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Hi, I’m Iskender Dirik
CEO Advisor for fundraising, exits and executive branding. Former VC, CEO, and founder.
I advise CEOs on the moves that define companies: fundraising, exits and the executive branding that shapes how markets perceive leaders and their businesses.
Capital, storytelling and executive branding are not separate disciplines. I run them as one system.
Venture Partner at Europe’s Largest Early Stage VC Fund
Senior Advisor at Early Stage Fund for Migrant Founders
MD at Samsung NEXT Ventures
MD Microsoft ScaleUp
MD at €100m Venture Fund of a leading European publisher
GM at Leading Web Development Platform
MD at Europe's leading Content Marketing Agency
Co-Founder of Leading Multicultural Tech Community
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