MS Office
Ege Ağca
VC Associate
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience across venture capital, technology consulting, and startup environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proven track record in leading due diligence processes, facilitating successful deals, and implementing strategic IT initiatives. Skilled in financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning, coupled with the ability to drive business development and manage cross-functional teams. Demonstrated expertise in market research, risk assessment, and project management. Adept at building strong professional networks and presenting to senior executives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Technology consulting projects
4
4
Startup Investments Led
Work History
Venture Capital Associate
twozero Ventures - Techone VC - Logo Ventures
Istanbul, Turkey
04.2022 - Current
- Worked in three venture capital funds concurrently, including working as a manager at TwoZero Ventures, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and leadership capabilities.
- Led and coordinated the due diligence process for over 300 potential investments, including deep dives into market trends, competitive landscapes, and financial models.
- Facilitated communication between portfolio companies and fund partners, aiding in the negotiation and closing of deals.
- Developed and implemented investment theses and strategies based on extensive research and market analysis.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with founders, co-investors, and other industry professionals, expanding our network and deal flow.
- Played a key role in the investment committee, presenting and defending potential deals to partners.
- Provided operational and strategic support to portfolio companies, assisting in areas such as business development, finance, and hiring.
- Monitored the performance of portfolio companies, providing regular updates and reports to fund partners.
- Organized and attended industry events and conferences, promoting the funds and staying informed about emerging trends and opportunities.
Senior Finance and Strategy Associate
Thread in Motion
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked with cross-functional teams to develop applications for clients based on their needs and audiences.
- Oversaw the relations with existing investors and sought new investors. • Curated go-to-market strategy for new products and new markets.
- Analyzed current and past trends in key performance indicators to inform future business direction.
- Curated periodical reports summarizing key industry dynamics and trends including new technological investments in key sectors.
- Successfully created a cold mail campaign to investors with more than 900 recipients.
- Actively took part in new investor meetings and provided potential investors with required data points.
Technology Consultant, Istanbul, Turkey
EY
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked in a digital transformation project in a major bank in Turkey.
- Evaluated current IT organization and application architecture design.
- Conducted benchmark analysis and best practices and developed roadmap for the future state aligned to the IT organization structure.
- Created detailed roadmaps of action items and project goals and provided reporting and analysis to inform budgeting and planning.
- Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams of up to 50 members, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget in 95% of cases.
- Conducted in-depth market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
Business Analyst
Experteam
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked in an international project for a major Turkish utility company to cut down 3 billion Turkish Lira annual costs incurred from electricity theft.
- Worked effectively to combine the vision of clients, with the capabilities of developers in order to provide clear design specifications.
- Assisted project managers in the transition to Agile Methodology. Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain business information and key data informing responses to development requests.
- Drafted strategic business intelligence roadmap, complete with data governance policies and tactical information safeguards.
- Led international team of 40 developers, conducting rigorous testing to ensure the high quality of software developments.
Education
Master of Arts - Business Information Systems
Boğaziçi University
Istanbul 02.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - International Economics and Management
Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Milano 09.2015 - 12.2018
High School Diploma - Science and Math Specialization
American Collegiate Institute
Izmir 09.2010 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Red Hook Public High School
New York 08.2012 - 06.2013
Skills
Project Management
undefinedSoftware
G Suite
SQL
Python
SPSS
ChatGPT
Interests
- Generative AI
- Blockchain
- World History
- Economics
- Impact Investing
- Green Practices
Affiliations
- Impact VC Member
- Rotary International
Timeline
Venture Capital Associate
twozero Ventures - Techone VC - Logo Ventures
04.2022 - Current
Senior Finance and Strategy Associate
Thread in Motion
06.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - Business Information Systems
Boğaziçi University
02.2020 - 06.2021
Technology Consultant, Istanbul, Turkey
EY
01.2020 - 06.2021
Business Analyst
Experteam
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - International Economics and Management
Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
09.2015 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Red Hook Public High School
08.2012 - 06.2013
High School Diploma - Science and Math Specialization
American Collegiate Institute
09.2010 - 06.2015
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