SEATTLE, WA – Mastersfund is pleased to welcome Yasemin Okur to our Advisory Board. Ms. Okur is the  Managing Director at HCP Asia and advises leading private equity and growth capital firms. Her career features senior executive roles at global consumer giants such as Danone, SC Johnson, Yum!, and most recently as President of Mundipharma’s Global Consumer Health division, where she successfully guided the business through its strategic divestment to iNova Pharmaceuticals, a TPG company.

Ms. Okur’s robust knowledge of the APAC market, operational experience, and proven track record in mergers and acquisitions position her well to enhance Mastersfund’s strategic reach and deal-making capabilities across Asia. In this exclusive interview, Yasemin shares insights from her expansive career, her outlook on Asia’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem, and her perspectives on the integration of artificial intelligence within regional business practices.

A guest post from our colleague Kathryn O’Day, Atlanta Ventures Partner

Talking about money is SO IMPORTANT.

Possibly the easiest and most impactful way to improve your startup or make more money. 

I spell it out with these 5 examples.

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SEATTLE, WA – In this interview, Maureen Gilbert shares how she transitioned from building and selling businesses to mentoring women-led startups as a Venture Partner at MastersFund. With a career spanning over two decades, Maureen Gilbert is a seasoned expert in SME M&A, turnaround strategy, and risk management. As a Venture Partner at MastersFund, she draws from her diverse background – including roles in international banking, manufacturing systems consulting, and corporate strategy – to support and mentor women-led startups. Her experience includes consulting for Marcam Inc. and Price Waterhouse in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and Chicago, as well as managing risk at ABN AMRO Bank in the Netherlands. Holding an MBA from INSEAD and a BA in Developmental Economics and Asian Studies from Georgetown University, Maureen brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.