Baris Aksoy
Director/Board Member at Pulse Q&A, Inc.
Profile
Based in Palo Alto, Baris is deeply passionate about working early with product-focused technical founders across enterprise software such as hybrid/cloud infrastructure, machine learning applications, vertical SaaS, and security.
He brings unique perspectives on these areas Google Cloud, where he served as the Head of Global Strategic Business Development in Media, Gaming, and Telecom prior to AV8.
He initially oversaw M&A integration, and then led strategic deals for the industry vertical at Google Cloud
Prior to Google, Baris was the CFO at Anvato, eventually leading the acquisition of the company by Google.
Earlier, Baris was an investor at Intel Capital, covering global consumer and enterprise investments.
Baris has invested in dozens of companies including Monese, Woven, Veriff, OpenFeint (acq by Gree), Yume (NYSE IPO), Crowdstar (acq by Glu Mobile), Sense Networks (acq by YellowPages), Caring.com (acq by Bankrate), and a number of others.
Early in his career, Baris held product management and engineering roles at Calix and Alcatel.
Baris is a Kauffman Fellow.
He received his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and his B.S.
in electrical engineering from Istanbul Technical University.
Baris Aksoy active positions
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AV8 Ventures
 AV8 Ventures Investment ManagersFinance AV8 Ventures (AV8 Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Pulse Q&A, Inc.
 Pulse Q&A, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Pulse Q&A, Inc. engages in providing real-time business insights for data-driven executives. The company was founded by Anand Thaker and Mayank R. Mehta in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Locomation, Inc.
 Locomation, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Locomation, Inc. provides a trucking technology platform that combines autonomy and driver augmentation. The company was founded by Cetin Mericli, Tekin Mericli, Michael George, Venkataramanan Rajagopalan, and Alonzo Kelly in 2018 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Monese Ltd.
 Monese Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Monese Ltd. provides digital banking services. It serves corporate and private sectors. The company was founded by Norris Koppel on October 7, 2013 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2014 |
Eclypsium, Inc.
 Eclypsium, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Eclypsium, Inc. provides technology that helps organizations defend their systems against firmware, hardware, and supply chain attacks. The company was founded by Yuriy Bulygin and Alex Bazhaniuk and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2019 |
Cerby, Inc.
 Cerby, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Cerby, Inc. is a stealth cybersecurity company, which focuses on helping enterprises harness shadow information technology. The company was founded by Belsasar Lepe and Vidal Gonz?lez and is headquartered in Alameda, CA. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2019 |
Embrace
 Embrace Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Embrace is a mobile experience engineering solution that helps engineers manage the complexity of mobile to build better experiences. The non-profit company is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The platform allows engineers to identify and prioritize issues with detailed behavioral and technical context to resolve them instantly. Embrace is supported by various investors and was selected by YCombinator to participate in their growth program. The American company was founded by Linus Liang. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2018 |
Elucidate GmbH
 Elucidate GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Elucidate GmbH provides FinCrime risk management services. The firm offers a software as a service platform for the standardized quantification, measurement and reporting of FinCrime risk. The company was founded by Shane Riedel and Filipe Garcia and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2021 |
Soter Analytics Pty Ltd.
 Soter Analytics Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Soter Analytics Pty Ltd. provides wearable technologies, big data and predictive analytics to reduce the risk of workplace injuries. The company was founded by Alexey Pavlenko and Matthew Hart in 2015 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2021 |
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Training of Baris Aksoy
| University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
| Istanbul Technical University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| INTEL CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| GARTNER, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 17 |
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Anvato, Inc.
 Anvato, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Anvato, Inc. provides video software platform to media companies that pursue multi-screen live streaming, video publishing, live and video-on-demand distribution and monetization strategies. It offers live streaming, video encoding, cloud editing, syndication, Ad Insertion, subscriptions and reporting products. The firm also provides media content platform, Anvato Watch and Live Cloud solutions. The company was founded by Alper Turgut and Ismail Haritaoglu in 2007 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
OpenFeint, Inc.
