Build smarter, raise better, move forward with clarity.

Early-stage

fundraising

Product

leadership

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Career transition

coaching

Founder mental

health

ABOUT ME

From investment banking to startups and fintech, I have spent the last 10 years figuring out how to build products, raise capital, and get things done. Now I mentor founders and leaders to do the same — minus the mistakes I already made.

Build products that matter

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Fundraise with confidence

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Lead with clarity

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Find fulfillment

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Build products that matter · Fundraise with confidence · Lead with clarity · Find fulfillment ·

My services

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    Fundraising & Investor Strategy

    Tap into my investor network and get practical guidance on pitching, closing, and raising capital effectively.

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    Product Leadership

    Leverage 10 years of experience leading products at N26, Backmarket, and Zalando to define, launch, and scale what matters.

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    Career & Professional Growth

    Support for leveling up, exploring new roles, and shaping your next steps with clarity and confidence.

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    Resilience & Mindset

    Build the resilience, focus, and mindset to thrive under pressure and stay effective as a founder or leader.

MY PROCESS

1. Figure out what actually matters

No buzzwords, no distractions. We focus on the decisions and opportunities that actually move the needle.

2. Build a plan that works in the real world

Product strategy, fundraising, career moves, or mindset. We map actionable steps that actually get results.

3. Make it happen (and skip the mistakes)

I guide you hands-on so you execute confidently, using my experience and network to avoid wasted effort.

4. Learn, adapt, and level up

We review what worked, course-correct fast, and strengthen the resilience and mindset to handle whatever comes next.

  • I had an incredible mentoring session with Ceren on entrepreneurship and product strategy. Her intelligence and ability to connect with my experience stood out as she shared invaluable insights, turning complex topics into practical advice. I left feeling inspired, focused, and armed with concrete next steps. Highly recommend her mentorship!

    Ina, UX Manager

  • I had a very productive meeting with Ceren about running a startup. She gave me a lot of useful advice in terms of choosing the right co-founder, growing your personal skills, how the VC landscape has changed in fundraising, and the possibilities of monetising your product. I would definitely recommend having a session with Ceren, as she has many interesting insights from her own experience and is also a good listener.

    Henry, Entrepreneur

  • My session with Ceren was incredibly insightful and exactly what I needed at this stage of the journey. She brought a clear, investor-informed perspective on what early-stage founders should prioritize before raising and her guidance cut straight to the essentials. If you’re a founder navigating pre-seed fundraising or refining your early GTM strategy, I highly recommend booking time with Ceren. Her clarity, experience, and directness make her an invaluable guide.

    Linda, Entrepreneur

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