Kirk Manoogian

As Partner at YL Ventures, Kirk manages our US-based evaluation of potential investments and leads how the firm supports founders in transforming ideas into commercial execution. He plays a central role in shaping go-to-market strategy across the portfolio, working directly with CEOs to translate vision into motion, and to focus attention where it matters most. Kirk is a strategic partner to founders navigating high-stakes decisions at the earliest stages of company building. He brings analytical discipline and structured thinking to moments of ambiguity, helping teams assess tradeoffs, calibrate priorities, and move forward with conviction. His influence is reflected in how YL Ventures’ portfolio companies articulate their value, structure their motion, and prepare for scale from day one.