Chief Executive Officer Hybrid – (July2024- Present)

A leader in the Turkish video game and esports industry, ESA Esports & Media is at the forefront of innovation, building Ready2.gg—the ultimate platform designed to empower Turkish gaming communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led the end-to-end product strategy and execution — from initial concept to public launch — with a hands-on approach to product management.
• Acted as the internal AI Champion, spearheading adoption across departments and leading regular training sessions to upskill the team in AI tools and practices.
• Built and managed a high-performing cross-functional leadership team
• Oversaw company-wide functions including Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Creative, and Operations to ensure strategic alignment and execution excellence.
• Successfully launched the Minimum Lovable Product (MLP), onboarded early users and brands, and scaled the platform to a 6 digit user base within 12 months.
• Forged and led strategic brand partnerships with major clients including BTC Turk, Intel, Monster Notebook, Türk Telekom, Riot Games and so on.

LA3EB

Senior Product Manager Remote – (Feb2023- July2024)

Part of the Al-Faisaliah group, La3eb is a gaming experience platform with its main focus on e-commerce, operating in 14 MENA countries.

• Senior Product Manager @la3eb. Hands-on. Product Team Manager for e-commerce.
• Led product team of 2 product managers, 12 engineers, and a designer.
• Established and rolled out better development practices for team in order to improve productivity and product quality, including timeline estimates, Agile development, and regular bug triaging.
• Successfully launched a new vertical : Fashion products and hit the MRR targets.
• Integrated with new payment providers such as Tabby and STC Pay.