 OpenFeint, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services OpenFeint, Inc. develops mobile gaming services. It is an open source mobile social gaming network with 45+ million players and a presence in over 3,400 games. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Burlingame, CA. | Technology Services |
Crowdstar LLC
 Crowdstar LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Crowdstar, Inc. operates an interactive entertainment company for women. It offers Covet Fashion, a game for fashion lovers and Design Home, a game for the interior design world. The company was founded by Jeffrey Tseng and Peter A. Relan in 2008 and is headquartered in Burlingame, CA. | Technology Services |
Intel Capital Corp.
 Intel Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Intel Capital Corp (Intel Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Intel Corp founded in 1991 by Les Vadasz, and Avram Miller. The firm is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. | Finance |
YuMe, Inc.
 YuMe, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services YuMe, Inc. engages in the provision of digital video brand advertising solutions. It operates through the Domestic and International segments. It provides advertisers, publishers, and products and technologies solutions. The company was founded by Jayant Kadambi and Ayyappan Sankaran in December 2004 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Technology Services |
Sense Networks, Inc.
 Sense Networks, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Sense Networks, Inc. provides online advertising technology services. The company was founded in May 2003 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
Embrace
Embrace Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Embrace is a mobile experience engineering solution that helps engineers manage the complexity of mobile to build better experiences. The non-profit company is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The platform allows engineers to identify and prioritize issues with detailed behavioral and technical context to resolve them instantly. Embrace is supported by various investors and was selected by YCombinator to participate in their growth program. The American company was founded by Linus Liang. | Technology Services |
Monese Ltd.
Monese Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Monese Ltd. provides digital banking services. It serves corporate and private sectors. The company was founded by Norris Koppel on October 7, 2013 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Hydrolix, Inc.
 Hydrolix, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Hydrolix, Inc. operated as a development stage company which engaged in the sale of specialty chemical products and equipment for oil and gas production and refining markets, commercial and food processing facilities, and for large scale agriculture uses. The company was founded by Ryan McMillan on November 20, 2014 and was headquartered in Dana Point, CA. | Process Industries |
Soter Analytics Pty Ltd.
Soter Analytics Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Soter Analytics Pty Ltd. provides wearable technologies, big data and predictive analytics to reduce the risk of workplace injuries. The company was founded by Alexey Pavlenko and Matthew Hart in 2015 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia. | Technology Services |
Eclypsium, Inc.
Eclypsium, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Eclypsium, Inc. provides technology that helps organizations defend their systems against firmware, hardware, and supply chain attacks. The company was founded by Yuriy Bulygin and Alex Bazhaniuk and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Technology Services |
Pulse Q&A, Inc.
Pulse Q&A, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Pulse Q&A, Inc. engages in providing real-time business insights for data-driven executives. The company was founded by Anand Thaker and Mayank R. Mehta in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Locomation, Inc.
Locomation, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Locomation, Inc. provides a trucking technology platform that combines autonomy and driver augmentation. The company was founded by Cetin Mericli, Tekin Mericli, Michael George, Venkataramanan Rajagopalan, and Alonzo Kelly in 2018 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Technology Services |
AV8 Ventures
AV8 Ventures Investment ManagersFinance AV8 Ventures (AV8 Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Finance |
Data Galaxy SAS
 Data Galaxy SAS Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Data Galaxy SAS engages in the operation of a data mapping platform for data governance projects. It solutions include DataGovernance and DataBakers Flywheel. The firm operates the DataCatalog 360° software platform. The company was founded by Lazhar Sellami and Sébastien Thomas on May 12, 2015 and is headquartered in Lyon, France. | Technology Services |
Elucidate GmbH
Elucidate GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Elucidate GmbH provides FinCrime risk management services. The firm offers a software as a service platform for the standardized quantification, measurement and reporting of FinCrime risk. The company was founded by Shane Riedel and Filipe Garcia and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Commercial Services |
Cerby, Inc.
Cerby, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Cerby, Inc. is a stealth cybersecurity company, which focuses on helping enterprises harness shadow information technology. The company was founded by Belsasar Lepe and Vidal Gonz?lez and is headquartered in Alameda, CA. | Technology Services |
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