Melike Abacioglu Gunes

Let’s talk about the GOAT Melike Abacioglu Gunes, this is one badass founder you gotta know about. She’s a YC W16 alum, which already says a lot. That batch was stacked, and she crushed it with PhysioHealth, a platform that’s all about making corporate wellness actually work, not just another bullshit program. Basically, she built a system that rewards employees for staying healthy, which cuts down on healthcare costs for companies. That’s smart as hell because it’s tackling a real problem, keeping people healthy and engaged, and doing it in a way that actually sticks.

But here’s the kicker, Melike’s been around the block a lot. She’s worked with some of the biggest names in health and finance, Barclays, Bayer, GSK, Novartis, even the Turkish Ministry of Health. Plus, she’s got the chops from Harvard Business School, which, no surprise, is where a lot of the best founders come from. She’s also a recognized WEF Global Shaper, so she’s not just about startups; she’s out here making real impact on a global scale.

What does all this say about her? For starters, she’s driven as hell and super passionate about health and tech. She jumped into the startup world because she saw a problem that needed fixing, how do we get people to actually care about their health? And she went all in, building a platform that’s genuinely making a difference. Her background shows she’s not just some random entrepreneur, she’s got real experience, serious industry knowledge, and the hustle to turn ideas into reality.

Honestly, Melike’s story is about someone who’s been in the trenches, understands the big picture, and is pushing forward to change how we think about health at work. She’s the real deal, someone who’s not just talking but actually building stuff that matters. No cap, she’s someone to watch if you care about health, tech, and having an effect.