Hi, I'm Deniz Barisik - Senior Industry Manager, EMEA at Google
I thrive building AI ventures that blend cutting-edge tech with human-centered design, driving impactful growth from startup incubation to industry leadership. I love connecting innovators and exploring new market opportunities.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led Go-to-Market strategy and international expansion for Google for Startups.
Currently building AI ventures at the intersection of technology and human-centered design.
Can help others by advising on AI venture building and GTM strategies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Finance Expertise
Began career in corporate and investment banking, managing secondary market services and building a strong analytical foundation.
✦ Investment Banking
✦ Financial Services
Incubating Startup Growth
Transitioned to Google for Startups, focusing on Go-to-Market strategy and international expansion for emerging ventures.
✦ Startup Incubation
✦ GTM Strategy
✦ International Expansion
AI Venture Building & Industry Leadership
Currently driving AI venture building and leading industry strategies within EMEA, blending technology with human-centered design.
✦ AI Venture Building
✦ EMEA Markets
✦ Industry Management
Design Thinking & Innovation
Led Design Thinking initiatives, embedding user-centric methodologies for product and strategy development.
✦ Design Thinking
✦ Innovation
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI Venture Architect
Building the future of AI-driven businesses
✦ Spearheading AI venture building with a focus on human-centered design.
✦ Developing and executing Go-to-Market strategies for novel tech ventures.
✦ Driving international expansion and strategic growth for startups.
Strategic Growth Catalyst
Unlocking market potential and scaling businesses
✦ Expertise in business development and competitive analysis.
✦ Proven ability to craft and implement effective business strategies.
✦ Driving digital transformation and innovation across industries.
Innovation & Design Thinking Lead
Fostering creativity and human-centric solutions
✦ Championing Design Thinking principles to solve complex problems.
✦ Guiding teams through innovation processes for impactful outcomes.
✦ Facilitating workshops on mindfulness and user-centric approaches.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovators building the next wave of AI-powered solutions.
✦ Exploring collaborations on ventures that bridge technology and human needs.
✦ Discovering emerging market opportunities for scalable growth.
I can help with
✦ Advising startups on GTM strategy and international market entry.
✦ Mentoring teams on Design Thinking and human-centered innovation.
✦ Identifying strategic partnerships for venture growth and market penetration.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into novel AI applications in diverse industries.
✦ Connections with early-stage AI startups seeking strategic guidance.
✦ Opportunities to pilot innovative venture concepts in new markets.