Tendü Yogurtçu, PhD

Captain
DISC Type : DS

CTO | Technology Strategy | Product Innovation | Data Management | AI | Cloud at Precisely | Trust in Data

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Tendü Yogurtçu is the award-winning CTO at Precisely, where she drives technology strategy, M&A integration, and innovation in AI and data. With a PhD from Stevens Institute of Technology, she is a recognized thought leader and frequent speaker on responsible AI. Colleagues describe her as a "phenomenal technology executive" and "deep technical expert. "

Outside of her CTO role, Tendü is a dedicated advocate for women in STEM. She actively serves on multiple advisory boards, including for Firstboard. io and Boğaziçi Universitys alumni community. She focuses on mentorship, fostering collaboration across industries, and using her platform to advance gender equality through technology.

She was a featured speaker at a United Nations session, making a statement on the role of artificial intelligence in advancing gender equality.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Planner & Achiever

Decisive But Calm

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Trusted AI & Data
Her speaking engagements, posts, and publications consistently focus on building trusted data foundations for reliable, scalable, and responsible AI with proper governance.
Women in Technology
She actively works to increase the number of women on corporate boards through her advisory role at Firstboard. io and is a passionate advocate for STEM education.
M&A Integration
A core part of her role at Precisely has been driving strategy for acquisitions and creating platforms to streamline the integration of new talent and technology.

Media Appearances

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Work History

CTO | Technology Strategy | Product Innovation | Data Management | AI | Cloud at Precisely | Trust in Data
CTO | M&A | Talent Strategy & Leadership at Precisely | Trust in Data
Advisory Board Member at Boğaziçi Üniversitesi İş İnsanları Derneği (BRM)
9-2024
AI Council Advisor/Member at Firstboard.io®
1-2024
AI Leader at TÜSİAD New York Network

Education

Executive Presence and Influence from Wharton Executive Education
Doctor of Philosophy from Stevens Institute of Technology

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Exp : 2 Location : New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CTO | Technology Strategy | Product Innovation | Data Management | AI | Cloud at Precisely | Trust in Data
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Insights For Selling To Tendü

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tendü is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tendü

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tendü move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Tendü take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Tendü

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