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Our Veteran advisors
Meet our team of veteran experts who are passionate about creating successful startups and developing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With decades of collective experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and business strategy, our team is dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses alike achieve their goals.
Our team members have been involved in the creation of numerous successful startups across a range of industries, from technology and healthcare to retail and hospitality.
We understand what it takes to take an idea from concept to market, and we have the expertise to guide you through every step of the process.
In addition to our startup experience, our team is well-versed in the challenges facing SMEs. We understand the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses, and we have the knowledge and skills to help them overcome obstacles and achieve sustainable growth.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur with a great idea, or an established SME looking to take your business to the next level, our team of experts is here to help you succeed. Let us put our experience and expertise to work for you.
A global network of private business investors and venture specialists dedicated to identifying and scaling innovative companies.
A global network of private business investors and venture specialists dedicated to identifying and scaling innovative companies.
Roland Prince
Communication I Branding I Ideation I Growth I MVP
Roland is an established marketing practitioner and a strategic expert in business communication and social media across diverse industries. He possesses 25 years of extensive experience in marketing and communications at a regional level, with specialized skills in branding, social media strategy, and various communication disciplines.
He has a proven track record in formulating and establishing startup businesses in both domestic and international markets. Roland excels in facilitating ventures during both startup and growth stages. His involvement extends to consulting for non-governmental organizations, developing sponsorship strategies, and performing analysis as a social media specialist. Additionally, he is skilled in startup development and business growth, and offers training, coaching, speaking engagements, and writing services.
Ghassan Kebbe
CDir I IDP-C | Governance | Sustainability | ESG | Mediation
Non-Executive Director / Board Member with well-established private and family-owned businesses in the GCC and MENA regions.Extensive knowledge of board matters with relation to Governance, Strategy, Risk management, Leadership and ESG .
Over 35 years of executive experience in leadership roles across operations, strategy, and business growth & development, in the following sectors:
1- Infrastructure Contracting, General Construction, and Real Estate Development.
2- Private Banking and Private Equity Investment.
3- Retail Distribution, Hospitality Services and Business Franchising.
Joe Kilo
System Procedures I Analytics I Automation I CRM
Joe is a business consultant with more than 25 years' experience in management, business development, and HRD. Joe’s career was mainly with International multinational corporations, U.S, and the Middle East, such as Sony of America, JVC of America, AMA -American Management Association, Abella Group, Al-Ghanem Industries and others in the capacity of senior and general manager.
His expertise spans into strategic planning, restructuring, sales, customer’s service, and business development. Joe has previously launched, owned, and managed two companies: Video Core U.S.A. in the electronics consumer’s service and Bhive Group Dubai in management and HRD consultancy, serving the entire pan-Arab community.
Shakeeb Al–Kazzi
Financial evaluation I Feasibility studies I Strategic Advisor
Shakeeb has forty years of extensive experience in business/financial consulting and construction engineering, with the last 15 years in C-level roles in real estate development and technology companies. He holds a Master of Engineering from MIT and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Distinction from the American University of Beirut. As an efficient problem solver, Shakeeb conducts thorough research and analytics to create cost-effective recommendations and strategies, often implementing them personally. His expertise includes preparing feasibility studies and investment dossiers, corporate evaluation and restructuring, and investor relations.
As a strategic advisor, he helps mid-sized corporations and startups avoid strategic mistakes and ensures business continuity. In real estate development, he identifies high-return opportunities and manages projects cost-effectively to completion. His unique perspectives are enriched by exposure to various cultures, regulations, and business practices in international markets.
George Salloum
ICT I Fintech I Application Design I UX/UV
George comes with a diversified background spanning tech startup, telecom, decision support systems, online marketplaces, project management, and education. He has successfully co-founded several startups (Onlivery, Merkado SAL, Crowd Farming Lebanon, Kiddos and I-Stay SAL) and has consulted with multiple others, helping them with: -Ideation-Business Model Definition (Business model Canvas, USP, Roadmap, Revenue Streams etc.)-Pivoting.
George holds an MBA in Computer Science and is preparing for a PhD degree in Data Science. He also currently lectures in USJ on programming and databases and gives seminars on Startup Fundamentals.
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