Meet our Team

TULIN TOKATLI, CFA

CEO

As a former LP from European Investment Fund, Tülin has evaluated investment opportunities across growth equity and venture capital funds. This included conducting due diligence, performing quantitative and qualitative analysis, preparing and presenting memos for the Board, monitoring investment portfolios, representing EIF at fund advisory boards and support related internal and external reporting due to various mandates and unfortunately rejecting several fund proposals.

At Pitch Me First, Tülin helps emerging or established fund managers on above related topics but most importantly providing support on their pitch and increase the chances of fundraising.

She also occasionally gives lectures in universities, with University of Luxembourg and IESEG School of Management in Paris being her most recent appearances.

HALE YILDIZ

Head of Business Development

Hale has been involved in digitalisation projects, analytics and data at the EIF, specifically in the VC and PE space. She also has a marketing side venture and often does strategy consulting and campaign management. With a background in business, economics and international relations, combined with her data and sales skills as well as her entrepreneurial spirit, she presents a unique profile in navigating the complexities of the VC ecosystem, excelling in the interplay between the VC business and the data world.

Hale and Tülin first met at the EIF and immediately hit it off. First helping Tülin with her marketing strategies and website, she eventually joined Pitch Me First full time upon leaving the EIF. Since then, she is heading a number of exciting new ventures in LP relations, tech product development and fund marketing.

DOGUKAN ISLEK

Analyst

Dogukan is a Master’s student in Finance at IESEG Paris, with extensive experience in financial analysis, entrepreneurship and project management. As co-founder of MetaStampa, he developed the platform's financial structure and whitepaper, pioneering NFT integration for certificates. Previously, at Solidbee, he enhanced accounting applications and at PwC, conducted audits for major clients. His academic journey includes a double major from Yeditepe University, with high honours. Dogukan's internships span risk management, early-stage investments and sales/marketing.

A leader in extracurricular activities, he holds certifications in finance and language proficiency. Passionate about community service, he's involved in historical preservation and cultural initiatives.

MAURICE HANNON

Legal Advisor

Seasoned lawyer with 25 years of experience in wealth management, investment banking and asset management providing consultancy services and independent directorships.

Providing family offices and Institutional clients with a comprehensive range of services and advice to realize and maintain their investment solutions.