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Founder · Senior Partner · Strategic Growth Architect

At the core of everything I do is a belief: the future should be inclusive, and AI should drive impact, not just innovation.


With two decades of experience at the intersection of business, tech, and strategy, I help organizations unlock growth, navigate transformation, and expand across borders. I specialize in turning bold ideas into sustainable business outcomes with clarity, purpose, and momentum.


What I Do

  • Strategic Growth & Market Entry
  • Business Transformation & Innovation
  • Tech-Driven Organizational Scaling
  • Brand & Product Positioning
  • Start-Up Acceleration


I know how to spot a market opportunity and shape it into something meaningful. 


I’ve launched companies, grown brands, and helped teams turn ideas into traction. I’ve also worked side-by-side with clients as they navigated complex digital transformations, always with one foot in strategy and the other in technology. 


Mentorship is something I hold close to my heart. I actively support high-achieving students and young professionals; because potential deserves nurturing, not waiting.


If you're building something bold or navigating a space that feels uncertain, you're in the right place.


Ready to Collaborate?


I work with visionaries, disruptors, and decision-makers. If you're ready to think big and move fast—let's connect.


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Real Testimonials

Ove Munch Ovesen - Senior Advisor

Gökçe Nur Yazıcı - Technical Product Owner

Ove Munch Ovesen - Senior Advisor

It’s a pleasure for me to recommend Serra Ilgaz. I have known her for years, and she has always done her utmost to deliver high quality result within the requested deadlines. In addition she expose high interpersonal skills – making her a asset for every organization.

Ayman Hassan - Vice President

Gökçe Nur Yazıcı - Technical Product Owner

Ove Munch Ovesen - Senior Advisor

Serra is a very bright & talented lady who strives to do her utmost best in work & is a perfectionist

Gökçe Nur Yazıcı - Technical Product Owner

Gökçe Nur Yazıcı - Technical Product Owner

Gökçe Nur Yazıcı - Technical Product Owner

Serra 's a joy to work with. She is a well connected professional who always takes the time to support anyone in her network. She has an impressive background and a boundless energy. She makes things happen.

Podcast

Serra is attending the following events

03/27/2025

Women in Economics Symposium

All day

One Federal Reserve Bank Plaza Broadway and Locust Street St. Louis, MO 63102

Event Details

03/27/2025

Women in Economics Symposium

Features keynote speakers Cecilia Rouse, president of the Brookings Institution, and Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda.

All day

One Federal Reserve Bank Plaza Broadway and Locust Street St. Louis, MO 63102

03/12/2025

AI and Cybersecurity: The Future of Defense

17:00pm

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18:00pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gflW7WVX3FY

Event Details

03/12/2025

AI and Cybersecurity: The Future of Defense

CISCO Networking 

17:00pm

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18:00pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gflW7WVX3FY

11/14/2024

ICANN81 AGM

Istanbul Congress Center (ICC)

Event Details

11/14/2024

ICANN81 AGM

ICANN 81 - Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Istanbul Congress Center (ICC)

08/13/2024 - 08/14/2024

Istanbul Blockchain Week

All day

IstanbulBlockWk

Event Details

08/13/2024 - 08/14/2024

Istanbul Blockchain Week

Turkey's leading blockchain conference

IstanBlock, W3Expo, IstanHack, VC Connect

All day

IstanbulBlockWk

04/26/2024

Annual Women in Tech Global Conference 2024

All day

https://www.womentech.net/women-tech-conference

Event Details

04/26/2024

Annual Women in Tech Global Conference 2024

 

All day

https://www.womentech.net/women-tech-conference

More Events

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More About Serra

My Journey

Senior Partner & Founder

CorpoConnect Consulting - Türkiye

I founded CorpoConnect to advise ambitious leaders on growing intelligently and scaling with purpose. I work with clients ready to challenge the status quo and transform their potential into performance.


Co-Founder & Director of Business Development

BioSecure Medikal  - Türkiye - EU - USA

Spearheaded brand creation, product launches, and international expansion across the UK, EU, and US. Bridged healthtech innovation with global market strategy.


Director of Business Development

Appcent  - Türkiye

Orchestrated Appcent’s transition from survival to success. Built agile teams, scaled digital operations, and helped clients elevate value through tailored mobile solutions. Delivered CRM excellence, pricing models, and smart resource allocation.


Business Strategy Consultant - Türkiye - UK

Advised businesses on growth strategy, product development, go-to-market execution, and commercial transformation. I bring structure to vision—and action to insight.


Lecturer – Executive MBA

Bahçeşehir University - Türkiye

Taught Marketing Management to EMBA students. Known for transforming lectures into strategic storytelling that sticks.


Start-Up Partner & Business Development Lead

Led three start-ups through launch and growth phases—from SaaS inventory platforms to social networking apps. Built teams, refined GTM strategies, and helped shape products that fit the market.


Regional Manager – Africa & Gulf

Novo Nordisk – EMEA

Led revenue growth and stakeholder engagement in 12 countries, from South Africa to Saudi Arabia. Built long-term value in diverse, high-stakes markets.


Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

Novo Nordisk – Japan –  China – Denmark

Negotiated key supplier contracts in Japan, oversaw performance in China, and aligned global sourcing strategies with HQ in Denmark.


Business Processes Talent Pool

Novo Nordisk – France – Denmark 

Completed a high-impact rotational program focused on business process innovation across three continents.


Brand Manager

Procter & Gamble  - Türkiye

Managed Pantene, Rejoice, and Herbal Essences across emerging markets. Delivered powerful product strategies rooted in consumer insight.


Global Talent Program

MasterCard International – AIESEC – USA

Joined the Global Services team at MasterCard via the AIESEC Talent Program. An early dive into cross-cultural collaboration and innovation in finance.


Ready to Collaborate?


I work with visionaries, disruptors, and decision-makers. If you're ready to think big and move fast—let's connect.

My Passion

I believe in the power of a growth mindset: the courage to stay curious, the humility to ask better questions, and the discipline to keep evolving.


Every project I take on is an opportunity to grow—not just the business, but the team, the mindset, and the impact we leave behind.

About Me

What I Do

What Drives Me

What Drives Me

  • Strategic Growth & Market Entry
  • Business Transformation & Innovation
  • Tech-Driven Organizational Scaling
  • Brand & Product Positioning
  • Start-Up Acceleration

What Drives Me

What Drives Me

What Drives Me

  • I'm passionate about growth in people, in ideas, and in the spaces in between. 


  • What excites me most is identifying the things I don’t know yet and then diving into them. Whether it's cracking a new market, strengthening a cybersecurity framework, or mentoring someone at the edge of their potential, I’m at my best when I’m building, refining, or learning something new.


  • I'm drawn to challenges that require creative problem-solving and cross-disciplinary thinking. And I’m energized by people who want to get better not just bigger.

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Serra Ilgaz

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Bahcesehir University
BioSecureMedikal
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