# Zeynep Ilgaz

> Founder w/ 3 exits (sold over $100M) now GP@ Cross Ocean Venture Capital

Co-founder of Confirm B, a consumer diagnostics company, acquired for $100M+.

Sold in 20,000+ stores retail stores.

CURRENT: General Partner at Cross Ocean Ventures, investing in early-stage tech companies.

Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Yale Ventures and lead mentor at Berkeley and Techstars.

Recognized with Inc. 500 Honor Roll, Most Admired CEO, and 3x Best Places to Work.

✨ HOW I CAN HELP: 
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your business to the next level, I can provide guidance and support across key areas:

Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to launch a startup
✔️ Fundraising from VCs
✔️ Crafting investor pitch decks
✔️ Go-to-market strategy
✔️ Scaling teams & operations
✔️ Revenue growth planning
✔️ Exit strategy & M&A

✨Awards and Recognitions
- San Diego Women of Distinction
- Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Company Honor Roll
- San Diego Most Admired CEO
- Inc. Best Places to Work For
- San Diego Best Places to Work For (3 consecutive years)

🚀 I believe that every founder has a unique story and journey. My goal is to meet you where you are, provide actionable insights, and help you turn your vision into reality without unnecessary stress or wasted time.

**Rating:** 5/5 (25 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $300.00

## Subscription Plans

- Fractional COO - 20hrs Per Month ($10000.00/month)
- Perfect Your Investor Pitch - 1:1 Advisor ($2500.00/month)

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/ZeynepIlgaz)
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- [Marketplace](/marketplace)