Karine Sarkissian

Co-Founder, Design Lead

2020 - Current

- Co-founded Le Studio as part of Tamar Capital - Venture Studio as a Service focused on supporting entrepreneurs on Impact tracking and measuring, Design from problem framing to problem market fit, and Fundraising strategies. - We help founders think creatively and tell their stories effectively

Founding Partner

2016

- Launched Tamar Capital US, Head of Impact Investment ventures - Lead the exploration of multiple social impact initiatives - Launched and co-founded Le Studio (Tamar Capital’s venture builder initiative). - Active investor and speaker

Venture Partner

2019

B&Y Venture Partners started with a clear idea: to create the go-to venture capital fund for early-stage technology startups in MENA. We invest in visionary and high-impact founders aiming to create new markets or transform existing ones. We believe that success comes from building strong and supportive relationships with the entrepreneurs we back. Our team has a history of success as both investors and founders and can provide value to our portfolio companies through resources, mentorship and an extensive global network of connections.

Lead Program Strategist

2018 - 2018

- Managed projects with 3x3 team and clients from conception to realization - Directed and led creative design research and design strategy for various project stages - Facilitated and led workshops with clients, community members, and community based organizations to encourage communication, collaboration, and a participatory design process.

Program Strategist

2016 - 2017

- Led the concepting, design, and execution of community­ driven projects ranging from place­-based activation, communication strategies, and economic development initiatives. - Directed and conducted creative design research and engagement using a variety of methodologies to capture insights and drive collaboration. - Designed and executed creative strategies to identify appropriate messaging for client’s programming, brand positioning, and values. - Facilitated and led workshops with clients, community members, and community based organizations to encourage communication, collaboration, and a participatory design process. - Developed a public facing design toolkit.

Architectural Designer

2013 - 2016

Carlos Zapata Studio is an award-winning architectural design firm headquartered in NYC. Projects include high rise buildings, hotels, mixed use projects, a football stadium, a soccer stadium, an airport concourse, a supermarket, commercial and residential projects of all sizes and complexities. - Produced numerous architectural drawings for various design phases(SD, DD, CD) - Explored new development opportunities with the principal - Created and rendered 3D Models on Rhino and 3ds Max using Vray Rendering - Led and designed client presentations (designed on Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustator, InDesign, and After Effects)

Neighborhood Initiative Internship

2012 - 2012

- Led qualitative research and mapped public resources using ArcGIS - Lead personal project and created an official interactive map for Beirut

Architecture and Design Internship

2012 - 2012

- Assisted with exhibition design - Built large scale installation projects - Designed interiors for China offices

Student Space Gallery Jury member

2011 - 2011

Jury member, selecting student artists to exhibit their work at MICA

Architecture and Design Intern

2011 - 2011

Curatorial and Communications

2010 - 2011

-Curated and produced work for the exhibition