Cagdas Sirin

Cagdas Sirin, PhD, is an accomplished entrepreneur and expert in economics with a diverse professional background. Currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Reneva LLC since January 2019, Cagdas developed a line of collagen protein drinks that prioritize health and convenience. Additionally, Cagdas holds founder roles at Growth Navigator and Mastiqe Gum, LLC, and is a board member at Kamion (YC S22). Prior to these ventures, Cagdas was a Senior Vice President at Chobani, honing strategic insights from complex data to drive business decisions. Academic contributions include teaching at Bahcesehir University as an Assistant Professor in the Economics Department and managing the first research methods workshop series in Turkey. Cagdas co-founded Iksara Research Inc, pioneering GPS-based market research in the region. Educational qualifications include a PhD and MS in Economics from Suffolk University, complemented by a B.S. in Statistics from Middle East Technical University.