Eren Bali is a prominent figure in the edtech industry, currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Udemy, Inc. Born in Turkey, Bali's passion for technology and education led him to co-found Udemy in 2010, alongside Oktay Caglar and Gagan Biyani. Udemy has since grown into one of the world's leading online learning platforms, offering over 185,000 courses to millions of students worldwide. As CTO, Bali is responsible for overseeing the company's technological vision and strategy, ensuring that Udemy remains at the forefront of innovation in online education. Before founding Udemy, Bali honed his skills in software development and entrepreneurship. He graduated from Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, with a degree in Computer Engineering. Bali's early career included working as a software engineer and developing his first startup, SavaNet, which provided an online learning platform for schools in Turkey. His experience in building educational technology solutions laid the foundation for his later success with Udemy. Bali's leadership and technical expertise have been instrumental in scaling Udemy's platform and expanding its reach to a global audience. Under Bali's guidance, Udemy has achieved significant milestones, including raising over $320 million in funding from investors such as Insight Partners, Stripes Group, and Norwest Venture Partners. His commitment to democratizing education and empowering learners has been a driving force behind Udemy's mission. As CTO, Bali continues to lead the company's efforts in developing cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to enhance the learning experience for users worldwide. His vision and dedication have solidified Udemy's position as a leader in the online education space.