Numan Numanbayraktaroglu has a solid background in global technology services and international management. Numan utilizes his 20 years of experience to analyze technology venture companies, identify their needs, and provide customized solutions for each enterprise.

Most recently, Numan was Vice President at Goldman Sachs where he spent over 13 years in Tokyo and New York, as a technology evangelist in the firm’s leadership team. He managed global engineering teams, focusing on new technologies to bring competitive advantage and addressing challenging business problems. Working closely with the firm’s private equity and venture capital arms, Numan identified, evaluated, and reviewed start-up companies around the world for the firm’s interest. He also initiated and oversaw the Global Mobile Technology team to define and facilitate the firm’s mobile strategy. As VP of Technology Division, Numan designed and implemented more than 40 global projects, identifying new products, facilitating M&A integrations, and maximizing efficiency.

Prior to Goldman Sachs, Numan provided technology solutions and built support systems at both regional and global levels for companies such as CS First Boston, Dun & Bradstreet, and GTE.

Being an entrepreneur Numan has ventured in other businesses. He currently serves on the board of directors and advisory boards of various companies. Numan currently lives in Istanbul, Turkey with his family, where he is among pioneers cultivating the ecosystem.