Overview
Deniz Ozcan is Co-Founder and CEO of Cognizo [1][3], a company focused on helping brands understand and improve their presence in AI search systems including ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI Overviews [2]. Prior to founding Cognizo in January 2025 [3], Ozcan co-founded Greenlight Partners, serving as Partner from September 2021 to August 2023 [4]. Ozcan's earlier experience includes roles as an Investor at Rose Street Capital [5], in Growth at Poltio [6], and as an Entrepreneur Selection & Growth Intern at Endeavor [7]. Ozcan holds a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Fordham Gabelli School of Business [10][8], and completed secondary education at Robert College [9].
Profile introduction
Building Cognizo to help brands adapt to the future of search. If you want to know how your brand shows up in ChatGPT, Claude, Google AI Overviews and more, or want to improve how it does, let’s chat.
Career history
- Co-Founder, CEOJan 2025 to presentCognizo
- Co-Founder, PartnerSep 2021 to Aug 2023Greenlight Partners
- InvestorAug 2020 to Oct 2021Rose Street Capital
- GrowthMay 2019 to Jan 2020Poltio
- Entrepreneur Selection & Growth InternJun 2018 to Aug 2018Endeavor
Education
- FGBachelor of Science - BS, International BusinessFordham Gabelli School of Business
- High School at Robert College
- FGMaster of Science - MS, FinanceFordham Gabelli School of Business
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