Melek Kartal

Melek Kartal, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. In 2022, Melek joined Yieldstreet as an Investment Associate and later transitioned to the role of Senior Investment Associate in 2023. Prior to this, Melek worked as a Strategic Business Consultant for CryptoWomenTurkey from December 2020 to May 2022, where they partnered with remote teams to support marketing plans, built client relationships, and prepared industry research reports.

From 2017 to 2020, Melek was self-employed as a Business Development Manager and Consultant. In this role, they analyzed organizations' operations and proposed improvements to help firms succeed in overseas markets. Melek focused on achieving growth and profits, built client relationships, and worked with stakeholders at various levels.

Before that, Melek worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Private Bank Client Advisor from 2013 to 2017. Melek advised affluent clients on investment opportunities, presented investment strategies, and demonstrated expertise in global financial markets.

Melek also has experience as a Financial Services Professional at New York Life from 2011 to 2013, an Intern at IAC International Audit and Consultant Company from 2007 to 2008, and a Marketing Intern for Red Bull-Event Planning in 2007. These roles provided their with a strong foundation in finance, auditing, and marketing.

Overall, Melek Kartal's work experience showcases their expertise in investment management, business development, consulting, and strategic planning.

Melek Kartal, MBA, earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Istanbul University, where they attended from 2004 to 2008. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued their Graduate degree at the University of Connecticut School of Business, specializing in an MBA program from 2008 to 2011.