Cagri Sarigoz on AI, SEO, and Global Investing: Lessons from Turkey’s Startup & Real Estate Markets | Modern Investing Podcast

Message the HostIn this episode, we’re joined by Cagri Sarigoz, Head of SEO & AI at CitizenShipper, international angel investor, and a rising voice in the Turkish tech and startup scene.Cagri shares:How a local Turkish fintech unlocked U.S. stock investing for him—and many othersHis personal evolution from tech stocks to ETFs and index fundsA candid look at Turkey’s startup landscape, full of resilience and entrepreneurial driveHis approach to real estate investing in an inflation-prone, volatile currency marketWhy platforms like Sidepocket caught his attention as a solution to wealth erosion“In a country where inflation is high, every investment decision becomes an act of financial preservation.”This episode offers a rare, boots-on-the-ground view of cross-border investing, the Turkish tech scene, and how global investors think about balancing stability and innovation.About Cagri Sarigoz:Cagri Sarigoz is a marketing and product leader, currently serving as Head of SEO & AI at CitizenShipper, where he helps drive growth through cutting-edge automation and strategy. Based in Turkey, Cagri is also a prolific angel investor, with interests spanning startups, real estate, and public markets.He’s known for his ability to connect global ideas with local execution, offering unique insight into the Turkish startup ecosystem while managing a diversified investment portfolio across asset classes. Cagri writes and speaks about productivity, investing, and AI, and is a passionate advocate for financial tools that protect and empower individuals in volatile economies.Click Here to Check Out Our Upcoming Online Investing EventsAbout Sidepocket:If you don't have the time to professionally trade and are tired of being at the whim of the market's ups and downs, consider using Sidepocket to automate investing.Sidepocket monitors the markets 24/7 and automatically rebalances your holdings each month. To maximize returns while protecting against loss. That's why Sidepocket applies sophisticated quantitative methods, including tactical asset allocation to systematically minimize these drawdowns and consistently protect and grow your hard earned savings.To learn more, visit www.sidepocket.com