From 1 to 1000 Impact: RNV Analytics

Our CEO and Co-founder, Gökhan Yücel, was a guest on İTÜ Çekirdek's "From 1 to 1000 Impact" program, where he shared the story of RNV Analytics' founding, growth journey, and its impact on retail technology.

At RNV Analytics, with our SaaS product Klibre, we leverage big data analytics and AI-powered algorithms to support retail brands in inventory management, pricing, and operational planning processes. Today, we are market leaders in Turkey's apparel retail sector and run optimization processes for over 200 brands across 8 countries globally.

During the program, Gökhan explained how our paths crossed with İTÜ Çekirdek, the trainings and programs we participated in during our incubation period, and how being part of the portfolio accelerated our strategy for expanding into new markets—sharing insights that can inspire new entrepreneurs.

What does RNV do?

RNV Analytics is a startup that solves problems such as inventory management and pricing for retail companies using AI-powered algorithms and big data analysis.

How did your paths cross with İTÜ Çekirdek, and what support did you receive?

Our journey with İTÜ Çekirdek began in the early days of our startup, through entrepreneurship trainings and incubation programs. The incubation period had a clear impact, allowing us to structure our company and validate our product-market fit in a short time.

With the guidance of professors, partners, and expert mentors from the Mentornity program, we were able to advance our structural development effectively. Later, as a portfolio company of İTÜ Çekirdek, we aimed to enter new markets and develop new products with the support of their investment.

How does it feel to be an İTÜ Çekirdek startup?

Being part of İTÜ Çekirdek—from incubation to becoming a portfolio company—has acted like a litmus test for us. This strong institution gave us confidence in the early stages and demonstrated our differentiation from other startups through its investment.

Now, as we develop new products and enter new markets, the trainings, partnerships, and Mentornity programs—this time more detailed and goal-oriented—are helping us grow even faster.

What advice would you give to startups that haven't joined İTÜ Çekirdek yet?

I highly recommend startups to join İTÜ Çekirdek, especially during the incubation period. As someone who transitioned from a corporate background to entrepreneurship, I received most of my technical and structural knowledge—such as product-market fit, business canvas development, and foundational entrepreneurship skills—through İTÜ Çekirdek.

Additionally, it has a very strong network. Through corporate partnerships and collaborations, startups can reach entirely new levels. Whether it's the Big Bang stage, international programs like INNOGATE, or transitions to technology parks, İTÜ Çekirdek supports startups with its experience.

What are your future goals?

RNV Analytics is currently the clear market leader in Turkey's apparel retail sector. Globally, we manage the optimization processes for nearly 200 major brands across 8 countries.

With our investment and growth strategy, we aim to expand into new markets, starting with Europe, MENA, and Africa, and we have already completed preliminary client discussions in these regions.

We are a fast-growing company, having tripled in size over the last five months, and we aim to continue this growth by entering new markets. Ultimately, our goal is to become a company that operates across multiple continents, supporting employees and retailers worldwide.