Guc Ozenci, Angel Investor

Guc Ozenci is a Tech Entrepreneur, Investor, Advisor, Connector, and Triathlete. Managing Director of the Founder Institute in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia, Guc has built a portfolio of over 40 early-stage companies. In 2022 he was named Top Global Startup Leader in the entire Founder Institute network, which has accelerators across over 160 cities. He also is an angel investor and advisor to early-stage ventures, with valuations of follow-on rounds from 3x to 7x. Guc is a seasoned entrepreneur, technology professional, and thriving leader with strong, harmonizing people skills and a proven track record in connecting business needs with technology and innovation. He co-founded a SaaS startup, bootstrapped, raised VC funding, grew, and led its exit by acquisition in 2020. Ironman70.3 Triathlete and Marathoner - committed, persevered, and executed by wearing multiple hats from streamlining operations, managing relationships, and setting strategies to management of sales & marketing. A real activator and arranger with positive energy, passion, and impatience for action. A catalyst for execution through collaboration and synergy across cross-functional teams.