Rifat Can Ishakoglu
E-commerce growth architect, agency operator, technology builder, author, and portfolio owner focused on transforming brands into algorithm-friendly, AI-ready, self-optimizing, and highly profitable entities.
Creator of A2F Growth and Co-Founder & Head of Amazon Operations at BoldRanks. He is the founder and operator of an 8-figure proprietary e-commerce portfolio including brands such as Natura, Madamelique, Caqpo, and Miltonson.
Professional Experience
Co-Founder & Head of Amazon Operations
Jan 2021 – Present
- Leads Amazon marketplace strategy, operations, and growth execution for brands seeking scalable Amazon success.
- Provides A-to-Z solutions including product launch, advertising management, operational efficiency, and product optimization.
- Builds Amazon-friendly solutions tailored to each business’s needs, with emphasis on measurable results and long-term profitability.
- Designs 360-degree ecosystems merging Meta, Affiliate, and Amazon into a single growth engine.
Marketing Coordinator & Strategic Lead
Dec 2017 – Feb 2021
- Spearheaded development and execution of digital product features and user experience strategies for Amazon’s European seller base.
- Honored with the Critical Talent Award in 2018, recognizing contributions among the top 6% of global employees.
- Managed product roadmap across fashion, beauty, skin care, home, and kitchen categories.
- Led commercial strategies, pricing, and monetization initiatives across targeted product categories.
- Optimized organizational design and processes across European and North American markets.
Senior Project Manager
Nov 2015 – Dec 2017
- Led strategic initiatives aligned with European business strategy and the global strategy team.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects and achieved a 40.5% increase in category performance.
- Implemented initiatives resulting in a 29.7% improvement in user experience and a 24.8% increase in active users.
Product Manager
Jul 2012 – Oct 2015
- Managed full product lifecycle from conception to launch for over 30 new products.
- Improved user satisfaction by 30% through platform changes.
- Contributed to a 25% increase in active users and a 20% improvement in sales conversions.
Project Manager / Junior Project Manager
May 2008 – Aug 2009
- Created over 5 annual Strategic Communication Plans with team members.
- Provided consultancy service to companies including Dogus Holding, Kiler Holding, Koc Holding, Oger Telecom, and Turk Telekom.
- Supported project administration, resource assignment, progress reporting, presentation preparation, and process improvement.
Key Impact Highlights
- Scaled 24+ brands past $148M+ in total revenue.
- Thera: reduced TACoS from 45% to 21% while maintaining $200K/month via AI-optimized ad structures.
- California Design: scaled from $38M to $78M in 2.5 years via external marketing orchestration.
- Pure: achieved +29% repeat purchase rate with 1.5 years of stockout-free growth.
- Built and operated an 8-figure proprietary e-commerce brand portfolio.
Education
General Management Program
Executive Business English and Global Communication
Undergraduate, Marketing / Communication
Core Skills
- Sales Processes
- Budgeting
- Account Management
- Amazon Marketplace Strategy
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Digital Product Strategy
- Advertising Optimization
- External Marketing Orchestration
- Data-Driven Growth Systems
- Algorithm & AI-Friendly Brand Architecture
Certifications
- Generative AI for Executives
- SaaS Business
- Data for Executives
- Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce
Current Focus
- Author of the upcoming book A2F: The Great Deception.
- Incubating a next-generation Unified Commerce OS using agentic workflows and automated data pipelines.
- Focuses on Shopify, Amazon, and external traffic source connectivity for autonomous growth infrastructure.
- Builds systems around unit economics, scalable operations, and long-term profitability.