Özlem Değirmenci

Ozlem Degirmenci is a seasoned professional and founder of GrowthWise, specializing as a Growth Strategist for tech startups since March 2023, focusing on customer acquisition and market research. As an Advisor of Global Programs and Global Hubs at İTÜ ARI Teknokent since May 2024, Ozlem provides strategic planning in marketing and government operations. Additionally, Ozlem serves as a Fractional Chief Strategy Officer at Onedocs and a Fractional Chief Revenue Growth Officer at Expertera. As a Partner at Riders.ai since August 2020, oversight of business expansion and customer acquisition is a key focus. Previous roles include Program Manager for International Acceleration Programs at İTÜ ARI Teknokent, Project Senior Specialist, and Grants Assistant Specialist at Koç Üniversitesi, alongside experience in project management at ODS Danışmanlık, Yandex, and BAMA TECHNOLOGY. Ozlem holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Public Administration from Middle East Technical University.