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Get access to mentors and specialists, where you can filter the BIZassist database of high caliber professionals, to help you unlock a situation or simply grow and execute your vision. urBIZassist links entrepreneurs with smart, innovative and creative problem solvers to get you ready to pitch to investors.
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Find the right BIZ assistant, the right fit. Search urBIZassist database by education levels, language, skill set, experience and more.
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Mentor / Specialist Education Level
Mentor / Specialist Certificates & Accreditations
Mentor Experience / Skill Set
Specialist Experience / Skill Set
Ana Mijatovic
Dubai, UAE
English, Swedish, Other
Degree
Bachelor Degree
Certificates
Other
Mentoring Skill
I Can't Do it All Alone! | Coaching & Accountability | Action Plan / Goals & Objectives | Influencing
Specialist Skill
Description
An accomplished INVESTMENT and project FUNDING professional with a track record in sourcing, analyzing, and executing investment opportunities across various asset classes.
Ana is very keen on educating and advising on funding options. Her superb accomplishments in fundraising have contributed to the success of many high-growth ventures.
Years of Experience
Modeling / Forecasting / Scenario Analysis | Funding / Bootstrapping | BIZ Development
>15
Amin Elkholy
Dubai, UAE
English, Arabic
Degree
Master's Degree | MBA | PhD
Certificates
ICF Certified Coach and ANLP Certified Master NLP
Mentoring Skill
I Can't Do it All Alone! | Coaching & Accountability | Action Plan / Goals & Objectives | Finding Resources / Partnerships | Networking / Stakeholder Management | Identify Limitations / Blind Spot
Specialist Skill
Description
SENIOR EXECUTIVE with PhD in Artificial Intelligence and a background in high-tech research and consulting, at Imperial College London, using technology to solve business problems.
Amin has a proven track record as Banking & Investment C-level executive. He lectures at Manchester Business School, MBA level and serves on the School Global Advisory Board.
Years of Experience
Setting up / Licencing | Structuring Options - Commercial / legal | Modeling / Forecasting / Scenario Analysis
>25
Christina Mueller
Dubai, UAE
English, German
Degree
Master's Degree | MBA | PhD
Certificates
Other
Mentoring Skill
I Can't Do it All Alone! | Coaching & Accountability | Finding Resources / Partnerships | Networking / Stakeholder Management | Creativity / Innovation / Adaptability | Identify Limitations / Blind Spot | Project Management / PMO
Specialist Skill
Description
BUSINESS LEADER with background across chemical research (PhD), startup co-founder (commercializing original laboratory research) entrepreneurship, and multinational corporates.
Christina is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and sharing her knowledge from R&D, commercialization, IP strategy, marketing, business & market development to execution.
Years of Experience
BIZ Development | Project Validation & Vetting | Governance
>15
Ali Almarzooqi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
English, Arabic
Degree
Bachelor Degree | Master's Degree
Certificates
Other
Mentoring Skill
Coaching & Accountability | Action Plan / Goals & Objectives | Networking / Stakeholder Management | Identify Limitations / Blind Spot | Project Management / PMO | Other
Specialist Skill
Description
SENIOR EXECUTIVE with deep leadership, strategic and performance acumen and a track record of delivering change and transformation.
Certified Executive Coach (ACC) by ICF, Certified Strategy Development Professional by the American Institute for Professional Studies, and EFQM (European Forum for Quality Management) assessor.
Years of Experience
BIZ Development | Marketing & Sales | Other
>30
David Sidler
Dubai, UAE
English, French
Degree
Bachelor Degree | Master's Degree
Certificates
Developer Certifications | CPA
Mentoring Skill
Action Plan / Goals & Objectives | Finding Resources / Partnerships | Networking / Stakeholder Management | Creativity / Innovation / Adaptability | Project Management / PMO
Specialist Skill
Description
LICENSING Professional and regulatory Ninja and a connector of the daring and disruptive.
