COO at Alpaka Games
Levent Alp
Levent graduated from the University of Virginia and later completed a master’s in Management of Entertainment and Technology Industries at Bocconi University, where he focused on how blockchain impacts creative industries. Over the past four years, he has worked at Istanbul-based tech startups, spanning early-stage, growth-stage, and late-stage. In these roles, he was responsible for leading operations, marketing, and growth. He is the COO and Co-Founder of Alpaka Games
Questions & Answers
What sets you apart from others in your industry?
We Iterate Faster, Smarter: We apply a data-driven, rapid testing approach that has already reshaped mobile gaming. Beyond Reskins: Action gaming is stuck in repetitive mechanics. We’re bringing fresh, high-precision gameplay to the genre. Self-Publishing, Full Control: We eliminate middlemen, ensuring the best player experience and highest market fit. Proven Execution: Our team has delivered 500M+ installs and $300M+ in revenue—we know what works.
Why are you excited about your company/product?
We're thrilled to push the boundaries of mobile action gaming by introducing innovative mechanics that redefine the player experience. Drawing from the post-IDFA expertise of industry leaders like Rollic, our team blends creative vision with a sharp analytical edge. This fusion positions us to carve out a dominant space in the hybrid action genre, delivering games that engage, retain, and scale like never before.
What's a memorable 'aha' moment you've had while building your startup?
One of our biggest ‘aha’ moments came when we tested our prototype in the wild. Seeing it hit strong metrics—built by just four people in two months—was a game-changer. It proved that if we could achieve this with a lean team and a tight timeline, the opportunity ahead was massive. That was the moment we knew we weren’t just chasing an idea—we had a real shot at building something big.
