Kıvanç Aydın’s diverse and accomplished career spans banking, management consultancy, and venture investments. He began at Goldman Sachs in London, specializing in research. He transitioned into capital markets sales at leading banks, gaining expertise in fixed income, currencies, commodities, and options. Collaborating with hedge funds, banks, and corporations, he drove growth and managed financial risks. Later, Kıvanç moved into management consultancy, assuming leadership roles, including at L.E.K. Consulting in New York. There, he led teams to provide strategic advice and client due diligence. His consultancy work concentrated on biotech firms, assisting them in securing funding, commercializing products, and scaling operations. Shifting to entrepreneurial ventures, Kıvanç founded a real estate investment firm, completing multiple projects with various partners. As an angel investor, he has supported startups across myriad industries. Kıvanç joins 212 as a Venture Partner. He holds a degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and an MBA from the University of Cambridge.