I can help you set up, get a license and optimize operationally. My strong understanding of regulatory requirements, accounting principles, coupled with Web3 / Blockchain / Tokenomics make me a unique catalyst for help.
Years of Experience
Setting up / Licencing | BIZ Development | Project Validation & Vetting | Operational Delivery | Funding / Bootstrapping | Governance
>25
Neil Armitage
Dubai, UAE
English
Degree
Bachelor Degree | Master's Degree
Certificates
Other
Mentoring Skill
I Can't Do it All Alone! | Coaching & Accountability | Action Plan / Goals & Objectives | Building a Team / Talent Scouting | Networking / Stakeholder Management | Influencing
Specialist Skill
Description
HEAD of CLIENT SERVICE. Highly experienced Financial Services professional, responsible for developing Client Service Team within the UAE Banking market.
Neil has a particular passion for people development and training, especially supporting and helping recent graduates, young professionals and entrepreneurs develop and grow.
Years of Experience
Setting up / Licencing | BIZ Development | Marketing & Sales | Modeling / Forecasting / Scenario Analysis | Risk Return Equation | Funding / Bootstrapping | Governance
>30
Christa Stienen
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
English, German
Degree
Bachelor Degree | Master's Degree | Other
Certificates
Other
Mentoring Skill
I Can't Do it All Alone! | Coaching & Accountability | Action Plan / Goals & Objectives | Finding Resources / Partnerships | Building a Team / Talent Scouting | Networking / Stakeholder Management | Creativity / Innovation / Adaptability | Identify Limitations / Blind Spot | Project Management / PMO | Influencing | Other
Specialist Skill
Description
HIGH LEVEL HR SPECIALIST, C-LEVEL COACH with a track record supporting diverse workforces / entrepreneurs. Authority on all HR affairs with proven expertise. A startup investor and member of different networks to support Founders.
Christa teaches at various universities in Europe/Asia and is a member of multiple advisory and supervisory boards.
Years of Experience
Other
>30
Mark Thackeray
Oxfordshire, UK
English
Degree
Bachelor Degree
Certificates
Director & NED to several companies
Mentoring Skill
Coaching & Accountability | Action Plan / Goals & Objectives | Finding Resources / Partnerships | Creativity / Innovation / Adaptability
Specialist Skill
Description
STRATEGIC ADVISOR to several VC and PE houses in Technology / Greentech investments. 20+ years of experience in the IT sector in the UK.
Mark supports companies in capital raising ranging from carve outs, delivering accelerated
acquisitions internationally, advising on finding the right capital for growth as well as merging companies.
Years of Experience
Setting up / Licencing | BIZ Development | Project Validation & Vetting | Marketing & Sales | Back-end / Front-end Technology | Risk Return Equation | Funding / Bootstrapping
>25
Sara ElAzzaoui
Casablanca, Morocco
English, Arabic, French
Degree
Bachelor Degree | Master's Degree
Certificates
Other
Mentoring Skill
Action Plan / Goals & Objectives | Creativity / Innovation / Adaptability
Specialist Skill
Description
SENIOR INVESTMENT ADVISOR with deep experience and knowledge of developing countries' funding, valuations, strategies and challenges. Sara supports and advises FIs / investment funds / International Banks with deal structuring, funding and overall financial sustainability.
Sara is a participant to the Amazing Rally Aicha des Gazelles (photo)!
Years of Experience
Modeling / Forecasting / Scenario Analysis | Risk Return Equation | Project Validation & Vetting | Funding / Bootstrapping
> 10
Karan Kundwani
Dubai, UAE
English, Arabic
Degree
Bachelor Degree | Master's Degree
Certificates
CPA / CA / CMA
Mentoring Skill
I Can't Do it All Alone! | Coaching & Accountability | Finding Resources / Partnerships | Project Management / PMO
Specialist Skill
Description
HEAD OF FINANCE, heading up E-COMMERCE START UP.
