Cem Sinirlioglu is a founding partner of Idea Farm Ventures (IFV), where he co-leads investments and value creation initiatives for portfolio brands. Prior to IFV, he was an active angel investor, board member, and advisor to early-stage companies in the consumer and retail space. Previously, he worked in the finance industry, primarily in the financial advisory team at Lazard. He started his career as a public markets investor with a focus on global consumer equities. Cem currently serves on the boards of several IFV portfolio companies. He holds an MBA with Honors from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Brandeis University.