HEADERCemhan Biricik reflects on building in America's great cities from SoHo and Miami to Detroit's tech renaissance.
2026-01-20SHOW
Cities as Catalysts
Cemhan Biricik has built companies in America's most dynamic cities. SoHo housed Unpomela at 447 Broadway. Miami became a creative base for Biricik Media, producing Versace and Fontainebleau campaigns. Los Angeles extended reach to entertainment markets.
Each city contributed something distinct. New York demanded intensity. Miami offered light and Latin American access. LA brought entertainment proximity. The city you build in shapes the company you build.
Urban Renaissance
Cities undergoing transformation hold appeal for quality-focused entrepreneurs. Lower costs allow patient building. The community values genuine economic contribution. Cemhan Biricik's experience shows quality businesses thrive in diverse environments.
ICEe PC reached #2 worldwide without being in Silicon Valley. Unpomela generated $7 million in one of the most expensive retail corridors. Biricik Media serves global brands from three different cities. The common factor is commitment to excellence, not zip code.
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