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Galina Ozgur
Vice President of Platform at H/L Ventures, with extensive experience in VC and startup ecosystem
Galina Ozgur is the Vice President of Platform at H/L Ventures, a New York-based venture capital firm that focuses on supporting startups at the intersection of growth, impact, and diversity. With over a decade of experience in the startup ecosystem, she has a strong background in operational management and program development for early-stage companies.
Before her role at H/L Ventures, Galina was the General Manager at Grand Central Tech, where she developed the startup residency program and built a network of experts in various fields, including product development and marketing. She also served as the first employee and Program Manager at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA), where she played a crucial role in funding and supporting numerous startups. Additionally, she has worked with 500 Startups and Aera VC, focusing on startups that aim to create sustainable solutions across various sectors.
Galina is recognized for her contributions to the venture capital community, having been named one of the "40 Under 40 Rising Stars in Venture" by the Venture Capital Journal. She is also an advisor to the World Bank on entrepreneurship initiatives and is actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion within the venture capital space, particularly through her membership in Women in VC.123
