Ozlem Akkurt
About Ozlem Akkurt
Ozlem Akkurt is a Strategy & Operations Manager at Nimble, focusing on scaling operations and improving hiring decisions in educational institutions. She has a diverse background in investment, product strategy, and consultancy across multiple countries and sectors.
Work at Nimble
Ozlem Akkurt serves as the Strategy & Operations Manager at Nimble since 2023. In this role, she plays a key part in scaling the company's operations across the United States. Her responsibilities include contributing to strategic initiatives that improve hiring decisions in educational institutions, leveraging her expertise in operations management.
Education and Expertise
Ozlem Akkurt has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stanford University Graduate School of Business from 2021 to 2023. She also holds a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Development Studies from the University of Oxford, completed from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she studied Economics at Koç University, where she obtained her Bachelor's degree from 2008 to 2013. She participated in the Newton Venture Program, focusing on Venture Capital, and achieved a certificate in 2021.
Professional Background
Ozlem Akkurt has held various roles in strategy, operations, and investment across multiple organizations. Before joining Nimble, she worked at DocuSign in Product Management for two months in 2023. She was also involved with MVP Ventures as a Principal for nine months in 2022 and served as an Investment Associate at 212 from 2020 to 2021. Her experience spans international locations, including work in San Francisco, Menlo Park, Istanbul, and Kigali.
Achievements in Investment and Consulting
Ozlem Akkurt has significant experience in investment and consulting roles. She worked as an Investment Associate at 212 and as a Venture Fellow from 2021 to 2023. Her consulting experience includes positions at Oxford Policy Management, where she served as a Project Manager and Assistant Consultant, and at the International Growth Centre as an Investment Promotion Consultant. She also contributed to the Ethiopian Prime Minister’s Economic Policy Analysis Unit at the Overseas Development Institute.
Focus on AI and Education
Ozlem Akkurt has a strong interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence and human well-being. She focuses on leveraging AI to enhance educational outcomes in K-12 schools, aiming to improve the effectiveness of educational institutions through strategic operations. Her work reflects a commitment to integrating technology in education to foster better learning environments.