Welcome to Our Family

The Özenbirkan Family

A story woven through continents and generations

Our roots trace back to Uzbekistan and Bulgaria, through Turkey, and now span across the globe — from Istanbul to London. We are entrepreneurs, professionals, creators, and dreamers united by our shared heritage.

Meet Our Family

Zafer Uğur
Father

Zafer Uğur

A retired Turkish Army officer turned security industry expert and entrepreneur. After a distinguished military career, Zafer continued serving in the security sector as a trainer and manager on significant projects. Together with his wife Selma, he co-founded a custom furniture manufacturing business that exported to the Netherlands and the UK. Now enjoying a peaceful retirement in Şarköy, Tekirdağ, overlooking the Marmara Sea.

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Selma
Mother

Selma

Retired from the Turkish Justice Ministry after a distinguished career as an officer. An entrepreneur at heart, Selma managed various businesses alongside her ministry work, always balancing her professional duties with her passion for creating and building. After co-running a successful furniture business with Zafer, she now enjoys the tranquil life in Şarköy, surrounded by nature and the sea.

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Müge
Sister

Müge

A passionate chef who discovered her true calling in the culinary arts. After studying at MSA Culinary Arts Academy — Turkey's premier culinary school — Müge has worked in prestigious kitchens including W Doha Hotel in Qatar and Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul. Now based in London at La Petite Auberge, she continues to create culinary magic. Recently married to her long-time partner, sharing their journey from Istanbul to the world.

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Bora
Developer & Entrepreneur

Bora

A self-taught developer with a foundation in mechatronics and automation. Starting with Assembly and C programming in technical high school, Bora built his first robots and programs there. After exploring both Mechatronics and Computer Engineering at university, he chose the path of continuous self-learning. Specializing in blockchain and gaming technology since 2021, he founded a blockchain and gaming services company in 2025 that has facilitated millions of dollars in digital asset creation and trading.

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Our Origins

Our family's roots span across Central Asia and the Balkans. On the mother's side, ancestors migrated from Uzbekistan to Zonguldak, Turkey, centuries ago. On the father's side, the family came from Kırcaali, Bulgaria, settling in Aydın, Çine in the late 1800s. This rich heritage of migrations has shaped who we are today — a family that embraces diversity and cherishes connections across borders.

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