Iskender Dirik

CEO Advisor for fundraising, exits and executive branding. Former VC, CEO, and founder.

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Iskender Dirik

I advise CEOs on the moves that define companies: fundraising, exits and the executive branding that shapes how markets perceive leaders and their businesses.

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

Capital, storytelling and executive branding are not separate disciplines.
I run them as one system.

Investing

I invest in founders directly, through EQT Ventures and Nolabel Ventures, and with my angel collective.

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Some Startups I have worked with

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Host of DEALMACHER, the German-language podcast about the flow of capital. I talk with founders, investors and dealmakers from VC, PE and M&A about the deals that shaped them and what they learned along the way.

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“Iskender uniquely combines AI-content and humoristic presentation into a highest value keynote - haven’t experienced such a convincing performance in 25 years of entrepreneurial personal live. You took us on a AI science fiction journey making every listener clear what will be possible in 10 years time bringing AI into action - CONGRATULATION!”

Reiner Kurzhals, Founder of 4tree (Big Data Company acquired by McKinsey)

“I’ve never seen such an engaged audience during a keynote. Fabulous storytelling and a compelling vision about an AI-driven future.”

Benjamin Kreck, CTO Intelligent Cloud Microsoft Germany

“The attendants of our customer and partner event spoke glowingly about Iskender’s captivating performance. His futuristic keynote was simply outstanding.”

Andreas Pott, Head of Corporate Development Fiege Logistik

“Thanks a lot for the awesome keynote yesterday, totally different level than all other presentations. It’s the one I’ll remember. Clearly one of the best live presentations I’ve ever seen.”

Marc Schmidt, Head of Marketing Tech & CRM MYTOYS GROUP

“In a day of talks and presentations that could have been like any other corporate offsite, Iskender’s session blew me away. I’ve never been more excited about learning to be a better storyteller and speaker.”

Thomas Daly, Principal Product Manager Samsung NEXT

“This was pure gold. So many eye-opening insights. Harvard Business School like experience.”

Federico Stefanato, Co-Founder/CEO Waterdata

Magdalena Rogl, Head of Digital Channels at Microsoft Germany

Zoom Chat after a 1 hour virtual COUP session provided for SAP:

07:59:19

From  Andrey: THANKS a lot, Iskender!   That was a great session!

07:59:22

From  Siobhan: wow!

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From  Catherine: Thank you!

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From  Amy: amazing!

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From  Julia: Thank you very much! Was very interesting

07:59:32

From  Zye: Incredible session

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From  richa: Nicee!!!

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From  Cristian’s iPhone: thank you, awesome!!

07:59:35

From  Fireflies: Brilliant presentation ever!

07:59:36

From  Diully: Love it! Thank you so much.

07:59:39

From  Luis: Thank you, it was great!

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From  Ian Cristian: Thank you

07:59:41

From  LawtoAction: Super nice, thanks!!!

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From  Anand: Thank you

07:59:46

From  Priya: Best presentation !!

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From  Stefan: Well done thank you!

07:59:51

From  Codrina: Very engaging and useful presentation!

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From  Eileen: great coup tips!

07:59:55

From  Prasita: Thanks. A lot…I shall remember the WWW, WCW and to practice for my life :)

07:59:55

From  Gerardo: Literally, preparing can save your life!

07:59:57

From  Rashmi: Excellent session...Thank you very much to Iskender and to the organizing team !

07:59:57

From  Rashmi: Excellent sessionFrom  Pilar: So useful! Thank you!...Thank you very much to Iskender and to the organizing team !

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From  Arvin: Thank you!

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From  Krista: This was fantastic.  Thank you!!!

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From  Khulile: That was great, thank you!

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From  Ajay: awesome session

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From  Florence: REALLY GREAT - THANK YOU!!!

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From  Sarah: thank you! :)

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From  Sheryl: Thanks

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From  Ajay: great information and happy weekend everyone

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From  I315173: This is great! I learned a lot . Thank you

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From  Siobhan: Thank you!

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From  happy friday: thank you

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