Ozge Soykurum
Products | Innovation | 30% Club | CHIEF
- Role
- VP, Product Development at Mastercard
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ozge Soykurum
I’m a VP of Product Development at Mastercard with 15+ years of experience leading product innovation, strategic transformation, and execution across fintech and emerging technologies.In my current role, I lead an innovation portfolio focused on small business solutions—developing products that leverage AI, credit risk analytics, digital operations, and sustainability tools to drive measurable impact.Previously, as Chief of Staff for Mastercard Foundry—our global innovation arm—I helped manage a $1B+ product pipeline spanning AI, blockchain, embedded finance, and more. My team launched enterprise programs that activated thousands of employees and generated validated product concepts, many of which have gone to market across global regions.I’ve also led full-cycle M&A execution, from integration and divestiture to post-acquisition scaling. As CTO of an acquired company, I modernized legacy platforms, reduced incidents, unlocked significant annual savings, and prepared the business for a successful separation.I operate at the intersection of strategy and execution—aligning cross-functional teams, navigating ambiguity, and turning complex ideas into real, scalable products. I’m passionate about product innovation at every stage: from early ideation to development, launch, and growth.
Experience
VP, Product Development
Aug 2021 — Present · NY, US
Leads product development for building innovative solutions for small businesses.
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School
MBA, Consulting and Finance
2011 — 2013
Boğaziçi University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
2003 — 2008
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