Kaan shares his journey from law degree to Web3 developer advocate at Stellar Development Foundation. After years in legal practice, he discovered blockchain's pace was a better fit. Now at SDF following Risein bootcamp, he encourages others to make the transition.
Senior developer advocate Kaan discusses his unconventional journey from law degree to Web3 leadership. After years in legal practice, he discovered blockchain's rapid innovation pace offered a better fit than the slow-moving legal industry. Risein bootcamp became his 2022 entry point, launching a full-time Web3 career at Stellar Development Foundation. Kaan reflects on overcoming self-doubt, the crucial role of community mentorship, and why the ecosystem's institutional maturity makes now an ideal time for career transitions. His core message: builders from non-traditional backgrounds are not just welcome, they're essential to ecosystem growth. If you're willing to learn and commit, there's a place for you in Web3.
