Istanbul, Türkiye
Experienced investment manager, business developer, fundraiser and innovation strategist, managing multiple projects on tight deadlines in fast-paced work environments. Strong communicator and connector able to build effective business and fundraising strategies. Skilled researcher, able to think analytically to find creative solutions to support dynamic mission goals. Key Accomplishments ► Coached 30+ tech companies on strategy, business development and fundraising; helped to raise pre-seed and seed funding. ► Successfully coordinated, motivated, and trained a distributed team across 20+ regions and 5 different time zones, highlighting exceptional leadership in business development endeavors. ► Managed launch of pilot projects for 50+ companies and helped scale in large international corporations including Coca-Cola, Leroy Merlin, Nornickel, X5 Retail Group. ► Launched and optimized deal sourcing processes at various VCs, leading to strategic partnerships with top-tier startups and fostering innovation for portfolio growth.
Focused on portfolio management of digital assets, namely Fintech, Software Development, Industrial AI, Construction Tech. – Launched deal sourcing and deal flow processes, forging connections with top-tier startups. These collaborations led to mutually beneficial partnerships, driving innovation and growth for the LP’s assets. – Conducted market analysis, deal sourcing and assisted in due diligence, ensuring informed investment decision-making, preparing internal reporting as well as marketing materials. – Led strategy and M&A initiatives with major assets across diverse geographies, yielding solutions for critical challenges. – Managed a portfolio of digital assets – strategic development, executive recruitment, fundraising, tech roadmap planning and market expansion. – Built a robust partnership with major assets through strategic areas of synergy and value creation, implementing innovative solutions that resulted in an impressive annual turnover.
– Played a pivotal role in advising tech companies on strategy, business development and fundraising, significantly contributing to impactful achievements while actively participating on Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards. – Spearheaded innovation within corporations by orchestrating and executing educational initiatives, strategically guiding companies in launching pilot projects involving both internal and external tech teams. – Orchestrated and led fintech, prop-tech, and retail-tech acceleration programs, fostering growth and innovation in these sectors. – Presented at prominent tech events, sharing insights on Lean startup principles, investor relations, and pitch deck construction.
► The Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Program powered by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (Nov 2023 – Feb 2024)
– Led deal sourcing by conducting in-depth market research to identify high-potential startups aligned with the Fund’s investment thesis. – Built a startup funnel process from the ground up yielding a consistent monthly flow of 100+ early-stage companies from the US, EU, and CIS. – Built a startup funnel process from the ground up, resulting in a steady monthly pipeline of 100+ early-stage companies from the US, EU, and CIS. – Restructured Fund’s investment proposal to center around international companies, aligning with a new investment strategy (IIDF-2). – Forged strategic partnerships with venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and other industry professionals in the US, EU, and SEA, strengthening the Fund's network and expanding its industry influence. – Led the PR team’s efforts, successfully executing over 50 press releases, interviews, and research initiatives, effectively enhancing the Fund's visibility and influence.