Hi, I'm Aydin Senkut - Founder @ Felicis | 12x Forbes Midas | 10 IPOs on investments | 4x NY Times Top 20 VC | Wharton Graduate Board | Semper Porro
I thrive on discovering and backing frontier companies, leveraging AI to solve big challenges. My passion lies in building communities around groundbreaking tech and guiding founders from idea to IPO.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led product at Google and became a 12x Forbes Midas honoree investor.
Currently investing in and advising frontier companies, especially in AI and security.
Can provide strategic guidance to early-stage startups and connect founders with resources.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early-Stage Innovator
Gained foundational experience in product management and business development at tech giants.
✦ Product Management
✦ Business Development
✦ SGI
Venture Capital Pioneer
Founded and scaled Felicis Ventures, becoming a renowned investor in transformative companies.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Angel Investing
✦ Startup Funding
✦ Felicis Ventures
Strategic Investor & Advisor
Continues to identify and support high-growth potential companies, particularly in AI and emerging tech.
✦ AI Investments
✦ Board Member
✦ Strategic Advisor
✦ Deep Tech
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Investor
A track record of identifying and backing transformative companies early.
✦ 12x Forbes Midas List honoree.
✦ Invested in 10 companies that achieved IPO.
✦ Early backer of iconic brands like Shopify and Fitbit.
Strategic Product Acumen
Deep understanding of product development and market fit, from founding to scaling.
✦ First Product Manager at Google.
✦ Experience in product marketing and development.
✦ Focus on AI, security, and resilience.
Global Business Builder
Expertise in international sales, business development, and cross-border investments.
✦ Launched Google's first 10 international sites.
✦ Managed international sales and strategic accounts.
✦ Invests in global companies (e.g., Tines in Dublin, n8n in Berlin).
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering and investing in the next generation of frontier companies.
✦ Leveraging AI advancements to solve complex global challenges.
✦ Building communities around groundbreaking technology and innovation.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance to early-stage startups.
✦ Connect founders with valuable industry resources and talent.
✦ Share insights on navigating venture capital and market expansion.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging trends in AI and deep technology.
✦ Connecting with founders building category-defining companies.
✦ Sharing perspectives on global market opportunities.
