Ozhan Akcakaya
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Ozhan Akcakaya | |
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| Born | Ozhan Akcakaya September 19, 1978 |
| Nationality | Turkish American |
| Other names | Ozzie |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Innovator |
| Known for | Founder of HITNMOVE |
Ozhan Akcakaya (also known as Ozzie) is a Turkish-American entrepreneur, innovator, and the founder of HITNMOVE. [1]
Early Life
[change | change source]Ozhan Akcakaya was born on September 19, 1978[2], in Bursa, Türkiye. Growing up in a culturally rich environment, he developed an early passion for sports, particularly boxing.[3][4][5]
Before his journey into the boxing industry, Akcakaya worked with a global rental car company, where he excelled and became a branch manager in Maryland. He then transitioned into the pharmaceutical industry, achieving recognition as the top pharmaceutical representative in the USA seven times.[6][7][8]
Industry Impact
[change | change source]Akcakaya's innovations have significantly influenced training methodologies in the boxing community. His products are used by professional athletes and trainers, enhancing both safety and performance in the sport.[9][10][11]
Awards and Recognition
[change | change source]- Innovator of the Year (2022)[12]
- Sports Equipment Design Award (2023)[13]
- Entrepreneurial Achievement Award (2023)[14]
- Top 10 Influential Innovators in Sports Technology (2024)[15]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ USPTO. "HM - Akcakaya, Ozhan Trademark Registration". USPTO.report. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ Scott, Ronald (2024-06-25). "Did These Conditioning Gloves Make The Difference In Gervonta Davis' Last Fight? -". Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Our Story". HIT N MOVE®. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Jalil's Legacy Gloves". HIT N MOVE®. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Featured". entrepreneurdailymag.com. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Peek-A-Boo Fighters: The perfect glove's design – The US Times". theustimes.com. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Gervonta Davis Chooses Hit N Move for Speed and Stamina". usreporter.com. 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Hit N Move's innovative boxing gear aims to fill the need for better equipment in the sport". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Innovating the Ring: How Ozzie Akcakaya is Revolutionizing the Boxing Training". Innovating the Ring: How Ozzie Akcakaya is Revolutionizing the Boxing Training. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "American amateur boxer Jahmal Harvey on tracking his training, using the Hit N Move reflex trainer as he sets sights on 2024 Olympics". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "An Inside Look into the HITNMOVE Gear Celebrities Are Raving About | The Los Angeles Tribune". 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "The Tale of Two Innovators: Boxraw and Hit N Move". usreporter.com. 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Hit N Move's Core Values". ceoweekly.com. 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Ozhan Akcakaya's Philosophy: Through the Boxer's Lens". ceoweekly.com. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ Bartnick, Scott; TechBullion, Angela Scott-Briggs (2023-04-12). "HIT N MOVE's Boxing Gloves Are Revolutionizing the Industry with DR-T Technology". TechBullion. Retrieved 2024-11-04.