Arezu A.
About Arezu A.
Arezu A. is a Strategic Partnerships and Portfolio Management Senior Manager with extensive experience in product development and corporate innovation. She has a strong educational background with degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and Duke University, and has led initiatives for major companies while co-founding a startup focused on innovative solutions.
Work at Crea
Currently, Arezu A. serves as the Strategic Partnerships and Portfolio Management Senior Manager at Crea Inc. since 2023. In this role, she focuses on building alliances with leading startup accelerators and venture capital firms. Her responsibilities include managing strategic partnerships and overseeing portfolio management to drive innovation and growth within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Arezu A. has an extensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. She also holds a Master's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from Duke University. Additionally, she studied Information Management and Systems at UC Berkeley and completed an Italian Immersion Program at UC Accent Center in Florence, Italy. Her academic pursuits have equipped her with a deep understanding of machine learning and complex systems.
Background
Arezu A. has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple industries. She was a Technology Manager at Deloitte Consulting from 2015 to 2022, where she focused on systems, design, and engineering. Prior to that, she held positions at NetApp, OpenX, Nissan Motor Corporation, and Workday. She has also contributed as a User Experience Researcher at the Berkeley Institute of Design, specializing in haptic and audio design for wearable devices.
Achievements
Arezu A. has been recognized as a 25-time hackathon winner, demonstrating her problem-solving skills and creativity. She has published research in augmented reality, sound, and haptics for wearables. Her experience includes leading corporate innovation accelerators for major companies such as Meta and Red Bull Media House, and she founded a startup called MetaMural, focusing on innovative product development.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her position at Crea Inc., Arezu A. is currently a Co-Founder and Product Lead at MetaMural, where she has been working since 2022. She also serves as an Advisor at ai LIFE Inc. since 2023 and leads Corporate Innovation and Ventures at Plug and Play Tech Center. Her roles involve collaborating with engineering teams and designing solutions that consider extreme user cases to create inclusive products.