Karan possesses deep expertise in raising long term finance for various projects, setting up bilateral loans and Project Finance. Track record in working capital management, foreign exchange management, structuring trade finance solutions, preparation of budget and more.
Years of Experience
Structuring Options - Commercial / legal
> 15
Marc Benevenga
Toronto, Cananda
English, Spanish, Italian
Degree
Bachelor Degree | MBA
Certificates
Various Social Media | Digital Marketing | Google Analytics
Mentoring Skill
Coaching & Accountability | Action Plan / Goals & Objectives | Finding Resources / Partnerships | Creativity / Innovation / Adaptability
Specialist Skill
Description
MARKETING / SALES Professional / SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR who has launched thriving e-commerce based start ups. Coach / Mentor and Consultant to many hi-tech ventures. Hold various certifications in marketing, sales, SEO, analytics etc.
Author to children’s book -reached number #1 sales in its category on Amazon.
Years of Experience
Setting up / Licencing | Project Validation & Vetting | Operational Delivery | Funding / Bootstrapping
> 15
Fadi Hesamou
Dubai, UAE
English, Arabic
Degree
Bachelor Degree
Certificates
Developer Certifications | Cloud Architecture / Administrator
Mentoring Skill
I Can't Do it All Alone! | Coaching & Accountability | Project Management / PMO | Other
Specialist Skill
Description
SALESFORCE / CRM Senior level consultant (ex Accenture / Big 4) with deep expertise in IT digital transformation, creating solutions for business problems & focusing on cost optimization.
Fadi is passionate about helping via technology implementation and the power to exponentially achieve value. Certified PMO PMP CISA Salesforce CRM
Years of Experience
Operational Delivery | Project Validation & Vetting | Other
>15
Moustafa Hassanein
El Mansoura, Egypt
Arabic, English
Degree
Bachelor Degree
Certificates
LLB
Mentoring Skill
Creativity / Innovation / Adaptability | I Can't Do it All Alone! | Coaching & Accountability | Other
Specialist Skill
Description
LEGAL ADVISOR with key experience in various areas of the UAE legal field (federal versus various local laws and codes) including Corporate and Commercial Law, Contract Law, Business Setup, Company Liquidation. Drafting of various Memorandums, Articles of incorporation, Minutes of Board meetings, Board of Director Resolutions etc.
Full ability to draft in Arabic.
Years of Experience
Setting up / Licencing | Structuring Options - Commercial / legal | Legal / Copy Right / IP
>10
Tony Dvorak
Dubai, UAE
English
Degree
Bachelor Degree
Certificates
Cloud Architecture / Administrator | Cyber Security
Mentoring Skill
I Can't Do it All Alone! | Creativity / Innovation / Adaptability | Project Management / PMO
Specialist Skill
Description
IT SOLUTION architect with 20+ years of international experience across IT / Cloud / Security solutions.
Trusted advisor, provides in-depth analysis and holistic solutions for your IT, storage and cloud needs. Client centric professional who enjoys working as a team and ultimately helping you find the right solutions. Delivers best practice standards.
Years of Experience
Operational Delivery | Back-end / Front-end Technology | Other
> 20
Fadwa Sahly
Dubai, UAE
English, Arabic, French
Degree
Bachelor Degree | Master's Degree
Certificates
CFA
Mentoring Skill
Finding Resources / Partnerships | Networking / Stakeholder Management | Creativity / Innovation / Adaptability | Identify Limitations / Blind Spot
Specialist Skill
Description
ASSIST and SUPPORT entrepreneurs with problem-solving; provide strategic guidance, tools and access to Network. Close to my heart are initiatives with young entrepreneurs & minorities.
Super enthusiastic about driving change towards a more equitable society, unlocking potential and using my experience to give the next generation extra horsepower.
Years of Experience
BIZ Development | Project Validation & Vetting | Modeling / Forecasting / Scenario Analysis | Risk Return Equation | Funding / Bootstrapping | Governance
> 20
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